Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:22:55 GMT /Article/Sneak_peek_2011_Hyundai_Genesis_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5678 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 18:08:08 GMT Hyundai is readying the Genesis for a freshening. Originally scheduled for the 2012 model year, the refreshening may be moved up to 2011. Exterior updates will include new front and rear bumpers, updated headlamps and new signature styling on the grille, which will give an immediate tie-in to the Equus flagship. Also anticipated is a new eight-speed automatic transmission and -- sources say -- a supercharged version. [source] 0700e0f83ec749edbf582f4b54a7e5f6 /Article/RMR_Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe_starts_Formula_D_season_with_Nissan_power/5446 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:19:28 GMT  When Rhys Millen debuted the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the season's first Formula Drift event at Long Beach, not all was what it seemed. When the factory-supported drift program was announced in February at the Chicago Auto Show, it was still in its formative stages. The original press release noted that the car would be powered by a stroked and turbocharged 4.1-liter version of Hyundai's Lambda V6 cranking out 550 hp. However, Hyundai didn't give final approval for the drift program with... 515e523e4fe39031e860619c6034a42a /Article/2010_Honda_Insight/5440 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:41:15 GMT First off, let us all recognize the 2800 pound, leaf-eating pachyderm in the room. Though the 2009 Insight is Honda's latest hybrid, it looks suspiciously like the Toyota Prius.It's not hard to understand why. The Prius has been a massive hit for Toyota in sales and image greenification. It's won car of the year awards in Japan, Europe, and North America, as well as our own COTY award back in 2004. It's the world's number-one-selling hybrid vehicle, but more important is who's bought them. Early... 152bdca8b5473a372bb80aa58cbdd1d3 /Article/Hyundai_s_strategy_paying_off_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5366 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:22:50 GMT Detroit's automakers have lost their mojo and not even some of the stellar products they have today are doing much to bring it home. Hyundai, it appears, has found it. The South Korean automaker once known for "cheap and cheerful" economy cars has kicked its game up a few notches and even those who chuckled at the thought of owning one now are paying attention. It's been hard not to with the massive ad campaign the company is waging. Ad campaign resonatesThink Sunday. As in Super Bowl Sunday, the day... f26f21700cd852288c81f7335ecfeef5 /Article/DETROIT_AUTO_SHOW_Hyundai_s_Design_Chief_Out_Trouble_In_Lexus_Cloneland/4990 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:44:17 GMT This can't have a good back story if you ask us.US design chief at Hyundai Joel Piaskowski, who started there in 2003, is a goner.He did the Genesis Coupe design which in our opinion was the best thing ever to come out of Hyundai.Any guesses why he left the building?Neither Hyundai or Joel the Coupe man made a statement regarding the departure.Is there trouble brewing in Lexus clone paradise?[source] 40771969c4549cc366e66583693a7767 /Article/Can_Hyundai_REALLY_Beat_Lexus_Or_ANY_Of_The_Other_Premier_Brands/4981 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:51:59 GMT I have to admit, I admire companies that really believe deep down that they can accomplish the impossible and go out and try to do it.So you have to be impressed, that a company like Hyundai actually THINKS they can take Lexus and the other premium brands head on.And they certainly look like they are making some of the right moves to inch toward the prize.And they show NO signs of quitting.But the question we need answered is, can they REALLY do it?Do you honestly believe their goals are achievable or... 6bfe81b8c9d0d992a0f4fa60bd721134 /Article/Can_Hyundai_REALLY_Beat_Lexus_Or_ANY_Of_The_Other_Premier_Brands/4960 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:51:49 GMT I have to admit, I admire companies that really believe deep down that they can accomplish the impossible and go out and try to do it.So you have to be impressed, that a company like Hyundai actually THINKS they can take Lexus and the other premium brands head on.And they certainly look like they are making some of the right moves to inch toward the prize.And they show NO signs of quitting.But the question we need answered is, can they REALLY do it?Do you honestly believe their goals are achievable or... ef1ad16a007a7e6f0635c8e8b12c3b5f /Article/The_Potentially_Stunning_2010_Hyundai_Sonata/4818 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:38 GMT Hyundai, once the butt of many jokes within the automotive industry, appear to be proving with each new release that thay are very serious players in this game.One segment in which they compete most succesfully is the mid-sized family arena, with their Sonata offering.The 2010 model year brings a completely new Sonata, and from the looks of these renderings, Hyundai looks to be In It To Win It!http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2010-hyundai-sonata-yf-spy-shots/[source] 7087b52b5cbc690425b3941fbfb73f98 /Article/Can_Hyundai_Expand_On_The_Success_Of_The_Genesis_To_Create_A_New_Image/4679 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:59:28 GMT When I first saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, I thought it looked nice in a nondescript sort of way. There's no badge embossed on the grille, but its shoulders are wide and there's a sense of power to it. But when I parked on the street in Chicago, it seemed everyone walked by it, smiling, nodding in approval, stopping by to tell me how nice the car was. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction.Standing in the middle of Koreatown on the north side of the Windy City may have had something to do... 5a527636add3ca769b3878fa7b8113fa /Article/Can_Hyundai_Expand_On_The_Success_Of_The_Genesis_To_Create_A_New_Image/4648 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:59:00 GMT When I first saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, I thought it looked nice in a nondescript sort of way. There's no badge embossed on the grille, but its shoulders are wide and there's a sense of power to it. But when I parked on the street in Chicago, it seemed everyone walked by it, smiling, nodding in approval, stopping by to tell me how nice the car was. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction.Standing in the middle of Koreatown on the north side of the Windy City may have had something to do... 051c4fb5700a2c1aa1bf49ba4c64ee31 /Article/Hyundai_looks_to_exceptional_Genesis_to_create_new_image_The_Detroit_News_detnews_com/4595 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:17:38 GMT CHICAGO -- When I first saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, I thought it looked nice in a nondescript sort of way. There's no badge embossed on the grille, but its shoulders are wide and there's a sense of power to it. But when I parked on the street in Chicago, it seemed everyone walked by it, smiling, nodding in approval, stopping by to tell me how nice the car was. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction. Standing in the middle of Koreatown on the north side of the Windy City may have had... 46233c6c8eeb3efa00d9cc3cac9da3fd /Article/2011_Hyundai_Portico_Preliminary_Specifications/4593 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:48:33 GMT Consumer Guide's Impressions of the 2011 Hyundai PorticoIt's all set to go, but Hyundai's fourth SUV could be derailed by the credit crisis and other economic woes. And does a distressed U.S. market really want a "new Chrysler Pacifica?"What We Know About the 2011 Hyundai PorticoThere's as much uncertainty about this long-rumored Hyundai as there is about the global economy. South Korea's largest automaker signaled its plan to offer another crossover SUV with the 2005 Portico concept, but has... 0db1ff193801bd0371adbf8e7f235c81 /Article/2009_Hyundai_i20_U_K_pricing_announced/4548 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:20:24 GMT Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive... 180ee7811e9143aa67e9be8e1d99ffc0 /Article/2009_Hyundai_i20_U_K_pricing_announced/4493 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:19:46 GMT Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive... 88769304a24e5b58a57bebe34a0cc863 /Article/2009_Hyundai_i20_U_K_pricing_announced/4470 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:19:40 GMT Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive... b6dcddb64f269837f9f144f4eb136a48 /Article/Hyundai_Makes_Everyone_Else_Look_Good_In_November_By_Falling_40/4327 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:00:19 GMT Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 19,221 for the month of November, a 40 percent decrease from November 2007 levels. "We are still experiencing challenging times but believe that Hyundai remains exceptionally well positioned to confront these difficult market conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "The Hyundai Holiday Sales event will continue to offer great deals for the month of December and we are proud of the fact that... 6bc1e598b2ece37ccd972df74fb5b7f7 /Article/Hyundai�_s_fuel_efficiel_fleet_coming_in_2015/4174 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:54:00 GMT Scrapping the 2020 schedule to get its fleet fuel efficient up to 35 mpg, Hyundai has decided to aim for 2015 instead. This decision will give the Korean automaker several advantages, including receiving credits for leading in the curve. Maybe more significantly at this time that Democrats are in control of both the Congress and the White House, there is a compelling prospect that California may win its waiver for CO2 restrictions from the EPA. If that occurs, Hyundai and all the others will have to get... 69331bdd1db00a60a415649adf28edc8 /Article/Oh_it_s_on_Hyundai_Accent_regains_Cheapest_Car_in_America_title/4136 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:35 GMT Less than a month after Nissan announced its $9,990 blue-light-special Versa Sedan 1.6, Hyundai has one-upped them. Or should that be one-downed? The 2009 Hyundai Accent has regained the title of Cheapest New Car in America with a starting price that undercuts the Nissan by a Jackson. Priced at $9,970, it is now the least expensive new car on the market. And Hyundai didn't reduce content to get the price down. It's essentially the same Accent you could have bought last month, just with a lower... dab7a784b5f35d86a778df8a9ecccce8 /Article/Hyundai_announces_Blue_Drive_efficiency_strategy_Sonata_hybrid_in_2010/4122 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:34 GMT Hyundai has decided not to wait until 2020 to get its fleet average fuel economy up to 35 mpg, aiming instead for 2015. That will provide several advantages for the Korean manufacturer, including earning credits for being ahead of the curve. Perhaps more importantly now that Democrats are controlling both Congress and the White House, there is a strong possibility that California may get its waiver for CO2 standards from the EPA. If that happens, Hyundai and everyone else will have to get well beyond 35... 563abce13dd5f908d4d4976c7cb2920e /Article/John_Krafcik_announced_new_CEO_of_Hyundai_USA/4035 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:29 GMT One of our faviorte automotive executives John Krafcik, former FoMoCo truck executive, has been given the responsibility of being in charge of Hyundai’s entire U.S. operation. Krafcik, 47 and vice president of product development and strategic planning, has been promoted to acting president and CEO of the Korean automaker’s U.S. division.This is the guy behind most of the Genesis and Genesis Coupe operations.[source] 17af14558bcd8774802d02ec47e1256a /Article/Hyundai_promotes_American_executive_The_Detroit_News_detnews_com/4005 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:15 GMT Hyundai Motor Co. has promoted John Krafcik, one of the longest-serving U.S. executives at the South Korean automaker and one of the industry's leading manufacturing experts, to acting president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America. He steps in for former Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Jong Eun Kim, who returned to the headquarters in Seoul after slightly less than a year on the job. Krafcik, who joined Hyundai slightly more than four years ago, takes the helm at a challenging... 6867d93a084af3500d814979292af1b0 /Article/John_Krafcik_announced_new_CEO_of_Hyundai_USA/3987 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:46 GMT One of our faviorte automotive executives John Krafcik, former FoMoCo truck executive, has been given the responsibility of being in charge of Hyundai’s entire U.S. operation. Krafcik, 47 and vice president of product development and strategic planning, has been promoted to acting president and CEO of the Korean automaker’s U.S. division.This is the guy behind most of the Genesis and Genesis Coupe operations.[source] bc3a54996741523c491a14756fc30542 /Article/Hyundai_promotes_American_executive_The_Detroit_News_detnews_com/3957 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:29 GMT Hyundai Motor Co. has promoted John Krafcik, one of the longest-serving U.S. executives at the South Korean automaker and one of the industry's leading manufacturing experts, to acting president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America. He steps in for former Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Jong Eun Kim, who returned to the headquarters in Seoul after slightly less than a year on the job. Krafcik, who joined Hyundai slightly more than four years ago, takes the helm at a challenging... fb4425651678f98baf7abdc49f442973 /Article/LA_Auto_Show_Hyundai_HED_5_i_Mode_Concept/3915 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:29:12 GMT The HED-5 “i-Mode” concept was unveiled by Hyundai at the 2008 LA Auto Show today, highlighting an all-fresh, environment-friendly powertrain making its first-ever appearance for Hyundai. The six-seater family crossover, which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, merges visionary styling with future technologies and advanced eco-dynamics.The HED-5 i-Mode unveils for the US outlet a first-ever direct-injection powerplant for Hyundai, the Theta Turbo GDI. The 2.0-liter... 757dac041f9e790cee87898e594a2efb /Article/Hyundai_s_Genesis_Ranks_In_NADA_Top_5_Luxury_Cars/3762 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:12:10 GMT "Riding in the lap of luxury" takes on a whole new meaning for luxury cars in 2009. The editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced their top 5 luxury cars for 2009 based on a variety of factors, including styling, luxury amenities and overall handling."Time will tell how negatively the luxury car segment will be impacted after the economic shakeout," said Jeff Glucker, road test editor at NADAguides.com. "From our vantage point... 792a4fea260887d79103853e57255c92 /Article/Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe_to_feature_Brembo_brakes/3429 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:29:45 GMT Update: Hyundai has announced that its upcoming Genesis Coupe will be available with a high-performance brake package from Brembo. For the Coupe’s front 18in wheels, Brembo engineers developed 13.4in x 1.1in 340mm x 28mm rotors and four-piston fixed calipers. The rear wheels, meanwhile, are fitted with 13in x 0.78in 330mm x 20mm rotors and smaller four-pot calipers. Original: Hyundai held a special event recently where it invited a total of 20 different aftermarket performance tuners to measure up the... 1627dbd1dce7590b1cc7d523f1612bfd /Article/2010_Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe/3317 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:44:19 GMT On Sale: Spring 2009 Expected Pricing: $22,000 to $29,000 The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is svelt new two-door that goes on sale in early spring 2009 as a 2010 model. Hyundai's concept coupe was a hit at the greater Los Angeles auto show last year Fall 2007. It piqued the interest of those looking for a sharp looking rear-drive sports car at an affordable price. Now, the unveiling of the production version of this car at the April 2008 New York Auto Show was no let down as it grabbed the headlines when two... fa578d388a82cb6375fc3b112189bd76 /Article/Hyundai_HED_5/3304 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:12:26 GMT Hyundai's HED-5 ‘i-Mode' six-seat MPV appears large in person and features certain polarizing features, which seem to mix three concepts into one. Convex and concave surfaces combine with a wedged side profile and a rounded front and rear, to give the appearance of a bow under pressure. But one of the most intriguing aspects are the negatively arching 'A and a half'-pillar and C-pillars, emphasized by almond shaped quarter-lights. There seems to be a conscious attempt not to follow usual... 473fd83afdd75d7540c1f89c0c20a314 /Article/Hyundai_Matrix/3296 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:06:09 GMT South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai has released official photos of the new C-segment Matrix MPV scheduled to go on sale in the European market. This is the first major facelift since the original vehicle, designed by Pininfarina, was launched in 2001.   The new vehicle exhibits many of the styling themes seen on Hyundai production and concept vehicles - such as the i10 and i30. The front end is defined by a slim upper grille supported by reverse trapezoid lower intake and the headlamps have... 863e3d8d2c0777ba7d8b74bcb207aacc /Article/2009_Hyundai_Genesis/3247 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:06:45 GMT Nearly every reviewer noted that the 2009 Hyundai Genesis has styling that takes no chances and is conservative, if not downright bland. “In contrast to the advanced engineering in the Genesis, the styling is more cautious,” said Car and Driver. Several of the reviews also pointed to the tasteful but derivative nature of the design. Edmunds said, “This Hyundai looks and feels very much like a top-line Lexus,” and Automobile assessed the Genesis’s overall effect as “at... e0a29efce56cfb855b51e1037d1c4dda /Article/Hyundai_won_8217_t_offer_3_3L_V6_in_U_S_Genesis_sedan/3124 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:44:14 GMT Contrary to a report earlier today about Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan potentially being outfitted with the same 3.3L V6 found in the company’s Azera and Sonata, the company says it will not be offering the engine in U.S.-bound versions of the car. The engine will be offered in some other markets, however. The information on the 3.3L engine, dug up by the eagle-eyed gang at The Truth About Cars on the EPA’s fuel economy database website, indicated that the same 249hp V6 equipped in the new... fbbac49b2ab615a427a257dad40001c7 /Article/Hyundai_won_8217_t_offer_3_3L_V6_in_U_S_Genesis_sedan/3038 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:27:16 GMT Contrary to a report earlier today about Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan potentially being outfitted with the same 3.3L V6 found in the company’s Azera and Sonata, the company says it will not be offering the engine in U.S.-bound versions of the car. The engine will be offered in some other markets, however. The information on the 3.3L engine, dug up by the eagle-eyed gang at The Truth About Cars on the EPA’s fuel economy database website, indicated that the same 249hp V6 equipped in the new... 8de661b5e375d374ca02364912e733bc /Article/Hyundai_i10_Pictorial_Review/3019 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:03:08 GMT Let me convey something before we go for Hyundai i10’s pictorial review. Though it is heavily raining and today is sundayNovemeber 4th, i’m surprised to see so many fans in the showroom. Thankfully there are enough number of cars in the showroomhats of to Hyundai! everybody loves to see the car in flesh once they heard the news that the car is launched. We managed test drive i10 ‘magna’ and able to photo few other variants too. 1 Few manufacturers - Tata Motors, Mahindra and... 780cb56ce22a206c800a8a98b20871bf /Article/Hyundai_CEO_Our_hybrids_will_be_better_than_the_Prius/3008 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:48:45 GMT Now that the 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan is out and with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe on the way next year, we’ve stopped laughing however, we still don’t think Hyundai is at the same level of German or Japanese luxury.Speaking about the Korean automakers upcoming range of hybrid and fuel cell cars, Dong-Jin said that his green lineup will be ‘more advanced than the Prius.’ He said that Toyota’s hybrid systems are “now quite old-tech.”We’re not even going to bother commenting on that... 8a46ace8af49099b0179ed39e0851ef0 /Article/Hyundai_joins_race_to_develop_ultra_low_cost_vehicle/2949 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:47:58 GMT Hyundai has confirmed it will enter the burgeoning ultra-low cost vehicle market with the announcement that it’s planning to launch a small car for the Indian and Chinese car market by 2011, or 2012. The car will have a relatively low price tag to attract customers in the two rapidly growing markets, which combined comprise over one-third of the world’s population and thus present a critical opportunity for carmakers. Hyundai is hoping to sell the car for around $3,500, which would make it... 266f57c4f25dad30ffa30521a4aae46c /Article/Hyundai_announces_pricing_for_the_Genesis_sedan/2925 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:23:13 GMT Pricing starts at $33,000 for the base entry-level model which is powered by a 3.8 liter V6 unit producing 290-hp, mated to Hyundai’s Aisin six-speed automatic transmission with ShiftronicTM. The range topper will start at $38,000 and will carry the new Tau 4.6 liter V8 that produces 375-hp. The 3.8 liter model returns an EPA fuel-economy estimate of 18/27mpg city/highway, while the 4.8 liter V8 achieves a projected fuel economy of 17/25mpg.Hyundai has already taken 700 orders for the Genesis sedan... 1b0413da0a680da5428a0bc15852e825 /Article/Hyundai_Genesis_sedan_to_start_at_33k/2908 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:23:07 GMT Click above for a high-res gallery of the Hyundai Genesis sedan.Hyundai has finally announced pricing for its first attempt at a serious luxury sedan, and when sales begin later this June, buyers content with the 3.8-liter V6's 290 horses can get behind the wheel of the Genesis sedan for $33,000.The entry-level Genesis 3.8 will come equipped with an Aisin six-speed automatic transmission and will include 17-inch alloys, fog lamps, dual-power heated side mirrors, heated leather seats, cruise control, a... 4b311264895f25cd8f12d1118bd7c3bd /Article/Update_Hyundai_announces_pricing_for_Genesis_Sedan/2889 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:22:44 GMT Updated: Hyundai announced on Monday that it had already signed 700 customers onto its Genesis Sedan sales rolls before the car even arrived in the U.S., and now the company has disclosed the price those 700 customers - and everyone else - will be paying. Starting at $33,000 for the V6 version and $38,000 for the V8 version, the Genesis Sedan will continue Hyundai’s tradition of pricing its cars well under the ostensible competition. The company also confirmed the power ratings of its engines at... bb6a137c92df9a2c909ccdea84d1d44d /Article/First_Test_Drive_2009_Hyundai_Genesis_Sedan/2868 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:47 GMT Hyundai Genesis is longer and wider, with a longer wheelbase and shorter turning radius than BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, and Lexus ES. Lower coefficient of drag, 0.27, and better fuel economy than most. On Namyang's tight handling course, the Genesis's suspension handles transitions reasonably well. Push it hard, though, and the front tires scrub into ....[source] 9010d02fb9f8becb6f1adc3860396b68 /Article/Hyundai_Azera_Limited_Review/2869 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:47 GMT The High Value Luxury ChoiceThe Azera is Hyundai’s, full-size flagship luxury sedan. It’s a spacious V6-powered, front-wheel-drive four-dour capable of transporting five adults in generous comfort.Soft lines define the car’s exterior appearanceIt’s unlikely anyone will quarrel over the Azera’s styling, it’s sufficiently conservative to be considered inoffensive yet distinct enough to catch the eye; it’s also masks quite effectively the vehicle’s size, which is approximately 2-inches... 0a19deaeae30e9c6f4fb8c6a96ebe51f /Article/Reviewer_Says_New_Hyundai_Genesis_Trunk_Is_Finished_Worse_Than_A_21K_Chevy/2864 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:46 GMT 7 Series size, 5 Series performance, 3 Series price, Hyundai says.[source] 881380a284b70f6fcae41d665bae9a89 /Article/First_Drive_2009_Hyundai_Genesis_sedan/2843 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:53:37 GMT Click the image above for a hi-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan.Autoblog recently spent time in Korea driving pre-production versions of the new Hyundai Genesis. This is the car that, according to Hyundai, will usher in a new era of luxury. Them's big words, and we only got a limited amount of time to figure out how true -- or not -- they were. But the main thing you need to know about the Genesis is this: unless they pull a bait and switch on the price range they mentioned, the car will be... abcca0d9a91046f5707e4e5b13cca72d /Article/Spied_2010_Hyundai_i90/2797 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:18 GMT Hyundai is going the whole nine yards with its new executive saloon – or should that be i90?Our spies caught the i90 undergoing testing as it gets ready to take on Germany’s premium brands. And the Korean manufacturer is promising it will be crammed with the kind of technology usually reserved for Audis, Mercedes and BMWs.[source] a48aec86a86d2c654ee68c6da6b4edc0 /Article/Spy_Shots_Hyundai_Genesis_LWB_sedan/2623 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:11 GMT Given the popularity of long-wheelbase LWB models in Asia, particularly in China where a high proportion of premium cars owners prefer to be driven rather than tackle the traffic themselves, it was only a matter of time until an extended version of the new Hyundai Genesis sedan was spotted. These are the first images of the LWB South Korean saloon, caught while testing in Germany. The new model, codenamed BHL-VI, will stretch an additional eight inches over the standard model and will initially be... 73235825b2852704309c2bd5a4a01650 /Article/Is_Hyundai_targeting_Texas_for_a_new_manufacturing_plant/2501 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:46 GMT Richard Cortez, the Mayor of McAllen, Texas, called a news conference earlier this week to announce that city officials were in talks with an unnamed automaker to build a new manufacturing facility in the Rio Grande Valley. Interestingly enough, he gave few other details as he was worried about upsetting the "customer" as they have asked for silence on the project. Not to surprise anyone, but all signs are pointing at Hyundai Motor Company. The Mayor has good reason to keep his mouth shut. Just two... 49bc3d52ad0a783007fef72f4ff44d62 /Article/Sept_launch_for_Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe_in_South_Korea/2357 Sat, 3 May 2008 09:04:40 GMT Hyundai’s all-new Genesis Coupe made its world debut last month at the New York Auto Show but the car isn’t set to go on sale official until September and only in South Korea initially. Hyundai confirmed the car will eventually be launched in other markets including the U.S., Europe and China but has released details on a timetable or volumes. The carmaker’s first RWD model, the Genesis sedan, was also launched in South Korea first and it isn’t expected to arrive in global markets until the end... 051baf3bbcfba14f8e1544ae0a621e7d /Article/First_Drive_2009_Hyundai_Sonata_Korean_bred_redesigned_in_America/2290 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:45 GMT Click for a high res gallery of the new SonataIn recent months, Hyundai has made a big splash with the introductions of the Genesis sedan and coupe. While those two models will likely do wonders for Hyundai's street cred, they will definitely be niche players when it comes to volume. Among passenger cars in the US market, the midsize segment has been the highest volume category for nearly two decades. Since the mid-nineties, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been the primary players with everyone... ba61c4c7b02afdbeccc080d8e7f4c88c /Article/First_Drive_2009_Hyundai_Sonata_Korean_bred_redesigned_in_America/2291 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:45 GMT Click for a high res gallery of the new SonataIn recent months, Hyundai has made a big splash with the introductions of the Genesis sedan and coupe. While those two models will likely do wonders for Hyundai's street cred, they will definitely be niche players when it comes to volume. Among passenger cars in the US market, the midsize segment has been the highest volume category for nearly two decades. Since the mid-nineties, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been the primary players with everyone... 2bc6c1a27d7172cddbaeb821294991d7 /Article/Has_Hyundai_s_Sonata_Finally_Matched_The_Accord_And_Camry/2051 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:41:14 GMT In 2006, Motor Trend's long-term test fleet made good use of a then-new Hyundai Sonata. It lived a solid year with us, working hard every day, with no problems to speak of, and earned far more praise than complaint. But it was a Wish List car. "Wish the interior were a little better designed and finished." "Wish there were a little less noise and road rumble." And the proverbial "Wish it had a little more power."We can't claim to have had anything to do with it, but as the... 53af8f7f0e41e477404708bb70428d6b /Article/Hyundai_may_replace_Tiburon_with_Veloster_based_coupe/1921 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:58:53 GMT This year is the last for the Tiburon two-door hatch, though Hyundai is quick to point out it’s not being replaced by the new Genesis coupe due to hit dealerships in early 2009. Its replacement - another small FWD coupe - will most likely be based on the sexy Veloster concept from the Seoul auto show. “We are seriously looking at a small front-wheel-drive coupe to replace the Tiburon, but I can’t say when that will happen,” said John Krafcik, Vice President of product development... 261becf2acd170416d49cfbcbbc27e5e