Hyundai's got the whole working products at cheap prices thing down, and now they're looking for a car to generate a little buzz to move the rest of their product line out the door at a faster clip than ever before. Citing the Pontiac Solstice as a "success," John F. Krafcik, Honda NorAm's VP of product development said:

"This will validate the engineering proficiency of Hyundai...it's a sure sign we've arrived."

Yes, a sure sign of arrival and engineering proficiency will no longer be a Dodge Viper, Saturn Sky Redline or Chevy Corvette in the driveway — it'll be a car based on the Hyundai Sonata or Azera. Sure.

HALO CARS: Hyundai is ready for its Halo cars [Freep]

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