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Hyunda-Kia is the 5th largest automaker in the world, beats Honda
According to Automotive News’ 2008 Global Data Book published yesterday, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has become the world’s fifth largest automaker moving up from sixth place in 2006. The group was at the number 11 spot in 1999.

With 3,961,629 units sold in 2007, Hyundai-Kia are ahead of Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan who came in at 6th and 7th with 3,831,000 and 3,675,574 units sold respectively. Ford is a head of Hyundai-Kia with 5,964,000 units sold in 2007.

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Hyunda-Kia is the 5th largest automaker in the world, beats Honda



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WhelanWhelan - 7/2/2008 9:46:58 AM
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Who is Hyunda?

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jeffy210jeffy210 - 7/2/2008 10:04:28 AM
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A typo, obviously it's Hyundai. Don't have to be pedantic. Additionally it's typed correctly in the first sentence of the article.


auto001auto001 - 7/2/2008 11:23:49 AM
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Not suprising, Hyundai/kia may lack a little in the refinement department but they offer many affordable small, fuel efficient, well built cars and they'll continue to thrive.

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Agent63Agent63 - 7/2/2008 11:25:23 AMView My AgentSpace
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That is what I've been talking about. Some of you fanboys make fun of Kia or Hyundai but look at what has happened. They will continue to grow and has obviously been doing that under the radar. With the Genesis it should boost up their sales a little bit.

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jpnussjpnuss - 7/2/2008 11:25:52 AM
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If you combine Kia and Hyundai sales, shouldn't you also combine Nissan/Renault? Then Kia/Hyundai is back in 6th place.

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montyz81montyz81 - 7/2/2008 3:22:06 PM
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That is what makes this interesting. Hyundai and Kia are still two seperate companies reporting sales seperatly. So if you report them as one company then you have to report Renault and Nissan together which makes them the 4th largest auto company in the world.


NewBeginningNewBeginning - 7/2/2008 11:53:00 AM
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Koreans will not stop until they become No.1 in the world. It's their culture.

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IS3andMEIS3andME - 7/2/2008 12:24:19 PM
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^number 1 at what, explain please...

And if you look at Honda, Honda makes bikes, lawnmowers, boats, even mundane kitchen items...now that is being number 1. And everything they make is quality. Everything Hyundai makes is not. Being number 1 at what you do is the Honda way. As a matter of fact, Honda's engines are gems, and GM had used them as a "mark of excellence". So don't you guys down Honda, because when it all comes down to it. If somebody were to give you a car, would you prefer a a Honda Accord (or a TSX) or a new Hyundai Sonata? Would prefer a used S2000 to a same year used Tiburon? We know the answer...Auto001.

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F1_DriverF1_Driver - 7/2/2008 12:32:52 PM
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Acura RL is number one in sales ... yeah, right!


ghosthunterghosthunter - 7/2/2008 3:01:41 PM
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Sales the most != number one.
RL is a failure in sales, but it succeeds elsewhere. As a first gen SH-AWD (was, and may still is the most advanced AWD system) it serves as a test bed for the rest of Honda/Acura products (MDX, RDX, next gen TL, NSX) . Giving its complexity yet top notch reliability. I think it served its purpose well. It fails because of weak marking, not because of the built quality/reliability. (When was the last time you saw a RL commercial?) If Merc stick a 3 star badge on the RL, it will sale like hot cake.

And I think you won’t argue that Honda is one of the best when it comes to engineering. The vision of Honda is way above and beyond a simple automaker. Being a MUCH smaller company than any other asian car companies (Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi), they have the courage of taking on some of the most advanced projects, hybrid (way before toyota, though not as complete) hydrogen fuel cell, robot, jets, medical equipments, just to name a few.



importsharkimportshark - 7/3/2008 8:55:36 AM
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We are talking cars not scooters ...... I looked at both Accord and the Sonata ....... I bought the Sonata. And to compare an S2000 and a Tiburon is ridiculous, 2 totally different cars, style and pricing.
You do not have to be good at everything to make a difference. Hyundai has an entire heavy industry division that builds, ships, construction equipment, electro systems, I even read were they are the largest marine diesel engine maker in the world. Nothing about kitchen items though.


Agent009Agent009 - 7/3/2008 9:28:41 AMView My AgentSpace
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IS3andMe- Your point? Hyundai makes cruise ships and oil tanker, construction equipment and much much more. These are HUGE corporations that are well diversified.


damikcodamikco - 7/3/2008 2:25:25 PMView My AgentSpace
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Did you hyundia dose that as well and is one of the largest shipping companies is the world?


LACMANLACMAN - 7/2/2008 3:03:36 PMView My AgentSpace
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I bet you the rest of the industry STILL wont take Hyundai-Kia seriously until they are at the top and it is too late.

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damikcodamikco - 7/3/2008 2:27:49 PMView My AgentSpace
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Reminds me of a small japaneese car company about 30 years ago "ooh what a feeling Toyota"


VISOVISO - 7/2/2008 3:26:20 PM
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Congrats to Hyundai for moving forward and not listening to its critics.

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DieselRulesDieselRules - 7/5/2008 12:30:22 AM
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They are doing well.
And I wouldn't be surprised if they were one of only 3 makers on that list who are profitable right now (Toyota and VW being #1 and #2 in that department).


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smokefreak2003smokefreak2003 - 7/7/2008 3:20:07 AM
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-Not suprising, Hyundai/kia may lack a little in the refinement department but they offer many affordable small, fuel efficient, well built cars and they'll continue to thrive.

Auto-001, I like the Refinement they have now with that touch of crudeness thyey still have. I as a Hyundai Driver, would like to see then bring over that 5 door i-20 they are testing in Europe right now as an Accent for the NA Market. Bring that CRD-i Accent Diesel they sell in Europe over. Get those Accent and Elantra Hybrids built for North American Consumption. They should build them in the US to keep them affordable as well. I also hope they get a 5 speed tranny for the Accent.


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smokefreak2003smokefreak2003 - 7/7/2008 3:38:48 AM
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Thats Auto Tranny by the way. Also, the crudeness is fun in the small Hyundais for young people like to drive. New Toyotas are even more crude, especially with the engine noise in the Yaris. 80MPH in a Yaris is 3750 RPM when in the New Accent its 3150 RPM. Plus the Yaris is not as fun to drive as an Accent. The Honda Fit is about just as fun, but the over refinement in the Fit makes it about. Hyundais newer smaller cars are capturing what the old school 75-95 Corolla, and Civics did. Bread and butter basic small cars that sipped gas, were fun to drive, economical to purchase, and had reliable little powertrains. No frills unless you tune them. We can get into an arguement here, but I see the Yaris is an inferior car to the Accent. Due to the fact, that it is smaller and costs more just becuase it has a Toyota badge on it. Also, to get a Fit, not many 25 year olds who make less than lets say $28,000 year can afford one and not eat "poor food." With their crazy $400 a month car payments just for a B-segment car. The Accent and Rio capture that now. Good cars that a 25 year old can own, and can still live somewhat comfortably with a 25 year olds job.

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