Hyundai

With the Tucson sport-utility vehicle joining its Santa Fe sibling, Hyundai apparently intends to show the competition how The West was won. The company's penchant for naming its small utes after places with a colorful Wild West history also makes them memorable with the public. The Santa Fe has, in a few short years, become one of the top-selling members of a fraternity of vehicles that just keeps on expanding. The addition of the entry-level Tucson to the lineup for 2005 (a similar model from Hyundai-owned Kia wearing the Sportage label is set to arrive later this year)

Lots of people still think of Hyundai as a small player in the U.S. market, but the facts tell a different story. With a five-car, one-SUV lineup, the Korean manufacturer sold over 400,000 vehicles stateside last year - good enough to rank fourth in import sales, behind Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Now, riding on the strong sales of its Santa Fe, Hyundai is launching a second, slightly smaller SUV, named after another southwestern city. The company recently rolled out its new, compact sport-utility vehicle called Tucson.

With a name that is derived from the phrase "the era of A to Z" and meant to evoke a feeling consistent with Hyundai's new global brand slogan "Drive your way," the automaker unveils the Azera, its new flagship sedan. Classified as a large car by the EPA, the new sedan features graceful lines that are aerodynamically efficient, reducing wind noise while still ensuring a spacious cabin. The dramatic roofline and rear quarter set the Azera apart from other sedans in its class. All together, it is a well-balanced design that pays homage to the other Hyundai models in the lineup while also forging new ground.

When you think about it, the excitement is understandable. Of all the cars in Hyundai's fleet, the Elantra Touring is the first wagon. And since wagon popularity has been on the rise, it's no wonder Hyundai dealers are more than a little giddy. But it might have been easy to miss the Touring since Hyundai also unleashed what many consider to be its most exciting vehicle ever: the Genesis luxury sedan. Yes, it's a headline stealer, but as good as that car might be, the Elantra is more practical, better on gas, less money and will sell, by comparison, like hotcakes.

A Falling Waters, W.Va., man faces drug, assault and traffic charges following a high-speed chase on Interstate 81 in Washington County early this morning, Maryland State Police said in a news release. At about 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Hagerstown barrack attempted to stop a gold 1999 Hyundai for an equipment violation on southbound I-81 near Halfway Boulevard. According to police, the Hyundai attempted to flee the troopers, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph. The pursuit continued to the Potomac River bridge, where police said the Hyundai intentionally struck two state police vehicles.

FREDERICK, Md. - A 20-year-old Frederick woman died early Thursday after she was thrown from a vehicle on Gambrill Park Road, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Department. Tinika Lanae Onley was pronounced dead at Frederick Memorial Hospital about an hour after the 12:37 a.m. accident. The driver, James Allen Warfield, 18, of Frederick, was treated and released from the hospital. There was no report of injury to another passenger, Ebony Lashere Goines, 20, of Frederick.

A Falling Waters, W.Va., man faces drug, assault and traffic charges following a high-speed chase early Friday on Interstate 81 in Washington County, according to a Maryland State Police press release. Jason A. Sensel, 28, of Falling Waters, was charged with two counts of first- and second-degree assault on police officers, possession of crack cocaine and heroin, attempting to elude police and speeding at more than 100 mph, police said. About 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Hagerstown barrack attempted to stop a gold 1999 Hyundai for an equipment violation on southbound I-81 near Halfway Boulevard, police said.

One person was taken to the hospital in an accident at the intersection of Belview Avenue and Park Lane, Officer D.M. White of the Hagerstown Police Department said. A Ford Shelby Mustang collided with the back of a Hyundai, White said. A passenger in the Hyundai was taken to Meritus Medical Center, White said. Neither driver was injured, he added. Police were on the scene directing traffic, but no roads or lanes were closed.  Police responded to the accident at around 8:45 a.m. Thursday.

A Hagerstown woman died Friday night after her car was struck by another, forcing it off the road and into two parked cars, according to Hagerstown City Police and a witness. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on West Franklin Street near Winter Street. The identity of the woman was not released as of press time, pending notification of her family. The woman was pronounced dead at Washington County Hospital, said Sgt. Jeff Morgan. Kelli Mills, 30, of Big Pool, said she was driving behind a red Mustang on West Franklin Street shortly before 8:30 p.m. when the Mustang hit a black Hyundai.

One person was taken to the hospital in an accident at the intersection of Belview Avenue and Park Lane, Officer D.M. White of the Hagerstown Police Department said. A Ford Shelby Mustang collided with the back of a Hyundai, White said. A passenger in the Hyundai was taken to Meritus Medical Center, White said. Neither driver was injured, he added. Police were on the scene directing traffic, but no roads or lanes were closed.  Police responded to the accident at around 8:45 a.m. Thursday.

HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. --A school bus driver avoided injury Thursday in a three-vehicle accident on W.Va. 9 in Hedgesville, according to Berkeley County Schools spokeswoman Jaimee Borger. The accident, which involved a red 1991 Ford pickup, a purple 2001 Hyundai and Berkeley County Schools' bus no. 58 happened about 3:17 p.m. in front of Murphy's convenience store near Hedgesville, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department and Borger. A back-seat passenger in the Hyundai was treated for minor injuries and the driver was cited after the vehicle rear-ended the pickup truck, which then struck the bus' rear bumper, causing minor damage, police said.

When you think about it, the excitement is understandable. Of all the cars in Hyundai's fleet, the Elantra Touring is the first wagon. And since wagon popularity has been on the rise, it's no wonder Hyundai dealers are more than a little giddy. But it might have been easy to miss the Touring since Hyundai also unleashed what many consider to be its most exciting vehicle ever: the Genesis luxury sedan. Yes, it's a headline stealer, but as good as that car might be, the Elantra is more practical, better on gas, less money and will sell, by comparison, like hotcakes.

A Falling Waters, W.Va., man faces drug, assault and traffic charges following a high-speed chase early Friday on Interstate 81 in Washington County, according to a Maryland State Police press release. Jason A. Sensel, 28, of Falling Waters, was charged with two counts of first- and second-degree assault on police officers, possession of crack cocaine and heroin, attempting to elude police and speeding at more than 100 mph, police said. About 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Hagerstown barrack attempted to stop a gold 1999 Hyundai for an equipment violation on southbound I-81 near Halfway Boulevard, police said.

A Falling Waters, W.Va., man faces drug, assault and traffic charges following a high-speed chase on Interstate 81 in Washington County early this morning, Maryland State Police said in a news release. At about 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Hagerstown barrack attempted to stop a gold 1999 Hyundai for an equipment violation on southbound I-81 near Halfway Boulevard. According to police, the Hyundai attempted to flee the troopers, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph. The pursuit continued to the Potomac River bridge, where police said the Hyundai intentionally struck two state police vehicles.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - Four people were injured in a two-car crash Thursday night on U.S. 340, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Two people in a red Hyundai were flown by helicopter to Fairfax (Va.) Inova Hospital following the 9:06 p.m. crash, said Cpl. Vincent Tiong. The woman driving the car was in critical condition, he said, and the male passenger was less seriously injured. The two people in a white Nissan passenger car were admitted to Jefferson Memorial Hospital, he said.

Ryland Newman Jefferson Basketball Senior What do you like best about your sport? "I like to get other players involved in what I do. I like matching up against other teams and other players. " Toughest individual opponent you have faced? "Either Michael Lopez or Q'Monte Matheny. " Toughest team you have faced? "Hedgesville, by far... because they are patient in how they run their offense and they are a well-disciplined team. " Other sports?

Susan Baylor of Hagerstown recently picked up her keys to a brand new 2006 Hyundai Tucson at Massey Hyundai in Hagerstown. Baylor won the Tucson on the popular morning show, "Live with Regis and Kelly. " The "Trivia A Go-Go!" contest featured prizes, including 20 brand new Hyundai vehicles. This is the 14th vehicle given away on the show. The "Trivia A Go-Go" contest began Monday, Apr. 24 and ran through Monday, Sept. 8. On most weekdays throughout the summer, the show randomly selected a contestant to answer a question about a previous "Live with Regis and Kelly" show.

With a name that is derived from the phrase "the era of A to Z" and meant to evoke a feeling consistent with Hyundai's new global brand slogan "Drive your way," the automaker unveils the Azera, its new flagship sedan. Classified as a large car by the EPA, the new sedan features graceful lines that are aerodynamically efficient, reducing wind noise while still ensuring a spacious cabin. The dramatic roofline and rear quarter set the Azera apart from other sedans in its class. All together, it is a well-balanced design that pays homage to the other Hyundai models in the lineup while also forging new ground.