January shock: Hyundai sales increase 14.3%

Strong sales of the Sonata sedan and Santa Fe crossover helped out Hyundai stand with only two other brands in recording elevated U.S. sales in January when it’s compared with January 2008.The other two gainers were Hyundai's sister brand, Kia, and Subaru.Hyundai reported sales of 24,512 vehicles in January, a 14.3%augment over January 2008. Kia sales augmented up to 3.5 %. Merged, Hyundai and