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Hyundai is looking to expand in Europe, and the new Veracruz seems like the perfect answer to enlarging its lineup. Hyundai's largest CUV, named the IX 55 overseas, will come equipped with a 2.2L turbo-diesel powerplant and sell for a hearty €45,000. Hyundai Europe is hoping to sell 5,000 units per year beginning exactly one year from now as part of a larger plan to increase annual sales in Europe from 350,000 to 400,000 units.

At 5,000 units per year, the IX 55 will hardly set Europe on fire, but it's nice to see that every once in a while we here in the States gets a vehicle before our European friends. We also get the better name apparently, as IX 55 is as forgettable as they come.

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Hyundai Veracruz on its way to Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2 Turbodiesel2.2TurbodieselEuropeHyundai VeracruzHyundaiVeracruzIX 55Ix55Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Hyundai brings down the hammer on 50 dealers]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/02/hyundai-brings-down-the-hammer-on-50-dealers/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/02/hyundai-brings-down-the-hammer-on-50-dealers/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/02/hyundai-brings-down-the-hammer-on-50-dealers/#commentsFiled under: ,

Shape up or ship out seems to be the message that Hyundai is sending to 50 of its worst performing dealers. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai Motor America COO Steve Wilhite sent a "strongly worded" letter to 50 'chronic underachievers.' Poor sales and customer service is at the heart of Wilhite's threats: "We're giving them six months to correct the mistakes. If they can, we're thrilled to have them. If they can't, we want them to turn in their franchises."

As Hyundai is moving towards a reputation that nearly equals that of the Japanese automakers, it is important that its dealer network match the company's commitment to delivering top-notch vehicles. Wilhite hopes the dealers will improve and stay on board, but if they don't, they will be forced out. Sort of. The dealers can still take their cases to the motor vehicle board in their state or even appeal to out-of-state courts before losing their franchise rights. Another 144 problem areas were identified by Wilhite as areas of concern, but no similar threats to drop these dealers were issued.

With products like the new Genesis and Veracruz showing Hyundai's desire to move upmarket, this is an important issue to iron out over the next couple of years. Good product will get people into the dealership, but good customer service will sell the marque and guarantee repeat customers and higher resale values.

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Hyundai brings down the hammer on 50 dealers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Hyundai dealersHyundai GenesisHyundai VeracruzHyundaiDealersHyundaiGenesisHyundaiVeracruzSteve WilhiteSteveWilhiteMon, 02 Apr 2007 12:33:00 EST<![CDATA[VIDEO: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz B-roll]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/11/video-2008-hyundai-veracruz-b-roll/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/11/video-2008-hyundai-veracruz-b-roll/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/11/video-2008-hyundai-veracruz-b-roll/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Here's a look at what is obviously company-produced "b-roll" video for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show this week. A B-roll is produced for advertising and news sources to use and generally portrays the vehicle being used just as the company designed it to be. In this case, mainly between the curbs with very light off-road use.

After seeing the Veracruz in person, we can say that it appears Hyundai has a potential winner on its hands. Naturally, sales will tell us whether or not we're right, but we think there's room at the table for a crossover with as much style as this one shows inside and out. ENJOY!

[Source: YouTube]

VIDEO: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz B-roll originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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