HYUNDAI LAUNCHES RECOGNIZED COLLISION REPAIR CENTER PROGRAM

Participating Collision Repair Centers Restore Vehicles to Manufacturer Specifications, Offering Hyundai Owners Peace of Mind

Hyundai Motor America launched its all-new Hyundai Recognized Collision Repair Center program. This program ensures both independent and Hyundai dealership-owned collision repair centers have the training, tools, equipment, and facilities needed to properly repair Hyundai vehicles after they have been involved in a collision.

Customers can look for the Hyundai Recognized Collision Repair Center plaque at their local collision repair center to know if their Hyundai will be repaired properly and safely to manufacturer specifications. The program will allow Hyundai to refer Hyundai owners in need of collision repair to a recognized center.

“We want our customers to know we have their well-being in mind after they have been in a collision,” said Frank Ferrara, executive vice president, customer satisfaction, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai owners benefit from this program through the assurance that centers will ensure the fit, finish, durability, safety and value of the vehicles being repaired. Having a network of recognized shops is critical to make sure our cars are repaired properly.”

Hyundai has teamed up with Assured Performance Network on this program. Assured Performance Network is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that will guarantee both Hyundai dealership-owned and independent collision repair centers meet the program’s specified capability requirements, and pass an annual onsite audit and inspection. Assured Performance Network will also manage enrollment, online support systems, proof of compliance documentation and marketing. Collision repair centers can call 949.221.0010 or visit www.GetHyundaiRecognized.com for more information.

Source: http://www.hyundainews.com/

HYUNDAI EARNS HIGH MARKS IN ANNUAL J.D. POWER APEAL STUDY

Hyundai Ranks Second among Non-Premium Automakers 

Brand Continues to Improve Year-Over-Year

• Sonata finishes in second place in its segment
• Brand finishes in the top two rankings among non-premium automakers for second year in a row

Fountain Valley, Calif., July 22, 2015 – Hyundai followed up last year’s No. 1 ranking by finishing second among non-premium automakers in the J.D. Power 2015 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout^SM (APEAL) Study released today. In its 20th year, the APEAL study examines owners’ assessments of the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicle.

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata ranked second in the midsize car segment. Furthermore, five Hyundai models (Elantra, Genesis, Santa Fe, Tucson and Veloster) increased their scores in this year’s study.

“Finishing among the top two non-premium brands in this year’s J.D. Power APEAL Study shows Hyundai takes design, technology, features and performance seriously across the entire lineup,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Having the best-selling Sonata ranking among the top two in its class is a tremendous achievement and we are committed to delivering the highest customer experience possible to our owners.”

Additionally, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata finished second in the midsize car segment by just two points – 817 v. 819.

Recently, Hyundai ranked second among non-premium automakers and fourth among all brands in the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study^SM (IQS). The 2015 Hyundai Tucson was awarded for the highest initial quality in the small SUV segment and the 2015 Hyundai Accent earned the highest IQS honor in the small car segment for the second year in a row.

Source:  http://www.hyundainews.com/