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Dates: during 2005-2005
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...Hyundai's success. The South Korean company is following much the same formula that Toyota used decades ago to overcome its "cheap Asian import" stigma and become one of the world's most respected brands. When Hyundai first entered the U.S. market in 1986, its Excel sedan--an econobox with a $4,995 price tag--was an instant hit with frugal buyers. But customers soon discovered they were getting what they paid for: Excels were prone to quality-control problems and frequently needed to have parts replaced. Sales tanked, and Hyundai became a laughingstock. In 1998, Late Show TV host...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hyundai Grows Up | 6/20/2005 | See Source »

...Hyundai's success. The South Korean company is following much the same formula that Toyota used decades ago to overcome its "cheap Asian import" stigma and become one of the world's most respected brands. When Hyundai first entered the U.S. market in 1986, its Excel sedan?an econobox with a $4,995 price tag?was an instant hit with frugal buyers. But customers soon discovered they were getting what they paid for: Excels were prone to quality-control problems and frequently needed parts replaced. Sales tanked, and Hyundai became a laughingstock. In 1998, Late Show TV host David Letterman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hyundai Revs Up | 4/18/2005 | See Source »

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