Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Donates $75,000 Hyundai scholar grant to support pediatric cancer research at Los Angeles Childrens Hospital
LOS ANGELES – June 22, 2012 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Los Angeles-area Hyundai dealers will today award Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant to Dr. Weili Sun for her work in pediatric cancer research. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of 42 recipients of Hope On Wheels’ 2012 Hyundai Scholar Grant, which supports principal investigators, known as Hyundai Scholars, who are pursuing research to improve the lives of children battling pediatric cancer.
Over the course of 2012, Hope On Wheels will donate $12 million to children’s hospitals nationwide for pediatric cancer research through its Hyundai Scholar Grant and Hyundai Hope Grant programs. By year-end 2012, Hope On Wheels plans to surpass $57 million in total donations to pediatric cancer research since its inception in 1998. Their partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has lasted since 2004 where the hospital has received $461,000 in total funding from Hope On Wheels.
“The generous support from Hyundai will provide critical funds to jump start my clinical research project,” said Dr. Weili Sun, 2012 Hyundai Scholar, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “It will allow me to better understand how innovative epigenetic therapy can be used to treat children with acute myeloid leukemia.”
The $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant to Dr. Sun will be officially presented during a Hope On Wheels handprint ceremony at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Friday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., where colorful handprints will be collected from Los Angeles-area children to commemorate their brave battles with cancer. Every handprint ceremony celebrates the courageous lives of the children faced with cancer and brings Hope On Wheels’ community of supporters together.
Korean actor Byung-hun Lee will also be in attendance as a special guest. The star, who made his American movie debut as Storm Shadow in the 2009 motion picture GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra, will be amongst the first Korean actors to leave his hand and foot prints in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The ceremony, where he will be joined with fellow actor Ahn Sung-ki, will occur on June 23.
Hope On Wheels primarily provides funds to nonprofit children’s hospitals across the U.S. for pediatric cancer research, and strives to build public awareness about the importance of this cause. The program is funded by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers. With every new vehicle sold in the U.S., Hyundai customers join Hyundai and its dealers in funding important life-saving research.
During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Hope On Wheels will launch its third annual campaign to raise awareness about pediatric cancer and the need to fund critical research to find a cure. As part of its Hyundai Hope Grant program, Hope On Wheels will award 36 grants of $250,000 each to children’s hospitals across the country. Recipients of these grants will be announced in September.
"We see Hope On Wheels as a critical part of our mission at Hyundai,” said Mickey Pong, Vice Chairman of the Hope On Wheels board and owner of North County Hyundai in Carlsbad, Calif. "Pediatric cancer takes far too many young lives and impacts far too many families. We are proud to be involved in this effort to fund research to end this disease. We congratulate each doctor and institution receiving our grants, and commend them for the important work they are doing.”
For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels, please visit www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org.
Courtesy of Hyundai Media
Monday, June 25, 2012
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Behold the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid!
You may not believe this, but this year’s Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is indeed a real hybrid of mileage and innovative performance that is very beautiful inside and out! Hyundai made its full effort to bring your dream sedan car into reality. Hyundai makes its own hybrid style. It has a distinctive style of which having a sloped roof or a raked roofline. Its modern design is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheel that lowers aerodynamic drag, unique front grille, LED headlight accents, daytime running lights, front fog lights, and Blue Drive badge which indicates that it has lower emissions. You’ll get an increased visibility with its LED tail lights and side mirror turn signal indicators.
Other amazing features include proximity key panoramic sunroof that makes you get Vitamin D, high-tech visibility through heated side mirrors and large windows, and environmental protection through Solar Control Windows.
How about having a superior technology inside? Mind to see in person the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid interior features that are said to be space-aged gadgets. This includes satellite radio, Blue Link telematics system, Integrated Bluetooth, auxiliary and iPod inputs, Infinity 400 Premium Audio Systemwith subwoofer and external amplifier, 7-inch touch-screen navigation system and trip computer.
With its next-generation lithium polymer battery technology and 6-speed automatic transmission, 5-seater Sonata Hybrid unbelievably generates 206 net horsepower, 35city/40highway MPG.
Travel with no worries with Sonata Hybrid’s safety features like having a 6 airbags, 4-wheel ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction control, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, and Brake Assist.
2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers a lot more for you to discover like Hybrid Starter Generator, and SACHS Amplitude Selective Damping,
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Myth: You tires should be inflated to the pressure shown on the tire sidewall.
Because of the wide variety of tires on the market today, tires can be used on more than one vehicle, so inflating your tires based on the PSI number on the sidewall may not be ideal for your specific vehicle. Car owners should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cold weather and normal conditions tire pressure. That number can be found on a doorjamb sticker in newer cars, or in the glove box or fuel door on older models.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
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"Most visits to car dealerships take about 3 hours, and sometimes even when you don't buy a car. Everything here was quick, fast, easy, and understandable. The service was amazing and the people were super friendly. Javed Rasheed set up the deal quick, Jon Haidar was very thorough with the car run-through and explanations, and Kevin Lee was fast with the paperwork. All were very friendly and easygoing as well. All in all, I was more than satisfied with the whole experience. Not to mention I got an amazing car out of it!!" -VanessaT
Friday, June 8, 2012
The Kings are one win away from hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup!
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Thank you for the kind words, Cristy!
"We had a great time shopping for a new car @ Hyundai Cerritos gave us the good deal and we are happy with our first experienced buying a car with them. The sales person Mr.Fernando Guzman and his partner Alex was a pleasant salesman. The GM was really nice to deal with and really no pressure at all just let them know what you really want and how much you want to pay and deals are yours !!! First time we had such a good day at the dealer for spending less time and got what we wanted, so happy with our new 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Thank you so much for your business and looking forward for the future. Have a wonderful day." -Cristy
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Here is a great Summer car care tip: Protect car paint from the sun!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Hyundai Elantra was named a best family car of 2012 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 5, 2012 – The 2012 Hyundai Elantra was recognized as a Best Family Car of 2012 by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com in their annual list of family vehicles. The Best Family Cars of 2012 will appear in the July 2012 issue of Parents magazine, available at newsstands nationwide on June 12.
“Thanks to head-turning styling, a fuel-efficient engine, a long list of standard safety features and notably upscale options, the very popular Hyundai Elantra is a wonderful package for small families on a tight budget,” said Scott Oldham, editor in chief, Edmunds.com.
For the fifth consecutive year, car experts from Parents and Edmunds.com scrutinized hundreds of vehicles focusing on safety and reliability as top priorities. Each car was also judged on performance, interior, exterior, and family-friendly features. Every car on the list is equipped with antilock brakes, electronic stability control, and a minimum of six air bags. Plus, a record 14 vehicles recommended by Parents/Edmunds.com, including Elantra, earned a “Top Safety Pick” designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Vehicles (IIHS).
“Hyundai offers class-leading interior volume and family-friendly equipment in the Elantra, making it an ideal car for parents,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Additionally, safety is the most important aspect of a vehicle for families and the Elantra’s six standard airbags, state-of-the-art braking package, and electronic stability control make it one of the safest sedans on the road.”
The 2012 North American Car of the Year Elantra sets the bar in the compact sedan category, offering outstanding fuel economy and loads of comfort and convenience features at a low starting price of $15,345. Powered by an all-new 1.8-liter “Nu” engine, the Elantra boasts best-in-class standard fuel economy of 40 mpg highway. Elantra also continues to lead the industry in standard advanced safety technologies including a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system to optimally manage Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Even with game-changing performance and safety features, the Elantra does not scrimp on design. It offers a “class-above” mid-size car interior volume and mirrors the fluidic sculpture design of its award-winning sibling, the Sonata.
*Courtesy of Hyundai Media
