Hyundai Helps Colorado Flood Victims Replace Damaged Vehicles

Hyundai announced last week that they will be offering disaster relief credit to those whose cars were damaged in the recent Colorado floods. They will be providing a $750 credit towards the purchase of a new Hyundai vehicle. This program will run from Sept. 18 - Oct. 31, 2013.

In the past, Hyundai has offered similar support to victims of natural disasters; they have provided over $3.1 million in credits to victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Mid-Tennessee floods, the Oklahoma tornadoes and Hurricane Sandy.

For more information, check out the Hyundai press release here.

All information via Hyundai Motor America, image via Autoblog

Pet Photo Contest Leader Board Update!

We've been getting fantastic results from our Pet Photo Contest! There's still time to keep voting; the contest ends at midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Check out the adorable animals that are in the lead so far, and remember to vote on both Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai, as the winner will be the photo with the most votes on both pages combined.

Click here for the Burlington Hyundai Voting Page, and here for the Burlington Subaru Voting Page.

Burlington Hyundai Leader Board:

Beesly with 26 votes!

Burly and Cabot with 15 votes!

Burlington Subaru Leader Board:

Burly and Cabot with 21 votes!

Mayzie with 5 votes!

Spencer with 5 votes!

Meet Mike Salvaty

Mike Salvaty
Burlington Hyundai Sales & Leasing Consultant

Michael Salvaty, also known as "Mikey Meatball" has three beautiful children - Nico, Maria and Emilee, and has lived in Vermont for 16 years. An Essex High grad, Michael loves watching football and enjoys a good meal at Koto's. His first job was a dishwasher, but now he loves working at Burlington Hyundai "because the staff is friendly, honest and supportive. There is always a positive atmosphere and help if you need it."

Both his new and used favorite car to sell is the Hyundai Sonata, but if he could have any car in the world for himself it would be the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Track. Michael's favorite part about selling cars is meeting new people every day, so come down to Burlington Hyundai to meet Mikey Meatball today!

Check out these seven facts you didn't know about Mike!

1. He is a DJ
2. He owns an Italian Ice business
3. He's currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree at CCV
4. He has three beautiful kids
5. He likes house, trance and techno music
6. He loves roller coasters
7. He enjoys cooking and having barbeques

Mike's Hyundai Staff Video:

Hyundai Sells its One Millionth Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the fastest growing compact SUV

Hyundai's first SUV, the Santa Fe has reached its millionth sale in the United States since its introduction in September 2000. Before Hyundai released the Santa Fe, they were known primarily for selling inexpensive, compact cars. The Santa Fe revamped the brand, as well as gained a completely new group of car buyers.

"Entering the market with distinctive design, great equipment and backed by industry leading quality, Santa Fe soon became one of the best-selling crossovers in the industry," according to the Hyundai press release.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is an award-winning crossover that is made today in West Point, Georgia. The Santa Fe came out strong with a top rating in the 2001 Vehicle Satisfaction Index from Auto Pacific, to being named U.S. News and World Report's "Best 3-Row Midsize SUV" and "2013 Best Car for the Money".

Take a look at our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe inventory here!


All information, image and quote via Hyundai

Hyundai App Lets You Build Your Own Apocolypse Car

In case you missed our last post about Hyundai's Zombie-Fighting Veloster, Hyundai brought a concept Veloster to Comic Con this year that was fully-equipped with weapons and zombie-killing properties in case, of course, there was a zombie takeover.

Now, you can build your own apocalypse car right on your phone! There's a mobile app as well as a desktop version where you can choose between one of three Hyundai vehicles to configure; the Veloster Turbo, Santa Fe and Elantra. They all have different strengths so you must choose which one is best for you!

Next you can choose color, decals and almost 300 varying zombie-fighting details. Once you've finished, the app will tell you what your chance of survival is with the vehicle you've designed.

Take a peek at the app here, and if you'd like your own zombie-fighting car, check out our Hyundai Veloster inventory here. (We're only joking, the ones we have in stock aren't fully equipped for a zombie apocalypse... yet.)


All information and images via Autoblog

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Announces New Donations of $10.25 Million During September in Lieu of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Hyundai Hope on Wheels

Hyundai Hope on Wheels just launched an initiative to thank Hyundai owners for their help in donating over $72 million for pediatric cancer over the last 15 years of the program. During the month of September, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will donate $10.25 million to pediatric cancer research in the U.S., which is part of their annual September program that recognizes National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There will also be a social media initiative in the hopes of thanking all Hyundai owners whose purchases contribute to Hope on Wheels.

"Hope on Wheels is our fight to end pediatric caner and is at the soul of our work at Hyundai. With each car we sell, we make a contribution with our dealers to end this disease," said President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America John Krafcik in the Hyundai press release. "We've now raised over $72 million dollars, and ask everyone to join us this September on Facebook to raise awareness about this cause."

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death of children in the U.S., help Hyundai raise awareness by visiting the "Every Handprint Tells a Story" page, learn more about the research funded by Hope on Wheels, view videos of survivors, share stories and post your own messages of hope.


All information, quotes and images via Hyundai