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Hybrid is the word of the year in the auto industry, which is moving to develop automobiles that use eco-friendly technology.

The Lee Myung-bak administration is emphasizing the importance of “green growth” and consumers the world over are growing more aware of the benefits of fuel-efficient products, which is why companies are rushing to develop hybrid vehicles.

With Korea’s largest domestic auto exposition, the Seoul Motor Show, scheduled to start later this week, Hyundai Motor.

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With a fresh new Euro-chic styling, thoughtfully designed interiors and a refined 1.3L SOHC engine, the all new Hyundai Getz gives you a global driving experience. The first sight itself will give the impression of a perfect mid-size car and the performance will underline your verdicts.

The prominent full width Detachable Bumper Insert Moldings add to the sportiness, prevent external scratches and are easy to replace. Stylish elongated headlamp in harmony with the hood lines ensure optimum brightness and visibility. Refined and redesigned single horizontal slat Grille comes with a prominent 'H' logo and chrome insert.

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Following the roaring success of its new hatchback i10, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India (HMI) plans to launch its bigger siblings in India.

Taking a cue from the German luxe brands BMW and Mercedes Benz, which have had a good run in the Indian market, Hyundai, the largest exporter of cars from India, will launch at least three new cars under its i-series for the domestic as well as the overseas market.

The next in line is i20, which will debut during the festive season in October while the other two variants—i30 and i40 will come to India in the next few years. These new cars will come as new launches or replacement for the existing products.

The 1 lakh export orders for i10 have created a record as it has come in less than 7 months and from diverse countries spanning different continents 

Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second largest passenger car manufacturer and the largest exporter, on Wednesday achieved yet another significant milestone in its decade old journey in India. Since the time the i10 made its European debut in Bologna, Italy in December, the total export orders have reached the remarkable figure of 106,749 units from as many as 98 countries.

Hyundai i10 is creating ripples across the globe ever since its European launch with leading automotive magazines like Autocar UK voting it the best car in its segment in a group test. The 100,000 units of export orders have created a record as it has come in a record time of less than 7 months and from diverse countries spanning different continents, making it one of the most popular cars to be launched recently.  

Commenting on the achievement, H S Lheem, MD, HMIL said, ” We are extremely delighted as we reach the fastest one lakh unit export mark for the i10. We always believed that the i10 is a world class car and can compete with all other global compact cars on even footing. The one lakh export orders in such a short time are a confirmation of our belief. Even in the domestic market the demand is very strong with sales of over 65,000 units and to meet the expectations of both the markets we are trying very hard to produce as many i10’s as possible. The i10 undoubtedly is on its way to becoming a segment leader.”

Following the stupendous response in the domestic market both by the consumers and the media which conferred upon the i10 all the ‘Car of the Year 2008’ awards making it the first car to win all the Car of the Year awards including the coveted ‘Indian Car of the Year’ (ICOTY) from a jury comprising of the most respected automotive journalist in India – the i10 is truly on its way to becoming a true global car.

Shanghai, Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor is planning to launch a small car in China and India by 2011 with a price tag of $3,500, which the company said is to meet the demands for small cars in the two fast-growing large markets and other areas.
"We do not have immediate plans to fight with Nano, but are planning a new small car keeping in mind consumers' demands in India as well as China. Pricing is crucial for us as we want to deliver an affordable product to our customers," Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO H. S. Lheem said on Friday. The project is now in the development stage in Korea. He said there was demand for a smaller model than its Santro being produced in India. The new small car will be first made in India, both for the local market and for export.

Earlier in January, Tata Motors had launched world's cheapest car 'Nano,' priced at $2,500. India's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto also joined hands with Renault-Nissan to launch a small car in India by 2011 that would be priced at the same level of 'Nano.' Chinese carmaker Chery's QQ hatchback model is priced at $4,800, making it the second-cheapest car in the world, after Indian firm Tata's $2,500 Nano model, and it has been well received in domestic and global markets.

Hyundai is currently exporting i10, Santro, Getz and Accent small-cars in 95 countries worldwide. The Korean automaker has plans to introduce a $5,000-less economy sedan into China in 2010. However, Beijing Hyundai, Hyundai's joint venture with Beijing Auto, does not plan to bring the smaller hatchback Santro. It remains to be seen whether Hyundai will produce its $3,500 small car in China as well by 2011.

China and India, two largest emerging markets, have over one third of the world's population, which represents huge potentials for global automakers.

Asian automakers probably got a bigger sales boost than their U.S. rivals from vehicles introduced at the annual New York auto show.

New models from Asia included Nissan's latest Maxima, and the Fit small car and Acura TSX sports sedan from Honda. South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. showed a two-door version of its Genesis premium car, while Toyota Motor Corp. had a coupe that may be added to its youth-oriented Scion brand.

Models from Kia Motors, Mazda and Subaru also drew raves.

The new-model count at the show mirrors the rising fortunes of the Asians in the Northeast, as well as the total U.S. market. Asian companies accounted for 10 of the 20 vehicles making their global or North American debuts, compared with two from U.S. automakers, according to the show's organizers. Eight of the new models were European makes.

''The New York show has lost some of the allure for U.S. brands that it once had,'' said George Magliano, a New York-based analyst for research firm Global Insight Inc. ''It's still the media capital, but the biggest introductions for them are in Detroit, Los Angeles and Geneva.''

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Official photos of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe were leaked all over the Internet today, ahead of its launch at the New York auto show this week. Hyundai showed off its Hyundai Genesis Sedan at the Detroit auto show. Although the cars are based on the same platform, the sedan gets a 4.6-liter V-8 where the coupe is limited to a 3.8-liter V-6. The automotive media showed a great deal of excitement over the new Hyundai Genesis platform when it was first announced, a fervor that leaves us baffled. All of the attention seems to be based on the fact that Genesis is Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive car. Hyundai has shown great improvements in quality recently, and the company has started introducing modern gadgets, such as navigation, into its cars, so maybe there really is something to get excited about.

Look for our coverage of the 2008 New York auto show starting on March 19.

Hyundai aims to shatter premium automobile paradigms with the North American International Auto Show introduction of its new flagship, the all-new Genesis rear wheel drive sports sedan on January 13.Genesis' design is a progressive interpretation of the modern rear-wheel drive sports sedan.To match its dynamic capabilities, Genesis combines strong, sculpted forms which integrate precise details, natural materials and innovative lighting to provide a well-crafted, premium design aesthetic.

Genesis boasts world-class active and passive safety features including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), eight airbags and electronic active head restraints, all standard.Hyundai is the first popular brand to offer electronic active front head restraints, proven by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to help prevent whiplash.

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MIDLAND 4X4 giant Land Rover is benefiting from a new Russian revolution, with upwardly mobile drivers in the former home of Communism clamouring for its vehicles.Sales in the old Soviet state are bringing the roubles rolling in for the Solihull-based manufacturer.Russia has emerged as Land Rover's fastest growing market from 140 countries worldwide, with the Ford-owned firm on course to sell around 12,000 vehicles there by the end of 2007.Land Rover's drive into Russia only began in 2001, but six years on the firm boasts 23 official dealers, with the number set to rise to 33 by the end of the year.By the end of August, Land Rover sales in Russia for the year to date stood at 7,164, a huge 92 per cent rise on the previous year.The Discovery 3 is the most popular model, with about 2,500 sold by the end of last month. Land Rover also sold about 1,700 Freelander 2s, 1,400 Range Rovers and 1,200 Range Rover Sports.And the Land Rover sales drive is far from complete, with its web of dealerships so far confined to the west of the country in centres such as Moscow, St Petersburg and Stavropol.Latvia and Lithuania are also part of the Land Rover export radar.Land Rover spokesman Mark Foster said: "The Russian market has experienced remarkable growth. We sell every model there and by the end of the year we hope to have sold 12,000 vehicles."We didn't sell any vehicles until 2001 but now Russia is our fastest growing market. After Italy, it is our second biggest market in mainland Europe."

The New 2008 Hyundai Genesis

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The rear-wheel drive Genesis sedan Hyundai has been completely developed and tested, It is all set for the new Sedan Genesis to debut on  this autumn as the latest model for 2008. The photos here show that this latest models Hyundai has been used for testing, and they more closely match the concept shown at the New York Auto Show earlier this year.
The many facets of the latest style improvements displayed about this car in the pictures include:
1. Its front grille has horizontal planks,
2. It has angular swept-back headlights, and
3. It has nine spoke wheels.
Note: This new, 2008 Hyundai Genesis is expected to turn out to be a very smart car with accurate handling, and distinctive features after it reaches its final production.