South Korean automobiles are racking up awards in the U.S. market.
California-based vehicle valuation and auto research company, Kelley Blue Book, has named two Hyundai cars as the best in their respective categories.
Hyundai's Kona won Subcompact SUV Best Buy of 2019, and the company's Veloster N was named Best Performance Car.
And auto blog Southwest Lifestyle Media has named the newly designed compact sedan, the 2019 Kia Forte, as its vehicle of the year.
The new Forte has been lauded for its exceptional value, luxury design and improved driving dynamics.