Over the next couple years, sales suffered falling to US$200 million.
Hyundai entered the American market in the late 1980's with a very strong start, but sales suffered after quality problems arose.
In the past Audi sales had also suffered from the weakness of the dollar and higher prices.
Earlier this year, the company's sales suffered when it brought out what analysts call "the wrong pants" for its men's collection.
The firm's sales suffered considerably due to the scandal, but by 2004 were on the rise again.
Just how much, if at all, sales will suffer as the company takes out fat remains to be seen.
The sharp increase in popularity comes when sales of other devices have suffered.
However, like many "heavy" bands at the time, sales of the album suffered immediately after the 9/11 attacks.
The book's sales further suffered, prompting Marvel to cancel the book.
The company has since tightened its lending policies, but sales have suffered.