It may not always happen, but sometimes individuals (and companies) achieve their dreams. For South Korean auto brand Hyundai, the journey was long and difficult when it came to reaching its North American goals, but success has been attained. Let's take a look back at the persistent brand's journey over the years.

Hyundai first entered the North American market in 1986 with one model, the Hyundai Excel, a vehicle that the brand would later somewhat regret, as it was plagued with recalls and reliability issues, though it was very popular at its time of release. Despite this faulty…