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2011 Hyundai Sonata Special Lease Offer!

2010-04-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata breaks up the monotony of the mid-size with bold-not-boring styling and a new fuel-efficient engine. The Sonata will come in 3 trim options – the GLS, SE, and Limited.

The designers and engineers developed the sleek couple-like design of the all-new Hyundai Sonata. You can see their unique point of view along the elegant curves and arcs, sculpted chrome grill and the raked roofline that give it a fluid-like feel even when it’s standing still.

And at the heart of the new Hyundai Sonata is the new fuel-efficient engine – where performance is not undermined in any way with the Hyundai Sonata’s new 4 cylinder 2.4L GDI engine.

The Sonata achieves exemplary mileage by being the first vehicle in its class with standard Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technology. Most engines inefficiently take in fuel, but with GDI fuel is directly injected into the combustion chamber providing a more precise amount of fuel into each cylinder.

With a spacious and luxurious cabin, and interior amenities and options not found in competing models in its class, the 2011 Hyundai is set to surpass all expectations and rivals in every way imaginable!.

Lease the 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS Automatic at just $199 per month for 36 months, and just $2,399 due at signing at World Car Hyundai North in San Antonio!!

Best-Ever First Quarter & Best-Ever March for Hyundai Motor America

2010-04-07T16:55:00.001-07:00

Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time sales record for both the first quarter of the year and for the month of March as the company's all-new Sonata and Tucson clearly connected with new-car buyers across the country.

The announcement was made from the floor of the New York Auto Show where on Wednesday the company introduced its second and third iterations of the 2011 Sonata. The Sonata Hybrid, the company's first U.S. hybrid, gets up to 39 mpg on the highway, using breakthrough lithium-polymer battery technology. The Sonata 2.0T delivers 274 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while attaining an estimated 34 mpg.

In March, the company sold 47,002 vehicles, up 15.4 percent versus one year ago, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains for Hyundai. And for the quarter, Hyundai Motor America sold 111,509 vehicles, outpacing the previous record first quarter of 2006. Retail-only sales data indicates that March marks Sonata's emergence as America's third best-selling mid-size sedan, trailing only Camry and Accord, and outselling vehicles like the Altima, Fusion, and Malibu in showrooms across the country. "It's gratifying to announce these strong results in New York as we introduce three new models, including our new flagship luxury sedan, Equus, to the freshest lineup in the industry," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice present of national sales. "We're confident improving availability of our new products will allow us to sustain this strong sales momentum."

On a year-over-year basis, Sonata was up 52.6 percent, Tucson was up 129.1 percent, Santa Fe was up 62.8 percent, and Genesis was up 31.9 percent, marking the 9th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gain for Genesis.

*content courtesy of www.hyundainews.com

HYUNDAI BRAND LOYALTY REPLACED TOYOTA FOR THE NUMBER ONE SPOT, according to Kelly Blue Book's www.kbb.com

2010-03-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

Brand loyalty for Hyundai recently surpassed that of Honda, and replaced Toyota, allowing Hyundai to take the No. #1 spot among car shoppers. Up from third place in Q4 of 2009, Hyundai saw the greatest increase in loyalty in February 2010, with Hyundai owners looking at new models within the brand increasing by 10.4 percentage points to 56.3%.

"A large part of Hyundai's momentum is due to introducing passionate products like the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and the 2010 Hyundai Tucson," said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's http://www.kbb.com/.

In addition to topping brand loyalty, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was named to kbb.com's 'Top 10-most Researched Vehicles' list for the first time.

This Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence data analysis examined site traffic to used-car trade-in pages to new-car pricing report pages on kbb.com, and compared loyalty data from Q4 2009 to February 1-28 of 2010.

Just more great news to keep the Hyundai Momentum going! Check out the Offers we have on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and our Hyundai Special Offers on select 2010-2011 models at World Car Hyundai North today!

KBB.COM: Hyundai Owner Loyalty Speeds Past Honda & Toyota to Take No. 1 Spot

2010-03-16T14:25:00.000-07:00

According to the latest Kelley Blue Book http://www.kbb.com/ Market Intelligence data, brand loyalty for Hyundai recently surpassed that of Honda and Toyota, leading Hyundai's brand loyalty to the No. 1 spot among car shoppers on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. In addition, Hyundai values have been outperforming the car segment average, and the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata recently emerged on the kbb.com Top 10 Most-Researched New Vehicles list.

When comparing February 2010 data to Q4 2009, Korean import automaker Hyundai has seen the greatest recent increase in loyalty, with Hyundai owners looking at new models within the brand increasing by 10.4 percentage points to 56.3 percent. This surge leads Hyundai to the top spot in brand loyalty on kbb.com for the first time in recent history, up from third place in Q4 2009.

In addition, the Hyundai Sonata recently broke into kbb.com's Top 10 Most-Researched New Vehicles list for the first time. In February 2010, the Sonata was the fifth most-researched new car on kbb.com. Furthermore, according to Kelley Blue Book Values data, throughout the month of February 2010 Hyundai outperformed the overall car segment average by a healthy margin. Hyundai values increased 2 percent month-over-month, relative to a 0.3 percent increase for the entire car segment.

For more information and to see great Special offers on the newest Hyundai vehicles, visit World Car Hyundai North in San Antonio Texas!

Genesis & Genesis Coupe make CARSDIRECT'S Top Ten Cars Of The Decade

2010-02-21T22:02:00.000-08:00

The Hyundai Genesis sedan and its sibling, the Genesis Coupe, came in at number five on CarsDirect's Top Ten Cars of the Decade Countdown. CarsDirect is one of the leading multi-brand online car buying services, providing new and pre-owned automobiles and related products and services.

"Even though the Hyundai Genesis didn't enter the market until late in the decade, it was a game-changer nonetheless. When introduced in 2008, the Genesis marked a huge change for Hyundai," said Armaan Almeida, automotive editor, CarsDirect. "While the Genesis sedan tackles the full-size luxury segment, its sibling Genesis Coupe takes on sporty two-door cars. And like its sedan counterpart, it has yet to fail."

Hyundai's Genesis sedan, the 2009 North American Car of the Year, sets a new benchmark in the premium car category. With a starting price of just $33,000, Genesis includes performance and luxury features typically found on vehicles costing thousands of dollars more. Using the same flexible rear-wheel drive architecture, Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's most dynamic performance car ever designed to appeal to true driving enthusiasts. The Genesis Coupe offers a 2.0-liter intercooled four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 210 horsepower, and a 3.8-liter V6 with 306 horsepower.

content courtesy of www.hyundaiusa.com

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2010-02-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

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An amazing transformation: the redesigned 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2010-01-18T04:09:00.000-08:00

World Car Hyundai North, a leading Hyundai dealer in San Antonio, Texas, shares with you a little sneak preview of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai News item that has been causing ripples in the auto industry is the launch of the 2011 Redesigned Hyundai Sonata. The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a classy and contemporary sedan and has been noticed by auto enthusiasts due to its "fluidic sculpture" design that gives the vehicle an illusion of constant motion.

The 2011 Redesigned Hyundai Sonata has a new engine and new features. The 2011 Sonata comes in three trim levels: Base GLS, sporty SE, and luxury-themed Limited. All are powered by a new 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Standard on the GLS is a 6-speed manual transmission. Optional on that model and standard on all other Sonatas is a 6-speed automatic. The 2011 Sonata is expected to get a fuel economy of 23/34 mpg (city/highway) with manual transmission and 23/35 with automatic.

The exterior has a low, sweeping roof-line that merges neatly into the rear. The 2011 Sonata is redesigned inside as well and shows off a sporty, dual-cockpit theme with dashboard sections separated by a sloped center console. The speedometer and tachometer are inside slots with metallic-finish. The 2011 Sonata has standard features like power windows, locks, and mirrors. All models have air conditioning, remote keyless entry, and a 60/40 split folding rear seatback. A navigation system is optional on all models whereas the Limited includes a rearview camera along with the navigation system. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is therefore fully redesigned with sleek new styling, more space, and advanced fuel-efficient engines, including a hybrid. Please get in touch with World Car Hyundai North for more information on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and other new Hyundai models.

Redesigned 2010 Hyundai Tucson is Here!

2009-12-29T21:58:00.000-08:00

The new 2010 redesigned Hyundai Tucson is here! For 2010, Hyundai's most versatile CUV sees improvements in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its leap in fuel economy. World Car Hyundai North, the leading Hyundai dealer in San Antonio and New Braunfels Texas, strongly believes that with the new style and intelligent technologies, the new 2010 Hyundai Tucson is more than ready to surpass its competition.

A highly suitable vehicle for families that love adventures, long drives, and a car for the normal activities of an everyday lifestyle, the new Tucson offers world-class weight efficiency, increased strength, more agile handling, responsive steering and improved body roll control for 2010. The 176-hp 2.4-liter DOHC with CVVT inline-four efficiently supported by either a six-speed manual (GLS only) or six-speed automatic (optional on GLS, standard on Limited) delivers an improved fuel economy of 23 city/31 highway. A Front engine, FWD/AWD, 5-passener 4-door CUV, the all-new 2010 Hyundai Tucson has taken a new place of pride among new Hyundai models available at World Car Hyundai North in San Antonio.

The all-new Tucson sheds its conservative exterior and embraces an un-boxy design to look sportier. The Tucson employs various comfort and safety features that include dual power folding mirrors, panoramic sunroof, XM Navtraffic, touch screen navigation, Everything iPod, Hill start Assist, and downhill brake to name a few. Visit World Car Hyundai North to learn more about the new 2010 Hyundai Tucson. World Car Hyundai in New Braunfels, Austin, and San Antonio is also keen on updating you with the latest Hyundai news and you can also get the latest Hyundai car reviews on the latest Hyundai models from our website.

Avail of Special Offers during the Hyundai Holidays Event!

2009-12-29T20:43:00.000-08:00

World Car Hyundai North, a leading Hyundai dealer in San Antonio, Texas, is happy to inform you that this is a great time to finance or lease a new Hyundai car because you can participate in the ongoing Hyundai Holidays Event which gives customers excellent Hyundai Special Offers on 2009-2010 Hyundai Models.

Some of the great Hyundai Special Offers from World Car Hyundai North are

$1000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of the 2010 Sonata
$1000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of the 2010 Veracruz
0.9% APR Financing for 24 months on the 2010 Genesis
$2000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of the 2009 Santa Fe
$3000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of the 2009 Sonata
$2000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of the 2009 Veracruz

Moreover, if a Hyundai customer is unable to make his/her payment anytime during the first year of purchase because of a covered life changing event like the loss of job, he/she can return the vehicle and walk away from their loan obligation. So hurry in today and make the most of the holiday season by taking advantage of this great deal! Only Hyundai gives you this kind of certainty in these uncertain times! Hyundai customers can also avail of the 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty protection.

Please contact World Car Hyundai North, Hyundai dealer in San Antonio, Texas, for more information on new 2009-2010 Hyundai Models.

Hyundai's Hope on Wheels - Lending a hand to Pediatric Cancer Research

2009-11-12T20:37:00.000-08:00

World Car Hyundai, your Hyundai dealer in San Antonio, Texas, is proud to join Hyundai's fight against Pediatric Cancer along with the Hyundai community in the country comprising 780 dealers.

The initiative, which is now popularly known as Hyundai Hope on Wheels, began in 1998 as a local drive supported by New England-area Hyundai dealers to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Today it has expanded into a nationwide program.

The Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program has been able to contribute more than $12 million to cancer institutes all over the country to help children in battling cancer. The 2009 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Tour will extend help to children's hospitals across the United States by donating $1.3 million to support further research towards the cure for Pediatric Cancer.

While the Hyundai Hope on Wheels brings hope to the children and families, it also focuses on research and new developments in the field of pediatric cancer treatment.

Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Azera among Top 10 Best Value Cars for 2009

2009-10-26T23:17:00.000-07:00

Looking for that special car which will give you great value for your hard-earned money? World Car Hyundai, the prime dealer of new, used & certified Hyundai vehicles in San Antonio Texas offers not one, but two cars which have earned the recognition as Best Value Cars of 2009. Meet the 2009 Hyundai Azera and 2009 Hyundai Sonata, which have been included on the coveted list of Top 10 Best Value Cars for 2009 released by Autotropolis, a leading online resource for new and used cars.

The two mid-size sedans which took the Hyundai sales to new heights were ultimately chosen for their reliability, purchase price, warranty coverage, fit and finish, available features, driving characteristics and its suitability for your needs. Backed by the unparalleled quality and performance along with Hyundai warranty, there couldn't be a better time to buy a new Hyundai model.

World Car Hyundai, a Hyundai dealer in San Antonio, Texas, brings you a host of Hyundai Special Offers. The offer allows you to get $1000 cash back rebates on all 2009 Azera trim levels and $3000 cash back rebates on all trim levels of 2009 Hyundai Sonata. Plus there's Hyundai Assurance and Hyundai Warranty that come standard on the models which allow you to return the vehicle with no impact on credit if you lose income within 12 months of purchase.

Hyundai is the Most Successful Car Company in America!

2009-10-12T01:58:00.000-07:00

World Car Hyundai North is proud to announce that Hyundai has been declared to be the most successful car company in the US. Their marketing team had the brainwave to sell cars to people who fear they will lose their jobs and this strategy helped them consolidate their market share.

Most large car companies like GM, Ford and Chrysler suffered highly significant unit sales drops in February. Hyundai's sales shot up to 30,621 vehicles in the US last month. This was because the marketing strategy adopted by Hyundai Motors was able to outsmart its competitors in the US. Hyundai manufactures quality cars and the company's top model - Genesis, was named the North American Car of the Year. Hyundai has a good vehicle in each of the segments of the US car market.

The genius behind the Hyundai approach to selling cars is that they were able to get people into showrooms during the worst recession in decades. When Hyundai did a bit of research about car buyers it found that 50% of people thinking about buying a car or truck were resisting the urge because they might lose their jobs. Hyundai took a big risk. If someone buys one of the company's cars and loses his or her job, Hyundai will make the payments for three months. For people still in a bind at the end of that period, the firm will take their cars back.

Please contact World Car Hyundai North for more details on the Hyundai warranty.

Get $1,000 extra on your trade-in value towards a new Santa Fe or Sonata!

2009-09-22T21:51:00.000-07:00

The "Cash for Clunkers" program, which recently ended, was very popular and had received an excellent response. But in case you missed your chance to participate in this program, World Car Hyundai brings to you a new program on similar lines.

This offer will be available till September 30th of this year. All you have to do is bring in your qualified trade-in for a new Hyundai Santa Fe or Hyundai Sonata, and we will give you an additional $1,000 on top of its full trade-in value. This includes any current incentives or cash back rebates on the Hyundai Sonata and the Hyundai Santa Fe!

You will also get one of the best warranties in America with our 10-year/100,000 mile warranty and the Hyundai Assurance program.

Please get in touch with us for more information on this program by visiting our Hyundai Trade-In promotion or by calling us today!

Hyundai Tucson gets the 2009 Motorist's Choice Award

2009-09-02T23:27:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Hyundai Tucson has added one more feather to its cap. Intellichoice and AutoPacific have honored the 2009 Hyundai Tucson with a 2009 Motorist Choice Award in the Compact Crossover SUV category for its top scores in ownership satisfaction and overall value.

The Hyundai Tucson provides outstanding value, performance and safety. With the 2009 Motorist Choice Award, its place as one of the most well-known sedan has been strengthened. The 2009 Motorist Choice Awards, co-developed by Intellichoice and AutoPacific, leading automobile resources, recognize new cars and trucks that give their owners both economic and emotional satisfaction, helping new car buyers find vehicles that best satisfy all of their personal transportation needs.

With safety and technology features rivaling more expensive vehicles in the small SUV segment, the 2009 Hyundai Tucson is a stylish option for car buyers seeking value, quality and reliability. For 2009, the Tucson gets all-new elegant 16-inch alloy wheels, a more distinctive chrome grille, new tailgate trim and new GLS seat fabric with standard XM Satellite Radio and iPod/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks. It is available in GLS, SE and Limited trims and comes with a class-leading warranty.

As a leading dealership for new and used Hyundai vehicles in and around San Antonio, TX, World Car Hyundai is pleased to present the 2009 Motor Choice Award winning Hyundai Tucson. Take a look at the New Vehicle Inventory, and get a Quick Quote on Hyundai cars instantly!

The All-New Hyundai Genesis - the 2009 North American Car of the Year

2009-08-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

Korean automaker, Hyundai, entered the luxury segment with the 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan. Many critics scoffed at Hyundai's idea to venture into the upscale segment citing their potential contenders and the timing when the economy was showing signs of recession. Hyundai Genesis proved them wrong with astonishing sales figures and lately took the prestigious North American Car of the Year Award pushing the big players like Volkswagen and Ford to the backseat.

The award becomes that much more impressive when you consider the fact that the jury comprised of 50 independent, full-time automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. The panel judged the finalists based on a wide range of factors that include innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

2009 Hyundai Genesis offers two powertrain options: the Lamda 3.8L V-6 engine which peaks at 290 horsepower, and Hyundai's all-new Tao 4.6L V-8 engine which powers out 375 horsepower. The Genesis offers a range of new standard equipment, as well as several exterior and interior amenities that raise the bar in the luxury car segment. For more details on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, please visit: http://www.worldcarhyundainorth.com/campaign/hyundai-genesis.jsp