There is some more global evidence to support hyundai's changing image:
1. Hyundai is supposed to manufacture 350,000 units (2006) for other OEMs including diamler chrysler.
2. the above number exlcudes cars sold under the hyundai brand
3. the diamler chrysler relationship also vindicates hyundai because DC's new low end hybrid cars (fuel cell electric and other) are being manufactured by hyundai
4. hyundai posted $26 Billion in sales in 200 countries for 2004 alone and they are supposed to grow up by 40% in 2006
5. their reliability index has grown dramatically making them the 4 most reliable car in the compact class
6. their annual repair bill per car that have put in 50000 miles is around $750 which is one of the lowest expenses (only beaten by honda)
7. their vehicles are slowly achieving the highest crash test ratings in the US (take sonata and tucson as an example)
8. finally they are one of the top 10 motor car manufacturing companies in the world.
all this is definitely worth something is'nt it!!
More interesting might be the fact that the auto component industry in korea has taken a downward slide and it is only hyundai that is keeping them all afloat.
I personally have driven the accent and i think that the vehicle is good value for money.
Here are the latest technology innovations that hyundai
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