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How Hyundai Rose from Laughing Stock to No. 3 in the U.S.

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May 27, 2011, 03:18:36
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/05/27/2011052700413.html

Interesting article about the rise of Hyundai in the US.

I didn't know that Hyundai hired the head of Audi's design team in 2006.  It explains many of the stylistic changes in the recent couple of years.
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Reply #1: May 27, 2011, 03:45:13
I've noticed so many more Hyundai's  & Kia'sdriving around these days.  I think it is good, it has sort of leveled the playing field.

The cars are sexy and so far the only problem I've had with mine is the stereo which they fixed :-)

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Reply #2: May 27, 2011, 07:35:43
The other main point I got from the article was the Hyundai chairman's focus on quality.  I guess that's not a big surprise to the members of this forum.
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Reply #3: May 27, 2011, 08:42:56
Quote from: tla on May 27, 2011, 07:35:43
The other main point I got from the article was the Hyundai chairman's focus on quality.  I guess that's not a big surprise to the members of this forum.
no longer a cheap and cheerful car,or a throw away car.  :wink: they are built to last.  :goodjob: :mrgreen:
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Reply #4: May 27, 2011, 13:14:58
Quote from: 2i30s on May 27, 2011, 08:42:56
Quote from: tla on May 27, 2011, 07:35:43
The other main point I got from the article was the Hyundai chairman's focus on quality.  I guess that's not a big surprise to the members of this forum.
no longer a cheap and cheerful car,or a throw away car.  :wink: they are built to last.  :goodjob: :mrgreen:

But, to some people they will always be a cheap and cheerful car....no matter how good they've become.... :undecided:

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Reply #5: May 27, 2011, 13:16:53
Quote from: rustynutz on May 27, 2011, 13:14:58
Quote from: 2i30s on May 27, 2011, 08:42:56
Quote from: tla on May 27, 2011, 07:35:43
The other main point I got from the article was the Hyundai chairman's focus on quality.  I guess that's not a big surprise to the members of this forum.
no longer a cheap and cheerful car,or a throw away car.  :wink: they are built to last.  :goodjob: :mrgreen:

But, to some people they will always be a cheap and cheerful car....no matter how good they've become.... :undecided:

Badge snobbery unforunately
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Reply #6: May 30, 2011, 01:58:33
Quote from: eye30 on May 27, 2011, 13:16:53
Badge snobbery unforunately

Oh well, it is their loss.. we hired a corolla a couple of weeks back, and my boyfriend (who teased me for getting a Hyundai) said that he liked my car better than the corolla.  So even he is a convert.  People just need to keep an open mind

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