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