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The Hyundai Hope On Wheels Donates $2 Million to Children's Hospitals Throughout The U.S. to Support COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Centers

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH), Children's National Hospital (Washington, D.C.), and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) are the first three to receive $200,000 each to assist COVID-19 testing for children with pediatric cancer

Fountain Valley, Calif., March 24, 2020 - Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announces a donation of $2 million for COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Centers in partnership with children's hospitals throughout the U.S. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has created a particular threat to children with cancer, many of whom have compromised immune systems. COVID-19 drive-thru testing provides a safe and trusted way for children who present risk factors to receive the care they need. As a leading funder of pediatric cancer research, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has supported the health and well-being of children with cancer since 1998.

Long Automotive Coronavirus Policy

As a member of our automotive family, we appreciate the trust that you place in us.

In the current environment it is important for all of us to, perhaps, be a bit smart and a bit more conscious of the world around us. It is for that reason that we wanted to update you on what we are doing to ensure your health and safety during your visits to our dealerships.

Our efforts include:

Plastic covers are placed on your vehicle's seats, floor, and steering wheel when it is in for service.

Technicians wear disposable gloves when in your vehicle.

Knobs, gear shift lever and, where possible, any interior surface touched are wiped down before the vehicle is returned to you.

Any time any person leaves one of the tables in our showroom, that surface is wiped down.

All door handles, push bars, or surfaces normally touched are cleansed multiple times each day.

There is an increased frequency and rigor of cleaning in our retail locations and office environments.

We are offering pick-up and delivery of your vehicle for routine service or repair. (Distance restrictions may apply).

If you wish, newly leased or purchased vehicles may be delivered directly to you without your coming to the dealerships.
 

We are commited to providing you the confidence that you need and deserve while visiting our safe comfortable environment. Thank you for your continued trust in Long Automotive and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,
Saphura and Nelson Long

2020 Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe and Venue Receive Long-Term Ownership Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book

CHICAGO, III., February 6, 2020 - The 2020 Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe and Venue are all recipients of the 2020 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the compact car, mid-size 2-row crossover and subcompact crossover segments, respectively. The awards were presented at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show

The All-New 2020 Hyundai Sonata Awarded Best Auto Tech by Kelly Blue Book

Fountain Valley, Calif., Jan. 27, 2020 - The all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata has been awarded the 2020 Best Auto Tech Award by Kelly Blue Book - a recognition designed to help car shoppers identify the models with the best use of in-car technology at a good price. The award honors the vehicles with the most advanced infotainment, convenience and active safety features at a great value to car buyers.

Hyundai Santa Fe Named Best 2 Row SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report

Fountain Valley, Calif., Jan. 24, 2020 - Hyundai's 2020 Santa Fe has been named the "Best 2-Row SUV for the Money" by U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding value. The winners of the 2020 Best Car for the Money Awards are identified by the U.S. News & World Report staff as striking the best value balance between the performance, features and quality customers want. Covering 14 different automotive classes, the award winners have the best mix of quality and value in each of their classes.

The New 2020 Hyundai Sonata has Arrived!

The new 2020 Sonata has arrived, along with the 2020 Venue: Hyundai's all-new subcompact SUV!  The new Sonata boasts a new look and new tech; come by Long Hyundai to check it out.

Hyundai Veloster N Wins Prestigious

2020 Road & Track Performance

Car Of The Year

Fountain Valley, Calif., Nov. 04, 2019 - Hyundai Veloster N has won the highly selective and prestigious Road & Track Performance Car of the Year honor for 2020. Veloster N, with a base price well under $30,000, emerged the victor in an arena with considerably more expensive world-class challengers, including the Toyota Supra, Lexus RC F Track Edition, Lotus Evora GT, McClaren 600LT Spider, Lamborghini Haracan Evo, BMW M2 Competition, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Nissan GT-R Nismo and Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club.

Hyundai Autonomous Cars Hit the Streets in Irvine, California

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 25, 2019 - Hyundai, in collaboration with Pony.ai and Via, today unveiled BotRide, a shared, on-demand, autonomous vehicle service operating on public roads. Starting on November 4, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the local community of Irvine, California.

Hyundai Palisade SUV Receives TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2019 - The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has been awarded a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equiped with optional LED headlights.  Hyundai SUV models that have achieved these honors from the IIHS are the Kona, Tucson (built after March 2019), Santa Fe, Santa Fe XL, and NEXO (built after June 2019).

Among all the midsize SUV's out there, only three made the IHS Top Safety + List.  They are the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and among the luxury midsize is the, yep - you guessed it - Mercedes-Benz GLC.

You get the fun of driving those vehicles and at the same time enjoy the comfort of knowing that your loved ones are riding in the safest midsize SUV's available.

Check out this story from USA Today:

Top Safety Picks

Hyundai Future Powertrain Strategy Announced

For decades now, a lot of the focus on what future vehicles will be like has concentrated on the way they might look. Nowadays though, the main focus is quite clearly on their powertrains as sustainability and emissions are now the overriding priority. It's therefore no surprise the Hyundai Motor Group decided to clearly outline its future powertrain development strategy at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea this week.

The two-day event saw more than 1,200 engineers and academics from some of the world's leading powertrain companies taking part, and it featured presentations looking at the grand main theme of "Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers."

Hyundai took the opportunity to showcase the first four engines and two transmissions from an upcoming lineup of what it describes as "Smart Stream" powertrains. The concept brings together a number of advanced technologies designed to help Hyundai meet its long-term global emissions goals.

For additional information, see the link below:
http://www.news18.com/news/auto/hyundai-future-powertrain-strategy-announced-1559027.html

 

Paddon reinstated to Hyundai team; 'can't wait' for Rally GB

After missing a World Rally Championship (WRC) round earlier this month, Hayden Paddon is back on board with Hyundai Motorsport, as the team fields a four-car entry in Wales Rally GB this week. Paddon and British co-driver Seb Marshall rejoin the team for the penultimate event in the 2017 WRC and the final round in Europe. They are among Hyundai's three, point-scoring teams, along with Belgian Thierry Neuville and Andreas Mikkelsen, of Norway.

Following a series of disappointing events, the team is focused on securing a strong result on the Welsh gravel roads, consequently leaving tarmac-specialist Spaniard Dani Sordo driving the fourth car but ineligible to score Manufacturer Championship points.

"Hopefully we can put together a good result and build up to a positive conclusion to what has been a tough season," Paddon said.

He has recently returned to Europe after a month-long break back in New Zealand, where he competed in the national championship Rally Coromandel and the Ashley Forest Rallysprint. Putting the disappointment of being dropped by Hyundai for the Spanish WRC round three weeks ago behind him, he is looking to end the 2017 season in competitive form.

"It's Rally GB week and I can't wait to get back in the car - [it] has felt like a long time. Naturally the goal is always for a good result, but more importantly this week is about enjoying the rally and driving," Paddon said on Facebook yesterday.

For additional information, see the link below:
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/motorsport/paddon-reinstated-hyundai-team-cant-wait-rally-gb

 

Paddon reinstated to Hyundai team; 'can't wait' for Rally GB

After missing a World Rally Championship (WRC) round earlier this month, Hayden Paddon is back on board with Hyundai Motorsport, as the team fields a four-car entry in Wales Rally GB this week. Paddon and British co-driver Seb Marshall rejoin the team for the penultimate event in the 2017 WRC and the final round in Europe. They are among Hyundai's three, point-scoring teams, along with Belgian Thierry Neuville and Andreas Mikkelsen, of Norway.

Following a series of disappointing events, the team is focused on securing a strong result on the Welsh gravel roads, consequently leaving tarmac-specialist Spaniard Dani Sordo driving the fourth car but ineligible to score Manufacturer Championship points.

"Hopefully we can put together a good result and build up to a positive conclusion to what has been a tough season," Paddon said.

He has recently returned to Europe after a month-long break back in New Zealand, where he competed in the national championship Rally Coromandel and the Ashley Forest Rallysprint. Putting the disappointment of being dropped by Hyundai for the Spanish WRC round three weeks ago behind him, he is looking to end the 2017 season in competitive form.

"It's Rally GB week and I can't wait to get back in the car - [it] has felt like a long time. Naturally the goal is always for a good result, but more importantly this week is about enjoying the rally and driving," Paddon said on Facebook yesterday.

For additional information, see the link below:
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/motorsport/paddon-reinstated-hyundai-team-cant-wait-rally-gb

 

Hyundai announces future powertrain strategy

SEOUL, Oct 26 — For decades now, a lot of the focus on what future vehicles will be like has concentrated on the way they might look. Nowadays though, the main focus is quite clearly on their powertrains as sustainability and emissions are now the overriding priority. It's therefore no surprise the Hyundai Motor Group decided to clearly outline its future powertrain development strategy at its International Powertrain Conference in Korea this week.

The two-day event saw more than 1,200 engineers and academics from some of the world's leading powertrain companies taking part, and it featured presentations looking at the grand main theme of "Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers".

Hyundai took the opportunity to showcase the first four engines and two transmissions from an upcoming lineup of what it describes as "Smart Stream" powertrains. The concept brings together a number of advanced technologies designed to help Hyundai meet its long-term global emissions goals.

The company expressed its view at the conference that it believes the internal combustion engine will remain a key component in the market until 2025, and that's because plug-in and electric powertrains will need that long to gain wider acceptance and uptake.

The South Korean auto giant therefore plans to produce a larger proportion of electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid powertrains in the future, which will sit alongside extremely efficient Smart Stream combustion engines in the brand's model range.

The "Smart" in Smart Stream is defined as being smart in design, in control, and in operation, while "Stream" corresponds to the dynamic movement of mobility.

For additional information, see the link below:
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/drive/article/hyundai-announces-future-powertrain-strategy#VtwZSIsKQZDISeqi.99

 

To our valued customers;

You might be hearing a lot about our products and, at times, we might also be filling your email box with special offers, but this message is not selling anything. We want only to tell you how much we appreciate the fact that you spend your hard earned money with our dealerships. It is a busy and tumultuous time in our country and sometimes we don't often enough simply say we appreciate you and thank you.

We also realize that there are times that you want to communicate with us and, although we do our best to respond promptly to messages, sometime our response might not be quite timely as either of us might wish. So, we have built a system through which we can communicate like we are doing right now. We can send messages to you that we think and hope, are pertinent and you can do the same with each and every one of us. We call it our Long autoWALL. You see, this is a community of all of us, you the customer and us the service provider and each of us have a profile through which we can communicate. So, check yours out, look it over and send a message to us. If you do not know your credentials, then contact us at lilly@longofchatt.com.

Also, through the same system, if you like, you can pay for your vehicle services online, prior to picking up your car. Once work is completed and your vehicle is ready, a detailed invoice will be sent to your computer or mobile device. We hope that this will be more convenient for you and will save you time. We use PayPal as the transaction facilitator simply because that is the safest payment system available and no, you do not have to have a PayPal account to use it. Just go ahead and use your credit card. And, even if you pay online, we hope that you still will take the time to say "Hello", have a hot cup of coffee and fresh baked cookie with us. You know that cold weather is on its way.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

-

Nelson Long

Dealer Principal
Long of Chattanooga