Hyundai Genesis Wins North American Car of the Year

Posted: Jan. 12, 2009 11:01:46 a.m.

The best new car in North America is a Korean import. Like most Hyundai models, it is designed to compete with more established names in the market by offering a lot of car for a little money, undercutting its competition by thousands of dollars. Unlike most Hyundai models, however, this one doesn't try to remind buyers of a Toyota or Honda product.

Instead, the Hyundai Genesis aims its badgeless grille at BMWs and Lexuses.

CNN Money explains, "The Hyundai ...