Automakers Nissan and Hyundai will be introducing their first hybrid models in 2006, helping to expand this important emerging market. However, just as these automakers are seeking to establish their “green credentials” with hybrids, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (a.k.a. the Auto Alliance) is courting these two companies. The Auto Alliance is the lobbyist group representing most of the major automobile manufacturers. Its stated priorities include blocking any increase in fuel economy standards, and overturning California’s breakthrough global warming regulations on vehicles. Please contact the CEOs of Nissan and Hyundai and let them know that the reputation they are trying to develop with these hybrid vehicles will be severely damaged by associating with the Auto Alliance, a group pushing to keep American drivers out of the cleaner cars we want and deserve.  

Personalize your letter: Increase the impact of your action by giving it your own personal voice. Here are some questions that may help you quickly and easily increase your letter's resonance:

• Did your original message to Hyundai "bounce back?" Unfortunately, Hyundai decided to "filter out" some of your messages to the original email address.  We have found new contact information.  If you wish to resend your letter, just forward the letter that "bounced back" to consumeraffairs@hmausa.com.
• Are you in the market for a new car?  Will you be in 2006?
• Do you own, or have you owned, either a Nissan or Hyundai vehicle?
• Are you a current hybrid vehicle owner?
• Were you one of the over 20,000 people who took action and filed a false advertising complaint against the Auto Alliance for their "virtually emission-free" ad?
• Do you live on the West Coast and are currently being denied a "clean air corridor?" because of the Auto Alliance's activities?