Hyndai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America Inc., the South Korean auto importer that has been struggling with weak sales and management turnover, said Tuesday it has named Finbarr O'Neill as its president and chief executive. O'Neill, 46, had been serving as the Fountain Valley company's interim chief operating officer since Robert Parker abruptly resigned in February. A lawyer and former Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.

Hyundai Motor America Inc., the South Korean auto importer that has been struggling with weak sales and management turnover, said Tuesday it has named Finbarr O'Neill as its president and chief executive. O'Neill, 46, had been serving as the Fountain Valley company's interim chief operating officer since Robert Parker abruptly resigned in February. A lawyer and former Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.

Auto writers describe the car as roomy, with seamless bodywork and high-tech steering and braking systems. Loaded with safety features, it "seems to be a solid, modern piece of work that fully belongs in today's car market," AutoWeek magazine reported. "One of the most refined and pleasant cars in its price range," another reviewer wrote. The plaudits, surprisingly, are going to the subcompact Accent, the newest car from South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co.