Award winning 2011 Sonata at Palm Coast Hyundai dealer

For 2011, the Hyundai Sonata, available at  Hyundai of St Augustine , is completely redesigned.

Smooth ride, high fuel economy, comfortable and handsome cabin, spacious trunk, capable handling, impressive value, strong safety scores and America’s best warranty (10 years/100,000 miles) have made the 2011 Hyundai Sonata from the leading Jacksonville Hyundai dealer an appealing choice for Florida Hyundai consumers. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata’s consistent favorable reviews have earned the prestigious AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award. The Sonata scored the highest ratings ever in the 14 year history of AutoPacific’s vehicle satisfaction research hence AutoPacific is awarding the 2011 Hyundai Sonata with its first-ever President’s Award.

Owners of the new 2011 Sonata rated the importance and satisfaction with their car on 48 different attributes. These attributes ranged from styling to warranty to image to acceleration. It is a very comprehensive list.

The factors most important to owners of the 2011 Sonata are: overall quality, warranty, value for the money, reliability/dependability, fuel economy, ride, feeling safe while driving, safety features, exterior and interior styling, driver’s seat comfort and handling.

The importance of exterior and interior styling to Sonata owners is substantially stronger than for a typical Premium Mid-Size Car owner. In fact, when asking how satisfied they are with the exterior styling of the Sonata, owners rated its styling almost perfect. Discerning  Orange Park Hyundai consumers will love the fluid styling of the 2011 Sonata from Hyundai of St Augustine.

Other than aesthetics, consumers rated the Sonata on overall satisfaction, exterior size, warranty, interior styling, exterior color, braking, fun to drive, reliability, fuel economy, feeling safe while driving, safety features, overall quality, value, cruising range, seating capacity, and image. In all of these areas, Hyundai owners rated the 2011 Sonata higher than or equal to the 2010 model year leader in the class.

Florida Hyundai consumers in Orange Park, Jacksonville or Palm Coast  who are market for an affordable, mid-sized family sedan can shop Hyundai of St Augustine’s inventory online and find great deals on the award winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

The Elantra Touring with its modern, sleek styling and fun-to-drive qualities was developed by Hyundai in response to the growing demand for stylish and functional five-door vehicles. The Elantra Touring is the first five-door compact to offer standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), in addition to a host of other class-leading safety technologies.  The 2010 model adds an all-new entry-level GLS model, an optional built in roof rack, and a base price drop of $1,300.

“It’s great to see the Elantra Touring getting the recognition it deserves,” said Scott Margason, director of product planning, Hyundai Motor America.  “It is one of the hidden gems in the Hyundai lineup and definitely boasts ‘cool’ credentials with its sporty design and fun-to-drive character.”

Each year, kbb.com’s Coolest Cars Under $18,000 threshold becomes harder to meet.  However, the kbb.com editors found that for new-car shoppers in the current economy, there are still some very cool cars to be had for less than $18,000.  The criteria used in examining the vehicles included safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort and technology.

According to Andrew DiFeo of Hyundai of St Augustine, the Elantra Touring is an attention-getter when families walk into the showroom.  “It may be a wagon but the Elantra offers sophisticated styling and cool technology features that rivals many luxury cars.  Plus it has plenty of extra space for kids and cargo.”

The 2010 Elantra Touring was also named a “Top 10 Family Car” by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com this year.  Elantra Touring was one of 10 cars that made the list of what kbb.com editors consider the very best of the best vehicles for families in 2010.

Florida Hyundai shoppers can learn more about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring .

Elantra

Maintaining Hyundai’s emphasis on delivering leading safety technology, Genesis boasts world-class active and passive safety features to help both prevent accidents and maximize the wellbeing of its occupants in the event of a collision. The Genesis continues the Hyundai tradition of standardizing key life-saving safety technology, and includes standard features like ESC, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), eight airbags and electronic active head restraints.

“Genesis was designed to be one of the safest vehicles on the road and includes features such as ESC and Hyundai’s first electronic active front head restraint system, which helps prevent whiplash,” said Derek Joyce, manager of product planning, Hyundai Motor America.

While the 2009 Genesis model was also named as an IIHS “TOP SAFETY PICK,” the standards were raised even higher for 2010, with a roof strength test added to the qualifications. According to the new guidelines, roofs must be more than double the strength of current federal requirements in order to better maintain vehicle integrity in the event of a rollover accident. Hyundai made adjustments to the Genesis roof structure to improve protection in rollover crashes and meet this new standard.

Hyundai of St Augustine has been the area’s go-to destination for the largest selection of Hyundai cars, with sales at the Florida Hyundai dealer outpacing production.  According to owner Andrew DiFeo, the 2010 Genesis has been a top pick among families looking for style, sophistication and safety.  “Families want a vehicle that is safe, but they don’t want to forgo style and comfort,” says DiFeo. “The Genesis offers premium comfort with a spacious cabin and luxury amenities along with safety features one would expect from a rugged SUV.”

Learn more about the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

Carrie Hemphill from PCG Digital Marketing drove from Fernandina Beach, FL to visit their awesome client Hyundai of St Augustine in St Augustine, FL. Hyundai of St Augustine was awarded the 2010 Hyundai Dealership of the Year from Dealer Rater

Hyundai of St Augustine, serving St. Augustine and the neighboring communities, combines what is quickly becoming one of America’s favorite brands with the best and most attentive customer service in the area.

The Sonata and Tucson were key models in the impressive month for Hyundai, with sales increases of 57 and 271 percent, respectively. The safe and attractive Santa Fe was up 59 percent, while the Genesis had a nine percent gain and its 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.

“For the second straight month, our all-new Sonata is the third-best selling mid-size car in the country in retail sales, well ahead of strong rivals such as Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice present of national sales. “We’re glad to see Sonata’s unique combination of great design and segment-leading 35 mpg fuel economy is resonating with America’s car buyers.”

The entire Hyundai lineup is resonating with American consumers, and its time for St. Augustine customers to find out why.

Learn more about the No. 1 St. Augustine Hyundai dealer

To see the vehicles that are setting sales records and turning heads, visit St. Augustine Hyundai dealership, Hyundai of St Augustine, at: http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com

Hyundai of St Augustine receives a colossal gram for having the all time sales record for April 2010

The Cars.com analysis consisted of six automotive journalists (including Jim Healey and Chris Woodyard from USA Today and Brian Robinson from PBS’s “MotorWeek”), a family of four and three days to determine: What’s the best family sedan you can buy for $25,000 or less? The answer was clearly “Sonata” as the new Hyundai model easily outpaced the field with 794 points on a 1000-point scale, beating second-place finisher Camry by 42.

Cars.com editors said, “[Sonata’s] striking design won over most, but it was the whole package that grabbed the title . . . None of the competitors came close.”

Hyundai’s all-new 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition.  The Sonata launched with a new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission.  The vehicle offers class-leading fuel economy of 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 198 horsepower standard.

Hyundai also announced the 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and Sonata Hybrid models at the New York International Auto Show, rounding out an exciting new 2011 Sonata lineup.

Consumers can learn more about the new Sonata by visiting http://www.2011-hyundaisonata.com

“Sonata was built to raise the bar in the midsize sedan category by integrating modern design and tremendous fuel economy into Hyundai’s value equation,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Winning the Cars.com Family Sedan Shootout against the traditional volume leaders validates that Sonata hit the mark, and is poised to change consumers’ expectations in this competitive segment.”

Hyundai of St Augustine in Florida is proud to be one of the top sellers of the 2011 Sonata, offering an enhanced selection of trims, colors and features for every new 2011 Sonata.  With the help of the Sonata, Hyundai of St Augustine has been breaking their own sales records for the past few months, with April being their best month on record. The popular Florida Hyundai dealer outpaced production of new Hyundai cars with an astounding 85 new cars sold, 38 of which were new Sonata sedans.

For more information on new Sonata cars for sale in Florida, visit http://www.hyundaiflorida.com/

Hyundai of St Augustine reports a record setting April with 126 units sold (3 more than were sold in March). The dealer outpaced production of new Hyundai cars with an astounding 85 new cars sold, 38 of which were new Sonata sedans and 12 were Tuscon SUVs.

The new Hyundai Tucson and Sonata models have been a major game changer for Hyundai this past year.  On a year-over-year basis, Sonata and Tucson sales increased 57 and 271 percent, respectively. Santa Fe was up 59 percent, and Genesis was up nine percent, marking the 10^th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gain for Genesis. Hyundai also introduced the Sonata Hybrid, the company’s first U.S. hybrid, which gets up to 39 mpg on the highway, using breakthrough lithium-polymer battery technology.

Hyundai of St Augustine boasts one of the most comprehensive selections of new Hyundai cars in Florida, including the award winning Sonata and Tucson. 

Learn more about the 2010 Hyundai Tucson .

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been the most considered vehicle on Edmunds.com for five weeks in a row – a first ever for Hyundai. And the all-new 2010 Tucson jumped all the way up to number two on the most recent list, in part because of extra marketing on the site. Sonata widened its lead over the Honda Accord and Civic, while the Tucson jumped from fourth to second, giving Hyundai ownership of the top two positions in the weekly analysis. Not surprisingly, the Sonata’s March 2010 sales were on par with both the Accord and Toyota Camry.

Earlier in the week, AutoTrader.com announced that the 2011 Sonata was their most-viewed vehicle in its class during the month of March. 

“Our two newest models, the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson, are the heart of our lineup,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “We’re excited to see such positive consumer reception, not just in online consideration, but where it really counts — our showrooms.”

The Sonata, Tucson and, on occasion, the Hyundai Genesis, charged into the top 10 of most-shopped vehicles list on Edmunds.com a number of times in the first quarter. In fact, the first quarter of 2010 marked the first time ever that a Hyundai model captured the number one spot on the most shopped list since Edmunds.com began tracking shopping consideration data in 2007.

“Hyundai is doing a good job of marketing, which is driving shopping consideration, but also converting consideration to sales,” said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst and editor-at-large, who reported on this in great detail for Edmunds’ AutoObserver.com.  “In March, Hyundai sold 18,935 Sonata models, putting it in the same volume territory as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, which are perennially the best-selling cars in America.”

Hyundai sold more than 3,000 Tucson models in March nationwide for a 129-percent increase over year-ago levels.  The new Sonata and Tucson have been two of the best selling models at Hyundai of St Augustine.  In April, the dealership announced an all-time sales record for the month of March, with the Sonata and Tucson leading the way in sales.

Hyundai Motor Cars also reported record sales for both the first quarter of the year and for the month of March.

St Augustine Hyundai shoppers who would like to learn more about the award winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2010 Hyundai Tucson can visit Hyundai of St. Augustine online.

The all new Hyundai Sonata and Tucson helped pave the way for the record setting month for the Jacksonville Hyundai dealer and those across the nation.  Hyundai Motor Cars is also reporting record sales for both the first quarter of the year and for the month of March.

Florida Hyundai shoppers are clearly connected with the brand’s value, helping Hyundai of St Augustine sell 79 new Hyundai cars in March, outpacing their previous record of 54 during the Cash for Clunkers craze.  Leading the way were 36 sales of new Sonata sedans (beating their previous record of 17) and 7 Tucson crossover SUVs (beating their previous record of 5).  Hyundai of St Augustine also reported that inventory was in such high demand, sales representatives had to pre-sell inbound inventory before it arrived on their lot.

The new Hyundai models have been a major game changer for Hyundai this past year.  On a year-over-year basis, Sonata was up 52.6 percent, Tucson was up 129.1 percent, Santa Fe was up 62.8 percent, and Genesis was up 31.9 percent, marking the 9^th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gain for Genesis.  The automotive industry can only expect to see more of the same from Hyundai with the recent introduction of its second and third iterations of the 2011 Sonata being unveiled on the floor of the NY Auto Show.  Hyundai also introduced the Sonata Hybrid, the company’s first U.S. hybrid, which gets up to 39 mpg on the highway, using breakthrough lithium-polymer battery technology.

Hyundai of St Augustine boasts one of the most comprehensive selections of new Hyundai cars, including the award winning Sonata and Tucson.  All of their available inventory can be viewed online by visiting http://www.hyundaiflorida.com/autos/ . 

Additional information on the 2010 Tucson can be found online.

Additionally, KBB.com also reports that Hyundai values have been outperforming the car segment average, and the all-new Sonata recently emerged on the kbb.com Top 10 Most-Researched New Vehicles list.

The KBB.com report compared figures from February 2010 to Q4 2009, where Hyundai has seen the greatest recent increase in loyalty.  The new report shows Hyundai owners looking at new models within the brand increasing by 10.4 percentage points to 56.3 percent.  This surge leads Hyundai to the top spot in brand loyalty on kbb.com for the first time in recent history, up from third place in Q4 2009.  In addition, the Hyundai Sonata recently broke into kbb.com’s Top 10 Most-Researched New Vehicles list for the first time. 

In the same timeframe, Toyota fell from the No. 1 spot to third place and Honda continues to hold steady at second place.  “Hyundai is clearly benefiting from ‘a perfect storm’ -  a result of introducing passionate new products like the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson, while Honda’s mainstream vehicles like the CR-V and Accord are a bit stale in the marketplace and Toyota is experiencing a huge consumer perception crisis,” said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.  “To sustain this momentum, Hyundai should continue to promote its attractive new-vehicle lineup, solid warranty offer and strong price-points to new-car shoppers.  Hyundai’s main challenge in the near future will likely come from domestic automakers like Ford and GM as they gear up for battle over buyers starting to look for a change from ‘Camry-land.’”

In Florida, Hyundai as a brand has also been a solid leader in sales and loyalty with Hyundai of St Augustine reporting a staggering 60% increase in new car sales this past February over the same time last year.  Hyundai models like the Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe helped push Hyundai of St Augustine to the record setting sales achievement.

Hyundai cars are stylish, practical and fun to drive offering safety, versatility and sharp performance, making this line of vehicles a perfect choice for anyone or any family. Florida Hyundai shoppers can learn more about the complete lineup of Hyundai vehicles online by visiting http://www.hyundaiflorida.com/

Jacksonville Hyundai shoppers will find much more versatility in the 2010 Tucson.  According to Hyundai, “The new Tucson was developed as an urban cruiser. It is tough and compact for life in the city, yet sleek and agile for out-of-town travel.” It is the first Hyundai CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) to be designed and engineered in Europe at Hyundai’s Frankfurt-based design and technical centers.

Inside and out, the new Tucson is a feat in automotive engineering. It features advanced weight saving technology and the eco-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivering up to 31 mpg on the highway. True to Hyundai form, the Tucson applies life-saving safety technologies as standard equipment while offering, for the first time, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and Hillstart Assist Control (HAC). Likewise, to keep its passengers informed and comfortable Tucson integrates Hyundai’s first panoramic sunroof, touch-screen navigation and a Bluetooth^® hands-free phone system. 

Florida Hyundai shoppers can learn more about the Tucson and see photos online at http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com/2010-hyundai-tucson.htm

The Tucson combines dynamic, sculpted, performance-oriented styling with thoughtful everyday utility to create a vehicle that will change the way consumers, especially younger car buyers, think about compact crossovers.  Tucson has a great stance and road presence.  The profile of Tucson features a sports car-like theme with a double-zigzag treatment for the wheel arches that wrap around the available Euroflange 18-inch alloy wheels. The concave sills have a wedge-shaped profile that extends rearward and wraps around into the rear bumper, a first of its kind design in a vehicle of this type.

Hyundai of St Augustine is encouraging consumers to experience the new Tucson and its dynamic styling and handling capabilities.  Florida Hyundai shoppers can schedule a test drive by calling 888-292-9681 or by visiting http://www.hyundaiflorida.com/

The record setting month for Hyundai of St Augustine mirrored and even surpassed the national sales gains of Hyundai Motor Corp which closed out February with impressive sales increases.  Overall, Hyundai Motor Corp reported an 11% increase in February 2010 versus February 2009, while Hyundai of St Augustine reported a staggering 60% increase in new car sales over the same time last year. 

Despite statewide economic challenges and lagging auto sales in Florida, Hyundai models like the Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe helped push Hyundai of St Augustine to a record setting sales achievement in February. According to Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president of national sales, “Our sales gains in February were driven by strong consumer response to new products like the Tucson, which was up 102 percent, and the all-new U.S.-built Sonata, which was just launched this month and has already driven a 58 percent sales increase.”  In addition to success of Sonata and Tucson, the freshened Santa Fe with a 52 percent increase, Genesis with a 39 percent increase, and Accent with a 22 percent rise, all registered significant growth over the same period one year ago.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata joins an elite group of motor vehicles as a “Top Safety Pick” of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award is only given to those vehicles that do a superior job protecting people in front, side, rear and rollover crashes.  While past Hyundai models, such as the Genesis, have been named IIHS “Top Safety Picks,” the standards were higher than ever for 2010, with a roof strength test added to the qualifications. According to the new guidelines, roofs must be more than double the strength of current federal requirements in order to better maintain vehicle integrity in the event of a rollover accident.

Because this roof strength test is so demanding, many of the vehicles that had previously been named “Top Safety Picks” were dropped from the list in 2010.  From the 2011 Sonata’s inception, Hyundai engineers carefully considered the importance of roof strength and designed the newest edition to pass this high hurdle set by the IIHS.

The Sonata continues to draw in Florida consumers from as far as Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Palm Coast.  As one of the best selling models at Hyundai of St. Augustine, the dealership goes the extra mile to stock one of the largest most diverse selections of new and used Sonatas. 

Florida Hyundai shoppers who would like to learn more about the award winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata can visit Hyundai of St. Augustine online at http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com/index.htm

Sonata is built from the ground up with safety in mind, with a hot stamped ultra-high-strength steel body structure, advanced airbag technology and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), delivering on Hyundai’s commitment to both active and passive safety technology leadership. In 2005, the Sonata was the first popular midsize sedan to standardize ESC– once again every 2011 Sonata has lifesaving ESC as standard equipment. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that ESC results in 35 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes and 30 percent fewer single-vehicle fatalities in passenger cars.

A smart choice for Florida families, the 2011 Sonata also features a state-of-the-art Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).  Sonata features six airbags—including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags—along with active front-seat head restraints.

While past Hyundai models, such as the Genesis, have been named IIHS “Top Safety Picks,” the standards are higher than ever for 2010, with a roof strength test added to the qualifications. According to the new guidelines, roofs must be more than double the strength of current federal requirements in order to better maintain vehicle integrity in the event of a rollover accident.

Because this roof strength test is so demanding, many of the vehicles that had previously been named “Top Safety Picks” were dropped from the list in 2010.  From the 2011 Sonata’s inception, Hyundai engineers carefully considered the importance of roof strength and designed the newest edition to pass this high hurdle set by the IIHS.

The other IIHS “Top Safety Pick” standards are stringent as well — the institute’s frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph frontal offset crash tests.  Each vehicle’s overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a dummy representing a 50th percentile male in the driver seat, and analysis of slow-motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test.

Side evaluations are based on performance in a crash test in which the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph.  The barrier represents the front end of a pickup or SUV. Ratings reflect injury measures recorded on two instrumented dummies representing an average-sized woman, assessment of head protection countermeasures, and the vehicle’s structural performance during the impact.

Rear crash protection is rated according to a two-step procedure.  Starting points for the ratings are measurements of head restraint geometry — the height of a restraint and its horizontal distance behind the back of the head of an average-size man.  Seat/head restraints with good or acceptable geometry are tested dynamically using a dummy that measures forces on the neck.  This test simulates a collision in which a stationary vehicle is struck in the rear at 20 mph.

Florida Hyundai shoppers who would like to learn more about the award winning 2011 Hyundai Sonata can visit Hyundai of St. Augustine online at http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com/index.htm

It has not taken long for the new Sonata to be in demand. Hyundai of St. Augustine is selling them as fast as they are getting them.

We are getting shipments in daily, but they are selling within 24 hours of hitting the ground.  We have a good supply of them being shipped to us, some of which are already pre-sold, so please do not delay in visiting Hyundai of St. Augustine to check out the new 2011 Sonata. 

We are offering a special lease program on the 2011 Sonata, but it won’t last long. 

Sonata is the second vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in the next 24 months) following on the heels of the all-new Tucson.

 The 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition.

 A sophisticated look can be found inside and out.  For the interior, Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance thanks to a flow-through center console and instrument panel. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers.  Sonata has the most interior volume of its key competitors. It is so spacious, Sonata continues to be classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Large car, truly a “class above” Camry, Altima, Fusion and Malibu (all are categorized as Midsize cars).

Sonata delivers an impressive 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy rating with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. (When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy rating).

For more information or to test-drive a new Sonata, visit Hyundai of St. Augustine at 2898 U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, call them at 797-7800 or visit their Web site at http://www.hyundaiofstaugustine.com .

DealerRater.com has announced the results of the 2010 DealerRater Dealer of the Year awards today. This honor is given for distinction in customer satisfaction based upon customer’s reviews of their dealership experience generated on the DealerRater Web site.

In addition to the Overall Dealer of the Year award, DealerRater.com announced the winning dealers in each brand category.  We are very proud to have been selected at the #1 Hyundai Dealer in the United States based on customer reviews.

The staff at Hyundai of St. Augustine thanks their loyal customers for making this possible and taking their time to write about their experience on DealerRater.com’s website.

Overall Dealer of the Year

The 2010 overall DealerRater Dealer of the Year winner is World Toyota of Atlanta, Georgia, managed by Mike Balog. This dealer is also the recipient of the DealerRater Toyota Dealer of the Year award. They have received more than 250 reviews and have a 24-month score of 4.9 out of 5.0.

Additional 2010 DealerRater Dealer of the Year award winners for their respective brand category are:

• Acura: Precision Acura of Princeton of Lawrenceville, New Jersey and managed by Drew Sciaulino
• Audi: Bernardi Audi of Natick, Massachusetts and managed by Bob Grelotti
• BMW: MileOne Tischer BMW of Silver Spring, Maryland and managed by Larry Sevrin
• Buick GMC: Jeff Wyler Florence Buick Pontiac GMC of Florence, Kentucky and managed by Paul Rini
• Chevrolet: Mountain View Chevrolet of Chattanooga, Tennessee and managed by Jason Whittle
• Chrysler Jeep Dodge: Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Virginia Beach, Virginia and managed by Chris Colbert
• Ford Lincoln Mercury: Irwin Ford Lincoln Mercury of Laconia, New Hampshire and managed by Al Faro
• Honda: DCH Academy Honda of Old Bridge, New Jersey and managed by Peter Ghaw
• Hyundai: Hyundai of St. Augustine, Florida and managed by Andrew Difeo
• Infiniti: Infiniti of Scottsdale, Arizona and managed by Ken Schatzberg
• Jaguar: Jaguar Houston North of Houston, Texas and managed by Jason Lacher
• Kia: Jeff Wyler Springfield Automall of Springfield, Ohio and managed by Jay Lawrence
• Land Rover: Land Rover Houston North of North Houston, Texas and managed by Jason Lacher
• Mazda: Ira Mazda of Danvers, Massachusetts and managed by Chris Gannett
• Mercedes-Benz: MileOne Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis, Maryland and managed by John Dunphy
• MINI: Checkered Flag BMW MINI of Virginia Beach, Virginia and managed by John Hall
• Nissan: MileOne Herb Gordon Nissan of Silver Spring, Maryland and managed by Van Westerlund
• Porsche: Checkered Flag Audi Porsche Jaguar, of Virginia Beach Virginia and managed by Richard Hutsko
• Subaru: Cityside Subaru of Belmont, Massachusetts and managed by Rick White
• Volkswagen: Volkswagen of Freehold, New Jersey and managed by Mark Giovanni
• Volvo: Hassel Volvo of Glen Cove, New York and managed by Frank Mastrovito
• Used Car Dealer: Harbro Sales & Service, Inc of Linwood, Massachusetts managed by Tim Hare

“We are proud of all of our award recipients and excited to be able to recognize them for their outstanding performance,” stated Chip Grueter, president of DealerRater. “Our overall winner, World Toyota is a first-time recipient this year. We offer them our congratulations and look forward to their continued success!”

Each of this year’s award winners has demonstrated consistently high PowerScore^TM ratings for customer satisfaction, placing them in the top of their class.

Each dealership’s PowerScore^TM is determined using a Bayesian algorithm that factors in the dealership’s average DealerRater.com user rating over each of the year’s twelve months and the total number of reviews written about the dealership during the calendar year. The dealership must also have at least twenty five (25) new reviews written on DealerRater and an average rating greater than 4.0, with 5.0 as the highest possible score. The dealership that’s awarded the DealerRater overall Dealer of the Year award is recognized for having a PowerScore^TM that outranks other brand-specific Dealer of the Year winners.

Jacksonville area Hyundai car shoppers interested in the Cash for Clunkers program credit have been calling for more information and Andrew DiFeo, General Manager, is prepared to answer their questions.  In fact, Hyundai of St., Augustine was one of the first Florida dealers to volunteer to answer Florida consumer questions on www.cashforclunkersfacts.com; the country’s top consumer blog on the program.

If you live in Florida and looking to purchase a new car under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) be advised that the funding is quickly running out.  The sooner you come to Hyundai of St. Augustine, the better your selection will be.  Funding for the Cash for Clunkers program can run out at any time.

To see if your clunker qualifies for a $3,500 or $4,500 rebate, visit www.cars.gov.

Hyundai Popular With Cash for Clunkers  Shoppers

Florida Hyundai owners are proud that Hyundai has been recognized by JD Power and Associates on many different levels. Hyundai was named the Number One Non-Premium auto maker for quality. They finished ahead of Toyota, Honda and Nissan, first among non-premium nameplates and fourth overall behind only Lexus Porsche and Cadillac. Hyundai has come a long way in a short amount of time.

JD Power and Associates recognized Hyundai with the following awards:

• #1 Non-Premium Nameplate, beating Toyota, Honda, and Nissan
• #4 in Industry, behind only Lexus, Porsche, and Cadillac
• Genesis #1 “All New/Re-Designed Model,” and ties the Lexus brand
• Elantra #1 in the Compact Car Segment, surpassing Prius, Civic, and Corolla
• Elantra is also a “Top 10 Industry Leading Model” (out of 245 models)
• Accent #2 in the Sub-Compact Car Segment, (missing #1 by just one point)

Hyundai of St Augustine in Florida is by far one of the largest and most reputable dealers in the area. They cater to a clientele that drives from Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Daytona Beach to shop their large selection of new and used Hyundai cars. Business has remained strong for the Florida Hyundai dealer despite many setbacks in the auto industry. Undoubtedly the new awards will boost the demand of this already popular brand.

According to Andrew DiFeo, General Manager for Hyundai of St Augustine, “Because Hyundai cars offer incredible value at an amazing price, we’ve been lucky enough to ride out the recession with many former premium car owners turning to our dealership for cars like the Genesis and our new SUV’s.

We definitely expect to see an increase in demand with the new rankings, especially given our closeness in ranking to Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac.”

Florida Hyundai car shoppers can begin researching Hyundai cars on the Hyundai of St Augustine website, http://www.hyundaiflorida.com

About Hyundai of St Augustine

Hyundai of St. Augustine is family owned and operated and is proud to serve St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Orange Park, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach with quality Hyundai vehicles. They sell and service the largest inventory selection of new and used Hyundai cars and stock a full selection of OEM Hyundai car parts as well.

Hyundai has once again been recognized by JD Power and Associates on many different levels.  Hyundai was named the Number One Non-Premium auto maker for quality.   They finished ahead of Toyota, Honda and Nissan, first among non-premium nameplates and fourth overall behind only Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac. Hyundai has come a long way in a short amount of time. 

JD Power and Associates recognized Hyundai with the following awards:

• #1 Non-Premium Nameplate, beating Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and all the rest of our competition
• #4 in Industry, behind only Lexus, Porsche, and Cadillac
• Genesis #1 “All New/Re-Designed Model,” and ties the Lexus brand
• Elantra #1 in the Compact Car Segment, surpassing Prius, Civic, and Corolla
• Elantra is also a “Top 10 Industry Leading Model” (out of 245 models)
• Accent #2 in the Sub-Compact Car Segment, (missing #1 by just one point)

Hyundai of St Augustine in Florida is by far one of the largest and most reputable dealers in the area.  They cater to a clientele that drives from Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Daytona Beach to shop their large selection of new and used Hyundai cars. Business has remained strong for the Florida Hyundai dealer despite many setbacks in the auto industry.  Undoubtedly the new awards will boost the demand of this already popular brand.    

Florida Hyundai car shoppers can begin researching Hyundai cars on the Hyundai of St Augustine website, http://www.hyundaiflorida.com/