Hyundai has announced that it will release a hybrid version of its midsized Avante sedan in 2009, a car that will combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine that runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This will be the first high-volume Korean hybrid car and according to Hyundai, it will use just 30% […]
It’s no secret that Hyundai has set an ambitious goal for itself to be one of the world’s top five automakers by the end of the decade. To reach its objective, the South Korean carmaker will tackle its rivals on two fronts. By launching a new line of premium RWD vehicles with V8 engines as […]
Hyundai’s next generation Tiburon Coupe was recently caught undergoing the final phases of its development program before hitting the international auto show circuit next year. The new coupe is said to mimic some of the lines of the HCD8 Sports Tourer concept, which debuted at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, but the latest images reveal […]
Just ten years ago, Hyundai used to mean cheap and cheerful. Since then, the company has worked hard on building up its brand name. It even has aspirations to ‘do a Toyota’ and introduce a luxury brand.
The next step is a production version of the Genesis concept car, which is powered by a V8 […]
Hyundai is considering whether to build production versions of its Veloster sport coupe concept, which starred at the recent Seoul Auto Show, as well as its Hellion crossover concept from last year’s LA show. Hyundai is hoping to lure a new generation of buyers, particularly younger ‘Generation Y’ customers.
Hyundai’s Wayne Killen, who spoke with […]
Not to be outdone by Kia’s new KND-4 concept, Hyundai has also released a concept car at the Seoul Auto Show called the HND-3 Veloster. The sporty 2-door coupe is powered by a 2.0L engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Despite the underwhelming specifications, the design is as futuristic as they come with a barely […]
Hyundai’s new Genesis concept is an indication of the company’s ambitious plans for the US market. It’s a V8-powered RWD sedan designed to put Hyundai in the same class as brands like Chrysler.
The Genesis will be Hyundai’s first American RWD drive car and has been designed from the ground-up to be capable dynamically. Weight […]
Hyundai is planning to add a new RWD sedan with a V8 drivetrain to its lineup, a car that will be previewed by the Concept Genesis that’s expected to be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Heavily disguised test-mules of a large Hyundai sedan have been spotted in both the US and Europe, […]
Hyundai is the latest carmaker to enter the Chrysler spin-off rumor mill, joining industry giant General Motors as another potential suitor for the ailing Chrysler brand. The story was first reported by the UK’s Sunday Times, which cited unidentified sources for the scoop.
The key benefit to Hyundai would be Chrysler’s extensive dealer network in […]
Hyundai will showcase the production version of its Arnejs wagon at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, ahead of the model’s market launch by mid this year. Also gracing the stands will be an all-new crossover-SUV concept, of which Hyundai has already released an initial sketch. The vehicle is being touted as an enviro-friendly SUV that […]
Hyundai is developing a new low-cost small car for the Chinese market with plans to introduce the new model by early 2010. The move is part of the company’s strategy to increase its sales worldwide, which will see the model launched initially in the world’s fastest growing car market. There’s no word on whether the […]
Hyundai has presented its HCD10 Hyundai Hellion concept at the L.A. Auto Show today, showcasing the Korean company’s take on the compact three-door sport crossover. Inspired by the tough, hard-shell backpack that’s seen in the animal world, the Hellion’s architecture consists of three ultra-lightweight structural ribs to create the car’s safety cage.
The front-end styling […]
Korean car maker Hyundai is rumoured to be readying its own Formula One team to start racing by as early as the 2010 F1 season. The launch of the new team would coincide with Korea’s first F1 event, which is also scheduled for 2010, at its new circuit in the country’s south.
News publication Automobilwoche, reported […]
We now have the complete gallery of official images of Hyundai’s upcoming Veracruz seven-seater SUV. The images reveal that the vehicle will feature accessories normally reserved for high-end luxury models, including LED lighting for both tail-lights and mirrors, automated head-light washers, reverse parking sensors and heated leather seats. US deliveries may still include the 263hp […]
Images of Hyundai’s upcoming Veracruz full-sized SUV crossover have been leaked onto the internet before its official unveiling pegged for October this year. Initial sales will start in its homeland, South Korea, before reaching the US in early 2007. The new car is significantly larger than its Santa Fe sibling on which it’s based, and […]