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Car thefts have dropped an average 13 percent each year since 2006 according to the latest data from the government safety regulators.

Hyundai just announced pricing for its 2013 Santa Fe, which climbs considerably in price compared to the 2012 Santa Fe, but that’s not the whole story.

As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be.

Hyundai is continuing to enter new product segments, including upscale niche markets, but will continue to update lower priced models over the next three years. Three vehicles the Korean automaker wants to launch sometime soon include a dedicated plug-in hybrid sedan (a Prius rival), a sporty sedan to compete with the BMW 3-Series and more luxurious Veracruz SUV.