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Consumers Digest Magazine named both the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan a "Best Buy."  The ratings are based on behind-the-wheel assessment, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities.  The Sonata is a Best Buy in the Family Car category and the Genesis sedan is a Best Buy in the Luxury Car segment.

"Value, as we see it, is based on purchase price and ownership costs relative to quality, performance and subjective factors like comfort and design," said Randy Weber, publisher, Consumers Digest.  "Few purchases are more important, or require more research, than buying a new vehicle

ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, today announced its 12th annual Residual Value Awards, honoring vehicles across 19 different segments and two brands that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their MSRP after a three-year period.  The 2011 Hyundai Elantra topped the competitive compact segment, winning ALG's award for the highest residual value in its class.

The 2011 Residual Value Awards are based on the entire model year forecast of 2011 products.  Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends.

In October, Hyundai set its ninth monthly sales record in the past 10 months. Sonata continued to lead Hyundai's sales with 17,505 sold last month. That's up from 7,790 a year earlier.

Overall, Hyundai sold 42,656 vehicles in the United States, up from 31,005 in October 2009. It was Hyundai's best October for U.S. sales, and gave the company 452,703 vehicles sold this year. Hyundai's yearly record is 467,009, set in 2007. That number is likely to fall in the first half of November.

The all new Hyundai Equus won't even hit dealership lots this month, but when the car goes to SEMA ( Specialty Equipment Market Association ) it will come with a fully (and beautiful) DUB variant to be gawked at. Equus is a gorgeous but not overly flashy luxury ride - that is why fabricators at Dub magazine have taken over the flashy department.

Dub added: A distinctive mesh grille, custom body kit, tinted windows and taillights, and a custom two-tone, gloss black-and-matte charcoal paint job.