Hyundai News
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If a Kiwi and a Korean car maker seem like an odd couple, you haven't been paying attention the past few years. Few brand-driver partnerships have seemed to fit so well, in fact, and the duo will continue for the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship in 2012. Millen's brand of hoonage seems to fit well with Hyundai's youth-oriented image for cars like the Veloster and Genesis Coupe--both cars that have been converted to drifting or racing use by Millen. For 2012, a re-tuned and updated Veloster will be his ride of choice. Like the Ford Fiesta, Dodge Dart and other compact cars the Veloster will...
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Hyundai Uses Dozens Of Monkeys To Test DurabilityWeird, 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...
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BMW And Hyundai In Talks Over Possible Engine Deal: ReportDespite 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 CarHyundai 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 showHyundai’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 2013Hyundai will launch an all-new Genesis sedan in 2013, followed by a new Sonata sedan in 2014.
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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 that it will be unveiled next month at the 2012 New York Auto Show before going on sale later in the year as a 2013 model. Hyundai has also revealed that the 2013 Santa Fe will debut its latest design language dubbed "Storm Edge". Described as an evolution of the current “Fluidic...
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Hyundai i-oniq Concept Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowHyundai'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 ShowHyundai 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 DriveIn 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: ReportWith 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 ShowWith 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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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 shares the sedan's bold front end, and similar side styling, but with a very fast and curvaceous coupe roof that tapers smoothly into a rear end with almost no deck. It's a successful interpretation of the same themes--proportions don't always translate well between sedans and coupes, but Hyundai has...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe debuts at 2012 Chicago auto showWe’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...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowA 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 RescueIn 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 WorldThe 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 CarRhys 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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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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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: 2012 Detroit Auto Show VideoThe 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...
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: 2012 Detroit Auto Show VideoHyundai'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 ShowThe 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 ShowHyundai'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 ShowThe 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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