RICK CASE HYUNDAI SALES UP 30 PERCENT FROM 2008 "FEBRUARY 2009 SALES REPORTS ARE IN"

(SANEPR.com) May 15, 2009 -- Rick Case of Rick Case Hyundai, one of America’s largest Hyundai dealers and the first Hyundai dealer in America, has reported that the February 2009 sales reports confirm that sales have increased by 30 percent from February 2008 to February 2009 at all six Rick Case Hyundai locations in Florida, Georgia and Ohio.

"This is the second month in a row that Rick Case Hyundai has experienced an increase in sales," said Case. "Due in large part to Hyundai Assurance Program and Hyundai Assurance Plus. Customers feel safe when entering a lease, loan or buying program with Hyundai – whether it’s job loss, worry about gas prices or even concern on vehicle safety Hyundai is offering the best all around deal. We are proud to be a part of it all and thrilled to experience a sales increase, yet again."

Last month, Rick Case Hyundai dealerships in South Florida reported that sales were up 42 percent from February 2008 to February 2009. While national industry new car sales were down 41.3 percent last month, the Hyundai brand nationally was only down 1.5 percent. Hyundai sales were much better than national. The performance in February is attributed largely to the newly implemented Hyundai Assurance Program and the most recently announced Hyundai Assurance Plus, which offers the all new, first-time-ever offer to all customers who buy or lease a new Hyundai – if in the next year the customer loses their income, they can keep the car for three months and Hyundai will make the payments with no reimbursement necessary, and after that Hyundai will still let the them return the car at no cost to the customer. Additionally, customers can still receive the benefits from the initial Hyundai Assurance Program which offers a 1-year vehicle no-cost return program protecting against circumstances, such as if they lose their job.

The reason that Rick Case Hyundai’s sales were up so much more than other dealers is they are the only dealer to provide customers with a 20 year / 200,000 miles nationwide warranty on all new Hyundai purchases. Plus they offer the exclusive Rick Case Rewards Program that saves customers hundreds and even thousands of dollars on additional services such as vehicles sales, parts and allows them to receive discounts on gas and free car washes for life.

The Rick Case Automotive Group, founded in 1962 and located in South Florida since 1986, is owned and operated by the wife and husband team of Rita and Rick Case. With 16 dealerships in Florida, Georgia and Ohio, The Rick Case Automotive Group offers Acura, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, smart and Honda Cars & Cycles products to customers, including the World’s Largest Honda and Hyundai dealerships in Broward County on 441 at Sunrise and I-75 at Griffin Road. Rick Case Automotive Group’s corporate offices are located at 875 North State Road 7 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit www.rickcase.com.