Cars manufactured by the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group have been picked by Consumer Digest magazine in the U.S. as the "2010 Automotive Best Buys."

Some 240 models were reviewed on a range of criteria including design, performance, and maintenance costs.

Hyundai's Genesis sedan was given the award in the luxury car segment, while Kia's Soul and Sedona were selected as the top picks in the small car and minivan categories.