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Houston Dealership Becomes First to Sell and Service Hyundai's Genesis Brand

North Freeway Hyundai has reached an agreement with Hyundai Motor America to become the first dealership to showcase, sell and service the new Genesis brand and its luxury vehicles, according to a North Freeway Hyundai announcement.

by Staff
April 14, 2016
1 min to read


HOUSTON — North Freeway Hyundai has reached an agreement with Hyundai Motor America to become the first dealership to showcase, sell and service the new Genesis brand and its luxury vehicles, according to a North Freeway Hyundai announcement.

The dealership noted in its release that it expects to begin selling and servicing Genesis models late in the summer in an exclusive showroom vehicle display. Customers will get personalized vehicle demonstrations from a certified team of trained professionals. They will also be able to take advantage of a valet service administered by certified Genesis brand service advocates.

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“North Freeway Hyundai represents our new brand perfectly,” said Keith Webb, senior manager of Regional Genesis Operations in the South Central region. “It’s an award-winning flagship store with the integrity and grand footprint to not only showcase the Genesis brand, but also serve it with excellence through the largest Hyundai-only service operations in the country.”

North Freeway Hyundai serves the greater Houston area and is part of Potamkin Automotive, a dealer group with more than 50 franchise locations throughout six states.

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