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Hyundai expects to hit record U.S. sales in 2010, 2011 goals looking good

Hyundai expects to hit record U.S. sales in 2010, 2011 goals looking good

Hyundai’s CEO John Krafcik said the he expects the company to set a record for annual U.S. sales next week and expects sales to grow even more in 2011 amid gradual auto industry growth. Krafcik said that he expects auto industry sales to increase to 12.3 million in 2011, up from 11.3 million this year. [...]

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Krafcik: Hyundai’s U.S. production needs to grow to meet demand

Krafcik: Hyundai’s U.S. production needs to grow to meet demand

There is no doubt that Hyundai is making a huge comeback in the U.S. market. John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, said yesterday that the company needs more factory output in the United States and will announce plans to expand production in the region within the next month. Krafcik said that Hyundai’s Alabama plant, [...]

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Hyundai CEO has serious doubts about diesels in the U.S.

Hyundai CEO has serious doubts about diesels in the U.S.

Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik has serious doubts about the viability of diesel vehicles in the United States. Speaking to Inside Line, Krafcik said that the cost involved with meeting emission standard is one major obstacle for automakers to offer American citizens diesel powered cars. “To meet the same emissions standards with a diesel, [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Coffee cup power inverter, Hyundai says delay of ‘Cash for Clunkers’ hurting sales

Miscellaneous Thoughts: Coffee cup power inverter, Hyundai says delay of ‘Cash for Clunkers’ hurting sales

You know the routine by now – it’s time for Miscellaneous Thoughts post. Coffee Cup Power Inverter: Running low on power on 3 of your devices but don’t have enough 120-volt AC outlets in your car? Then this conveniently shaped coffee cup power inverter is for you. The Coffee Cup Power Inverter provides 120 Volt [...]

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Hyundai Motor America CEO: U.S. auto industry is viewed as slow and dimwitted

Hyundai Motor America CEO: U.S. auto industry is viewed as slow and dimwitted

Speaking during his keynote speech at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik said that the U.S. auto industry suffers from poor public perception and must undertake a revolutionary change to pull itself out of that image. He said that the industry must lead the way instead of dwelling over issues [...]

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