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HYUNDAI GENESIS IS NAMED NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR
January 13, 2009
Hyundai takes home its first North American car of the year honor.
After months of expert test drives, critical acclaim and independent awards, the Hyundai Genesis took top honors in the most exclusive award in Norht America when it was named 2009 North American Car of the Year.
A jury of 50 independent automotive journalists evaluated all the new cars introduced last year and chose the 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the best new model. The award was announced at a news conference at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
"Genesis represents everything we've learned, so far, about engineering great automobiles -- and we're delighted that the judges have recognizes the good work of our R&D teams," said John Krafcik, Hyundai motor America acting president and chief executive officer. "And we're not stopping there, Genesis will share company in showrooms this spring with its rear wheel drive platform-mate, the Genesis Coupe. |
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