I was talking to a couple of Hyundai guys at the local Cars & Coffee meet a few months ago. They had brought a couple Genesis Coupe mules with them and I mentioned my awareness that Eric Stoddard had penned both that car and the Crossfire, then pointed out the half dozen of us Crossfire owners and our cars several yards away. They said they'd tell Eric about us and that they were sure he'd get great satisfaction out of knowing we owners were enjoying the Crossfire so much.

I first saw the Genesis Coupe at the 2007 LA AutoShow from a distance and it really caught my eye. As I made my way over to it I didn't realize I was walking into the Hyundai booth! I was staggered when I realized where I was. Yes, they have come a long way. Good for them.