The company will select 10 winners and give an Avante to the first-prize winner, two hybrid bicycles, and seven pairs of high-performance running shoes. In addition, it will give away free movie tickets and beverage coupons to those Facebook visitors who leave a message on the page.

Seoul, Aug 17 (Whowired) -- Hyundai Motor Company said on August 16 that it would begin a prize contest on best nicknames for its latest Avante model. Any Internet user can enter the contest by visiting Hyundai Motor's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/about-Hyundai) until September 8.

The company will select 10 winners and give an Avante to the first-prize winner, two hybrid bicycles, and seven pairs of high-performance running shoes. In addition, it will give away free movie tickets and beverage coupons to those Facebook visitors who leave a message on the page.

A Hyundai Motor official said, "The Avante is a model representing all Korean-made automobiles by selling more than 8 million across the world. We will roll out a variety of marketing events to promote the Avante brand in the world as well as in Korea."

Alastair Kim (press@whowired.com)