Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT NAMED “2013 CAR OF THE AMERICAS” Andreas Brozat Logan Utsman Head of PR & BTL Ketchum, Vice President +49 69 271 472 412 (786) 4334101 abrozat@hyundaieurope.com
[email protected] ID: 38043 Award issued by the InterAmerican Federation of Automotive Journalists (FIPA) Detroit, Jan. 13, 2013 – The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT took top honors in the annual car of the year awards bestowed by the InterAmerican Federation of Automotive Journalists (FIPA) when it was named the “2013 Car of the Americas” during the press preview days at the North American International Auto Show. Comprised by a group of independent automotive journalists residing in the United States and throughout Latin America, each new vehicle introduced last year was evaluated based on its contribution to the automotive industry in terms of technology, emissions, safety and economy and the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT was selected as the winner in the car category. Sold in Latin America as a 3door variant called the Hyundai i30, the Elantra GT is available in the United States as a 5door model as part of the expanded Elantra lineup. “Elantra GT truly showcases how Hyundai is redefining the compact car and setting new standards in automotive design, efficiency and functionality,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “We are honored that this unique and diverse group of journalists in over two continents have recognized the Elantra GT’s positive impact on the global automotive industry.” Headquartered in Guatemala, FIPA has administered the annual car of the year awards for 12 consecutive years.