Hyundai News
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Weird, but true: Hyundai recently loosed 40 baboons on the latest Hyundai i30 hatchback. The i30 shares most of its essentials with the Elantra, though it's a hatchback in the case of the monkey-infested durability tester. Hyundai claims it's the first test of its kind by a U.K. manufacturer, implying that some other manufacturers have done this as well. We don't recall the other occurrences, and we think that sort of thing would stick with us. We could rattle off a dozen puns, but we'll let Hyundai's official statement, courtesy of product manager Felicity Wood, do the work: "At Hyundai we...
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BMW And Hyundai In Talks Over Possible Engine Deal: Report
Despite already having engine tie-ups with PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota, BMW is now reportedly in talks with Hyundai over a possible deal to share future development costs for powertrains and other areas. The information was revealed by an inside source who said the two automakers were only at...
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Rhys Millen Shows Off 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Drift Car
Hyundai showed up to the Streets of Long Beach with the 2013 Genesis Coupe drift car and driver Rhys "Mad Skilz" Millen and filmed the whole event.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe debuts at 2012 New York auto show
Hyundai’s Santa Fe crossover has been one of many success stories for the brand in recent years. Time has begun to pass it by, however, as most of its competitors have been revised in recent years, leaving the Santa Fe to soldier on wearing its blend-into-the-background styling. That’s...
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Next-Generation Hyundai Genesis Due In 2013
Hyundai will launch an all-new Genesis sedan in 2013, followed by a new Sonata sedan in 2014.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Previewed Ahead Of New York Auto Show
We’ve known for a while that a new, completely redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45 for European readers) was in the works thanks to the sighting of numerous prototypes and even an inadvertent leak a few months back. Hyundai has now released two images of its new crossover, while also confirming...
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Hyundai's extended-range electric concept, the i-oniq, makes its public debut at this week's Geneva Motor Show.
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Hyundai Reveals i-oniq Electric Concept Ahead Of Geneva Show
Hyundai will introduce the next evolution of its "fluidic sculpture" design, in shooting brake form, at next week's Geneva Motor Show.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First Drive
In recent years, Hyundai has surged toward the top of the sales charts because it plays so strongly to value-minded shoppers. It’s done well in sensible metrics like reliability, resale value, and satisfaction; achieved good safety ratings; and offers a strong list of features for the money...
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Sporty Elantra GT Turbo Possible: Report
With the release of the new 2013 Veloster Turbo, Hyundai now has a potent four-cylinder turbo engine that’s just begging to go into other models in the automaker’s ever-expanding lineup. One recipient for the new engine may end up being the recently revealed 2013 Elantra GT. The Elantra...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
With the sporty and stylish Elantra Coupe on the stage, you might be wondering if the more practical 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is getting any attention. If you're a hatch-head, after all, it's the one you're interested in. Though the Elantra's styling themes, introduced with the sedan, translate well...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Today is a big day in the Windy City for Hyundai, as two new versions of the Elantra have been unveiled. The sporty-looking Elantra Coupe in particular is drawing eyes. These live photos show it looks as good in person as it does in the polished official shots. The two-door version of the Elantra...
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We’ve known about a sporty coupe version of the award-winning Hyundai Elantra for a while now, with even some spy shots of the car appearing last November. Hyundai has now taken the wraps off its two-door Elantra, with the car making its official world debut this week at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show as the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. When it goes on sale this spring, the new Elantra Coupe will offer buyers sporty styling, gas mileage as high as 40 mpg, and the option of a six-speed automatic transmission. Some other features that’s sure to entice buyers are an available 7-inch...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
A sporty coupe wasn’t the only new Elantra variant Hyundai had planned for this week’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The South Korean automaker has also used the event to unveil its new 2013 Elantra GT, a practical five-door hatch version of the award-winning Elantra sedan. The new 2013...
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Super Bowl Ads: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec To The Rescue
In Hyundai's latest Super Bowl ad, its revised Genesis Coupe proves it's good at more than just accelerating, braking and cornering.
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Super Bowl Videos: Hyundai Channels 'Rocky,' Toyota Reinvents The World
The latest Super Bowl ad from Hyundai inspires, but not nearly as much as the big game ad from Toyota.
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Disapproving Cows, Golf, And The Hyundai Veloster Rally Car
Rhys Millen was born into racing awesomeness, grew up in it, and continues to live it nearly every day. So what's new in the Millen repertoire? How about rally car golf, courtesy of his alliance with Hyundai. The Veloster rally car might not seem like the ideal golf cart at first (though there is...
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45) Spy Shots
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, or ix45 as it's known in Europe, is expected to be revealed in the second half of 2012 before going on sale later that same year or early next.
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The 2013 Veloster Turbo is promising a lot more driving enjoyment to match what's already a very exciting package. Under the hood is a new turbocharged version of the company's 'Gamma' 1.6-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder engine—that's the same engine that's in the Veloster and Accent—but here it's fitted with a twin-scroll turbocharger and pumps out 201 horsepower, along with a lot more torque that should be accessible at much lower revs. That should not only make the Veloster a blast to drive, but it should remedy the lack of low-rev torque that we've found in the non-turbo...
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video
Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupe has already established a pretty strong reputation among driving enthusiasts and weekend-racer types, and it looks to strengthen that appeal beginning later this year, when a significantly refreshed version hits dealerships. With more a lot more power for...
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Live Photos: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has finally made its U.S. debut following an initial reveal in South Korea back in November and in several other markets since. Hyundai chose this week’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show for the car’s debut, and here we have the live photos direct from the auto show...
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Live Pics: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Hyundai's new three-door Veloster sporty coupe is very appealing in so many ways. Its unique three-door layout allows back-seat passengers to enter more easily than in a standard coupe, thanks to an added (smaller) rear passenger-side door; it offers more connectivity and better interior...
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets an all-new eight-speed automatic, and both engines make more power—a lot more power—while also improving their gas-mileage ratings.
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The 2013 Veloster Turbo will join the lineup, packing a new 201-horsepower version of the automaker's 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine, paired with either a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.
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