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Long Islanders have their own way of talking, their own madcap way of driving and, some new figures show, tastes in cars that sometime differ significantly from those in other regions of the country. While America's best-selling vehicle is a Ford pickup truck, Long Island's is -- the envelope please -- the Honda Accord, according to registration figures for Nassau and Suffolk counties from the automotive information provider R.L. Polk f Southfield, Mich. (Newsday -- Business)
Gang wannabes attempt bicycle robbery May 25, 2007
According to the report, a white Hyundai Sonata pulled up next to the youth, and someone threw a bottle at him and demanded his bicycle. The youth rode away, and the car left turned onto Huntington Road, according to reports. (Stratford Star, CT)
Saturn Aura is loaded with amazing content May 25, 2007
Without question, it is the best car ever to bear the Saturn name and is a credible competitor for the midsize sedan leaders: the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, as well as others like the Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, Kia Optima, Mercury Milan, Chrysler Sebring, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant and Volkswagen Passat. An independent panel of automotive journalists voted the Aura "car of the year" at the 2007 North American International Automobile Show in... (Washington Times)
Man Killed When Car Slides Under Tractor-Trailer May 24, 2007
About 5:30 p.m., Robert Maio, 27, of 516 Cheshire Way was driving a white Hyundai Sonata north in the center lane of U.S. 27 North in Haines City, approaching the intersection with Interstate 4, according to Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Carrie Rodgers. The light at the junction, just in front of a Denny's restaurant, was red as Maio approached. (The Ledger)
Man killed in crash near Haines City May 23, 2007
The crash took place in the middle, northbound lane of US 27 at Interstate 4 at about 5:30 p.m. A northbound truck had stopped at a light when a driver behind him in a white Hyundai Sonata failed to break in time. The Hyundai's driver tried steer around the truck, but failed and rear-ended it. (Orlando Sentinel)
Hyundai Sonatas as premium taxis May 22, 2007
Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd, the distributor of locally assembled Hyundai cars, is confident of promoting Hyundai Sonata sedans as premium taxis in Malaysia ... In conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year, we expect more premium taxi operators to start using bigger and classier vehicles to better promote tourism in Malaysia, he said at the handing over of 45 units of the Hyundai Sonata to Pempena Executive Taxi Services Sdn Bhd at Wisma Kah Motor here last Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hyundai Sonata sedans being promoted as premium taxis May 21, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd, the distributor of locally assembled Hyundai cars, is confident of promoting Hyundai Sonata sedans as premium taxis in Malaysia ... In conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year, we expect more premium taxi operators to start using bigger and classier vehicles to better promote tourism in Malaysia, he said at the handing over of 45 units the Hyundai Sonata to Pempena Executive Taxi Services Sdn Bhd at Wisma Kah Motor here last Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Harvick wins All-Star Challenge May 20, 2007
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UNC-Charlotte trying trim campus cat herd May 20, 2007
2004 Hyundai Sonata, WHITE, Miles: N/A, Price. NISSAN FRONTIER 2004. (The Daily Reflector)
Airbags can raise the risk of injury May 19, 2007
Ms. Desrosiers, 46, was a front-seat passenger in a 1997 Hyundai Sonata when her driver rear-ended another vehicle on an Edmonton street. "I remember a bright, bright flash of light; a really, really loud bang and then it felt like my teeth were being shoved down my throat," Ms. Desrosiers recalled. (Globe and Mail)
Ask the Auto Doctor May 12, 2007
Dear Doctor: I have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata equipped with the V-6 engine. Is there a computer chip that will give this car a little more performance. (Helena Independent Record)
Plus: Choosing Who Hypes Hyundai May 12, 2007
One ad showed crash test dummies scurrying out of a Volvo to get into a Hyundai Sonata because it has more standard air bags. Hyundai liked the campaign and put it on the air in April and May. (BusinessWeek)
Newswatch, Police/Fire May 6, 2007
She was driving a 2006 four-door, maroon Hyundai Sonata, license plate KYA 298. Jarres is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Flora Police Report May 5, 2007
April 27 at 8:21 a.m. the department investigated an accident at N. State and W. 12th involving a 2003 Hyundai Sonata operated by Barbara A. Swinson, 57, of Noble and a 2003 Dodge Dakota operated by Bernice E. Denton, 80, of Flora. No injuries were reported. (Flora Daily Clay County Advocate-Press, IL)
Man dies in Pala Mesa Village crash Apr 30, 2007
Frank Bowman was in the front passenger seat of a Hyundai Sonata that collided with a tanker truck shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday on state Route 76, just east of Interstate 15, a medical investigator said. Bowman was pronounced dead at the scene. (North County Times)
Motorist killed in head-on crash on Highway 76 Apr 29, 2007
The family was in a Hyundai Sonata going west on Highway 76 but the mother, Linda Brown Bowman, 48, did not negotiate a curve and went straight into the oncoming lane, Newbury said. The water truck driver was unable to avoid the collision, he said. (North County Times)
Man leads local police on chase Apr 24, 2007
Fremont Police spotted the stolen maroon Hyundai Sonata at 1:50 a.m. near Fremont Area Medical Center. Hayes sped off westbound on 23rd Street and the pursuit was terminated when Hayes ran the red light at the intersection of U.S. Highways 30 and 275. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Salem grieves for teacher, her 3 children killed in crash Apr 21, 2007
when their Hyundai Sonata drifted into the oncoming lane and hit a dump truck head-on at 3:23 p.m. Crystal and the three children were killed instantly, said Colorado State Patrol trooper Michael Baker, who is also a part of the accident reconstruction team. The road was clear and visibility was good but it was quite windy, Baker said. (Deseret News)
3 children, woman dead in Wednesday crash Apr 21, 2007
Trooper Michael Baker said 46-year-old Crystal Halladay of Salem, Utah, was driving the 2004 Hyundai Sonata that crossed the center lane of Highway 92 Wednesday afternoon and collided head on with a dump truck towing a tractor on a trailer. She was partly ejected from her vehicle and died at the scene. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Crash kills 4, briefly closes highway Apr 20, 2007 The Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Club recently held its second annual car raffle drawing. Proceeds from the raffle benefit lake charities such as Kid's Harbour, CADV, Hope House and more. Pictured from left, are Tony Reahr, Daybreak Rotary member; Eldon Decker, Daybreak Rotary president; and Rebecca and Tony Reinecke winners of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata that was raffled by the club. For more information about the Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary, call Marilyn Rustand at 346-5051 or John Berry or 365-3384. Apr 12, 2007 Hyundai, Siltanen Make 'Smart Move' Apr 11, 2007 Police say 17-year-?old driver in crash was DUI Apr 10, 2007 Pot deal ends in death at JFK airport Apr 7, 2007 Parking violation leads to marijuana charges Apr 6, 2007 Several Vehicles Show Poor Rear Crash Testing Results Apr 6, 2007 Casey Highway crash injures 4 Apr 6, 2007 Man reported killed in JFK car shooting Apr 6, 2007 Dozens Of Vehicles Fail Head Restraint Test Apr 5, 2007 Many vehicles have poor head, neck protection Apr 5, 2007 ReviewCars.com Announces 2007 Car of the Year: Toyota Camry Mar 28, 2007 How American is that car? Mar 22, 2007 DAILY DIGEST Mar 14, 2007 Speed by the numbers Mar 6, 2007 Modern bumpers found to be weak Mar 3, 2007 Low-speed bumper crashes costly Mar 2, 2007 Raffle will offer choice of vehicle Mar 1, 2007 Consumer Reports Survey Identifies Most and Least Problematic Vehicles Up to 10 Years Old Mar 1, 2007 New EPA mileage ratings whack hybrids, others Feb 24, 2007 Daewoo: GM's Korean Success Story Feb 24, 2007 Stability control, air curtains raise bar on safety Feb 18, 2007 Canada's new government releases list of fuel-efficient vehicles for 2007 Feb 15, 2007 Safety of US autos in crash tests rises Feb 14, 2007 Saturns new Aura breaks with tradition Feb 9, 2007 Natural gas car tops greenest list Feb 7, 2007 Cars chat transcript Feb 3, 2007 Students able to bear down on feelings Jan 31, 2007 Loan Nuts: If College Is a Good Investment, Why Should the Government Subsidize It? Jan 19, 2007 ECU drops to 0-2 in C-USA play Jan 14, 2007 Canoe trip of awareness ends with service Jan 10, 2007 Sonorous Sonata Jan 9, 2007 READ MORE > Jan 8, 2007 Ford Rises to a Challenge Jan 7, 2007 Auto industry in for better times Jan 5, 2007 Ingram making return to Wake as a Pirate Jan 1, 2007 Home helps men start year sober Jan 1, 2007
The Colorado State Patrol reported the four victims were traveling in a 2004 Hyundai Sonata at approximately 3:30 p.m., when their vehicle crossed the center line at milepost 16 and hit a 1979 Ford dump truck and trailer head-on. All were reported dead in the crash; names were not immediately available Thursday, as next of kin had not yet been notified. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Near Kennedy Apr 13, 2007
Friday April 13, 2007. (Anthony DelMundo) Investigators photograph the car in which South Jamaica’s Scott Richards was shot last Friday. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Pictured from left, are Tony Reahr, Daybreak Rotary member; Eldon Decker, Daybreak Rotary president; and Rebecca and Tony Reinecke winners of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata that was raffled by the club. For more information about the Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary, call Marilyn Rustand at 346-5051 or John Berry or 365-3384. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
A Hyundai Sonata spot, for example, shows a BMW 525i gradually eclipsed by a Sonata Limited. The voiceover claims that the Sonata has more cabin space, greater horsepower, superior acceleration and a better warranty. (MediaWeek.com)
old driver in crash was DUI BY MATTHEW KEMENYSTAFF WRITER 04/10/2007 A 17-year-old boy was under the influence of alcohol Thursday when he drove a Subaru Outback across a grassy median on the Casey Highway and slammed into a Hyundai Sonata, injuring himself and three others, police allege. The teen, whose name was not released, was charged Monday with aggravated assault, DUI, transporting alcohol and numerous traffic violations. (Scranton Times, PA)
The unidentified gunman, seated in the back and wearing a dress shirt and tie, shot Scott Richards, 34, of South Jamaica, twice in the head about 5:30 a.m., as Richards' girlfriend drove them toward Terminal 7 in a rented 2007 Hyundai Sonata, police said. The girlfriend then pulled the car to the side of the road and ran, police said. (Newsday)
According to the report, an unoccupied Hyundai Sonata, owned by Budget Rent-a-car, was on the guardrail on the west side of the boulevard. Tire tracks showed the car crossed Lordship Boulevard at a high speed, hit the curb, went airborne and over the guardrail. (Stratford Star, CT)
Among the top vehicles for head protection, according to the Institute's testing, were the Audi A4, A6 and S4; Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego; Hyundai Sonata, Jaguar S-Type, Kia Optima, Mercedes E-Class, Nissan Sentra and Versa; Saab 9-3, Subaru Impreza, Outback and Legacy; Volvo S40, S60, S80; the Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door versions and some versions of the Volkswagen New Beetle. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WTKR.com, VA)
A maroon Subaru Outback, driven by an unidentified teen, was traveling west about 2:30 p.m., when the driver lost control and the car crossed the grassy median into the eastbound lanes and struck a black Hyundai Sonata, driven by Amy Bannon, 29, of Waymart, state police said. The teen driver and his passenger, Jose Matias, 52, of Scranton, were both injured. (Scranton Times, PA)
A beige Hyundai Sonata was stopped in the street, and near the right rear passenger door, a white body bag was laying in the street, with five or six police officers nearby. Outside the home, resident Samuel Walker said he was the victim's uncle. (Newsday -- New York City)
They're important safety features," said Adrian Lund, the institute's president. "You're more likely to need the protection of a good head restraint than the other safety devices in your vehicle because rear-end crashes are so common (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Among the top vehicles for head protection, according to the Institutes testing, were the Audi A4, A6 and S4; Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego; Hyundai Sonata, Jaguar S-Type, Kia Optima, Mercedes E-Class, Nissan Sentra and Versa; Saab 9-3, Subaru Impreza, Outback and Legacy; Volvo S40, S60, S80; the Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door versions and some versions of the Volkswagen New Beetle. People think of head restraints as head rests, but theyre not. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hyundai Sonata Consumers submit reviews of their own cars or cars they test drove, and they rank each car on Performance, Exterior, Interior and Overall categories. Reviewers also submit pros and cons of each vehicle, and ReviewCars. (PR Newswire)
How American is that car. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
4-liter engines for Hyundai Sonata sedans and Kia Santa Fe sport utility vehicles. Chronicle staff and news services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
147 mph: Goodyear resident Lawrence Pargo, clocked on May 21, 2006, by Loop 101 cameras in a rented Hyundai Sonata. 128 mph: Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags New Jersey. (AZCentral -- News)
In one test of the front-end at 6 mph, four vehicles - the Nissan Maxima, Volkswagen Passat, Pontiac G6, and Hyundai Sonata - suffered damages of more than $4,000. By comparison, the institute conducted similar tests on a 1981 Ford Escort and found the front-end test caused only $86 in damages. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Institute president Adrian Lund said in a statement that in only two of the 68 bump tests of the 17 cars did the bumpers fully protect other components from significant damage: one of a Saturn Aura and another of a Hyundai Sonata. "The whole purpose of bumpers is to keep damage away from headlights, hoods and other parts that are expensive to repair," he said. (Newsday -- Business)
The winner will get to chose between a Honda Civic or Hyundai Sonata, when the drawing occurs on or around March 17. The drawing is scheduled to be held at HyVee after the St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
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The Tosca also is about $400 cheaper than its main rival, the Hyundai Sonata. The Winstorm, meanwhile, was the first compact SUV with the "active-on-demand" feature that automatically shifts into four-wheel-drive mode when road conditions get slippery. (BusinessWeek)
For example, it is standard on the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, which has a starting price around $18,000. As an option, electronic stability control is often $400 to $800, although a few automakers make it more expensive by bundling it in packages that include non safety items. (Boston Globe)
Full-size car: Hyundai Sonata. Station wagon: Honda Fit. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
They were the Honda Odyssey minivan, the Hyundai Sonata four-door sedan, Hyundai Tucson SUV, Mercedes-Benz ML Class SUV, and the Subaru B9 Tribeca SUV.. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
With a starting price of around $17,000, only the Hyundai Sonata can offer as much value for the money as the Saturn Aura, but it lacks both the Auras sophisticated style and Saturns highly regarded no-haggle dealers. A starting price of around $21,000 for the basic Aura XE sedan yields a nice car, but the sportier $27,000 Aura XR I tested was packed with both amenities and value. (MSNBC -- Business)
Natural gas car tops 'greenest' list - Green Machines - MSNBC.com. Natural gas car tops 'greenest' list. (MSNBC -- Business)
Embreeville, TN: Back in the mid-nineties, I rented a Hyundai Sonata in a Middle Eastern country. The car drove with such gusto that I would have sworn it had a 6 cylinder engine rather than the 4-banger actually residing under the bonnet. (USA Today -- Money)
Tuesday, Lane and Forrester delivered them in a Hyundai Sonata and a Ram 2500 van. At Linwood Elementary, the pair were met with welcome signs and smiley faces. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
But owing the cost of a Hyundai Sonata for a loan that yields an extra $20,000 or so in earnings every year does not seem like a bad deal. It's certainly a better investment than the Hyundai. (Human Events Online)
"One of these nights when the stars are aligned perfectly, hopefully soon, it will all come together. The Pirates return to action Wednesday at home against Tulane for a 7 p.m. tip-off. NOTES: Saturday's game was Rice's first-ever in Minges. Rice beat the Pirates 62-54 last year in Houston. ECU freshman John Fields led all players with 13 rebounds but, just like fellow starter Jeremy Ingram, Fields didn't score a point. Tony Castleberry can be reached at (252) 329-9591 or at... (The Daily Reflector)
When Joe and Ben Palmquist set out in August to paddle the length of the Mississippi River, they didn t expect to reach the Gulf of Mexico in a rented Hyundai Sonata. But after navigating nearly 1,400 miles over 68 days in a canoe built in their home town of Winona the brothers ended their voyage in New Madrid, Mo. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The arrival of the new Hyundai Sonata CVVT-i is expected to bolster Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd's position in the mid-level executive sedan segment. The company, a subsidiary of Oriental Holdings Bhd, is looking at a growth figure of 15% this year in its Hyundai car sales from the 4,000 units sold last year, according to Oriental Holdings Bhds group managing director Datuk Robert Wong. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Others in the segment are competing for increased market share, including the Nissan Altima, the Ford Fusion, the Chrysler Sebring and the Hyundai Sonata. John Hawkins, a Montclair, Calif. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
In a previously published review of the 2006 Fusion, Car and Driver noted, "In a comparison test of midsize four-door sedans, the Fusion finished an impressive second, trailing only the Honda Accord while leading the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata.". The test results are the crux of a national campaign that began Thursday, with broadcast, print and a Web site, fusionchallenge. (AdWeek)
Other new models include the Mazda 3 series, Hyundai Sonata CVVT-1, Honda CR-V 2. 4, Suzuki SX4 and a Subaru Legacy GT.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
" Ingram continues to take steps forward in his recovery from an upper respiratory infection that kept him out of games against South Florida and Morgan State. He's hoping to help the Pirates avenge a four-point loss at Wake last season as well as give ECU its first-ever victory against an ACC opponent. But regardless of today's outcome, Ingram seems comfortable with his role at ECU, even if he took a long and winding road to get there. Tony Castleberry can be reached at (252) 329-9591 or at... (The Daily Reflector)
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