Hyundai Motor Company has had one helluva year in 2009.  For this past year Hyundai’s motto was “Never Waste a Good Crisis”. In a time of economic hardship Hyundai forced themselves to become a force to be reckoned with against all other automotive manufacturers.

In 2009 Hyundai received many awards such as: The 2009 Hyundai Genesis winning the North American Car of the Year, J.D. Power anointing Hyundai the highest quality non-premium brand in the IQS (Initial Quality Survey), and having 9 out of 10 model being “recommended” by Consumer Reports. Hyundai even spent big money  advertising in the memorable Super Bowl Ad commercial, the Academy Awards, and their new Times Square billboard.

Hyundai Motor Company has also delivered great ideas during 2009 like the Hyundai Assurance Program (Job-Loss Vehicle-Return Program) and they were the first to start on the government Cash for Clunkers program. As the year closes Hyundai will close with a record market share of over 4% which is 1% increase over the prior year 2008.

Hyundai Maryland Delaware plans to continue their 2009 momentum in 2010 with the amazing new 2010 Tucson, the revolutionary 2011 Sonata, and in the second half of 2010 will release the 2011 Equus. The new strategy to follow is “ABC” (Assurance, BlueDrive, and Connection). Assurance will be to continue offering America’s Best Warranty, the Assurance Program, Roadside Assistance, and industry leading quality and safety. BlueDrive is the notion to continue to lead the industry is fuel efficiency. Connection will help build a strong design personality. You saw this with the Genesis Coupe, and you are now seeing it in the 2010 Tucson and the 2011 Sonata. You will also continue to see it in the incredible new Elantra (which is not too far away), an all new Accent, and the dramatic new “EcoSport” Coupe. All these models will follow a “Fluid Sculpture” design. Needless to say everyone should be excited about 2010 and Hyundai.