STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford Hyundai owner Andy Shapiro knows automation plays a key role in automobile production. His recent one-week trip to Seoul in South Korea to visit Hyundai’s assembly facilities reinforced the company’s commitment to human values as well. Shapiro was one of 30 members from Hyundai dealers in the United States invited to the car manufacturer’s headquarters. The ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Hyundai gave its popular midsize Sonata a facelift last year with a lot of sleek features. The upgrades have not affected its performance, or its popularity. Earlier this year, Sonata was ranked “Most Dependable Midsize Car” in the J.D Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study. The car has caught on with consumers, nearly doubling in sales in the ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Drivers who get the behind the wheel of their car for an hour or more can be prone to “Highway Hypnosis.” Engineers at the Hyundai-Kia Technical Center are working on a solution. The center announced this week it will launch a study aimed at preventing drivers from becoming weary during long rides. Working with the University of Michigan, engineers are hoping ...