John Krafcik
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, introduces the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on April 4, 2012 in New York City. The New York International Auto Show features nearly 1,000 brand new vehicles from all auto industry sectors and is open to the public April 6-15.
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I think it's safe to say with 20,000 units, we would build more than half of those as Elantras
stocking level is low despite our best efforts to increase production and keep up with demand ... We just honestly haven't been able to keep up.
We're really going hand to mouth right now on ElantraMore quotes »
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Krafcik: 3rd shift will boost Elantra, Sonata output
A third shift at Hyundai’s Alabama plant will boost production by 20,000 units. LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai's U.S. chief favors boosting output of the Elantra compact when a third shift begins at its Alabama assembly plant in September. The additional shift w from Automotive News Read more »
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Hyundai goes from joke to contender
NEW YORK — Americans were laughing at Hyundais cars when John Krafcik joined the company eight years ago. The cars were ugly and often broke down. The only reason to buy one was because it was cheap. Jay Leno once joked that you could double a Hyundais v from Asbury Park Press Read more »
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Flurry of product reshapes big-sedan segment
Mass-market brands add touches usually seen on luxury cars The redesigned Toyota Avalon is one of the new entries that may rejuvenate the segment. There was John Krafcik at the New York auto show this month, climbing all over the redesigned Toyota Avalon from Automotive News Read more »
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Korean company drives brand makeover
John Krafcik, head of US Sales at Hyundai speaks at the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, US, on February 8, 2012. Oh Kwang-teak recently spent $310 (R2 460.59) on a haircut and beauty care at a salon in Seoul’s upscale Cheongdamdong district befor from Independent Online (South Africa) Read more »
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Hyundai sales to exceed 700,000 units in the US this year
Hyundai Motor Co. expects to sell at least 700,000 vehicles this year in the United States despite reeling from tight supplies, according to John Krafcik, head of Hyundai's North American operations. The company sold 645,691 cars and SUVs in the US in 20 from Auto Spies Read more »
