2011 Sonata Featuring HD Radio(TM) Technology Hits Dealerships in January

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ --



    WHAT:      Hyundai continues to be an automotive pioneer and
               innovation leader by offering HD Radio(TM) Technology
               in the all-new 2011 Sonata. Arriving in dealerships in
               January 2010, the Hyundai Sonata will be the first
               popular midsize sedan to offer HD Radio Technology
               as part of its unique audio environment as a standard
               feature on the Sonata limited models. Hyundai showed
               off the feature recently at the LA Auto Show.

               Hyundai was an early leader in offering HD Radio
               Technology, and included the audio upgrade in the
               2009 North American Car of the Year Award-winning
               Genesis.

    WHY:       With this digital infotainment, Sonata enthusiasts will
               be able to enjoy unique content and new channels
               in crystal-clear digital sound. HD Radio Technology
               offers more than 2,000 stations in the country
               broadcasting in digital, and over 1,000 HD2/HD3
               channels - all for no subscription fee.

    WHEN:      The 2011 Sonata will be available in dealerships
               starting January 2010.

    WHERE:     To locate a Hyundai dealership near you,
               visit: http://www.hyundaiusa.com/dealer-locator/ .

For additional information or to arrange interviews, please contact:


    Scott Cianciulli / Sharon Oh
    Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
    212-986-6667
    cianciulli@braincomm.com / oh@braincomm.com

Note: "HD Radio(TM)" and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The "HD" in HD Radio(TM) is part of iBiquity Digital's brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect.

SOURCE iBiquity Digital Corporation