Scott Vruggink: Hyundai and subsidiary Kia, are the most improved brands, helping to chip away at Japan's perceived dominance and superiority to claim the top spot in the not-too-distant future.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Hyundai and subsidiary Kia, are the most improved brands, helping to chip away at Japan's perceived dominance and superiority to claim the top spot in the not-too-distant future.

Big Japanese auto makers like Honda(HMC Quote), Toyota(TM Quote) and Nissan(NSANY Quote) may appear to be the Best Three since they're by far the most popular brands after the faltering Americans. But car companies from Korea, such as Hyundai and subsidiary Kia, are the most improved brands, helping to chip away at Japan's perceived dominance and superiority to claim the top spot in the not-too-distant future.