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Saturday, Dec 26
Mazda RX-8 to die as RX-7 resurfaces for 2012? - Autoblog
Mazda RX-8 to die as RX-7 resurfaces for 2012? blog) If true, we can expect the next RX-7 to cost somewhere around $25000 and be positioned against cars like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and the upcoming RWD ...
Monday, Dec 7
JD Power releases sat-nav study findings, crowns Ford tops - Autoblog
JD Power releases sat-nav study findings, crowns Ford tops blog) Non-Ford top ten nav-system finishers include the Acura TL (third), Porsche 911 (fifth), Cadillac CTS (sixth), Hyundai Genesis (ninth) and Infiniti ...
Thursday, May 7
Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track - but what if you don ...
From the Accent to the Genesis sedan, Hyundai still offers some of the most affordable products, but the decades-old connotations of "cheap" have been largely laid to rest. With the introduction of the Tiburon, Hyundai finally dipped its toe into the ...
Monday, May 4
Review: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
by John Neff on May 4th 2009 at 12:00PM Hyundai has been batting a thousand of late, with new vehicles like the Genesis sedan and Genesis coupe shaking up their respective segments and leaving class leaders looking over their shoulders. ...
Tuesday, Jan 6
Hyundai Genesis pips Lexus ES350 for Consumer Reports' top-rated "upscale sedan"
Hyundai made it clear from the onset that the new Genesis sedan would upset the balance in the luxury world, particularly at the expense of Lexus. Consumer Reports' latest round of testing proves that Hyundai has succeeded in dethroning Toyota's luxury arm as the latest credible entry in...
Monday, Jan 5
Next Hyundai Equus is one angry stallion
This is the sketch that follows an earlier rendering of the third generation Hyundai Equus, due in 2010. As far as sedans are concerned, it looks like Hyundai is moving toward the Aston Martin school of design -- make something everyone loves, and then make it a little different and give it a...
Tuesday, Dec 30
How is the Genesis selling? Hyundai's marketing VP spills the beans
It's no secret that Hyundai's big push upmarket has come at a difficult time. With monthly sales plummeting and available loan capital shrinking, the Genesis sedan has seemingly picked an inopportune moment to roll onto America's bloodied dealership forecourts. In spite of this, the Ko...
Monday, Dec 29
Manic Hyundai Sunday: Genesis Coupe to debut in Super Bowl ad
After discovering that Hyundai would be running two separate commercials during the Super Bowl to introduce the Genesis coupe to the masses, we've been trying to imagine what kind of "precision driving footage" Rhys Millen would provide "matched to a completely distinct soundtrack"...
Monday, Dec 22
Hyundai, Kia slash 2008 forecasts
Hot on the wheels heels of Toyota slashing its recently amended profit forecast by another 90%, Hyundai and Kia have cut their sales forecasts by 12.5% and told managers there'll be no extra fat in their paychecks this year. The combined company predicted sales of 4.8 million vehicles, that...
Friday, Dec 19
Rendered Speculation: 2010 Hyundai Sonata looks Geni-good
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai, Rendered SpeculationHyundai's Genesis might be knocked as "generic," but some would argue that the car is the most balanced, handsome design to ever issue forth from the Korean juggernaut (at least until the Genesis Coupe rolls up). Range topper...
Wednesday, Nov 26
Oh, it's on! Hyundai Accent regains Cheapest Car in America title
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. Pric...
Tuesday, Nov 4
SEMA 2008: Rhys Millen's RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Click above for a high-res gallery of the RMR Genesis Coupe Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) took delivery of one turbocharged 2.0-liter Hyundai prototype on August 8th and after 12 weeks of stripping, fabricating and building, created this: the "Art of Speed" Genesis Coupe.
Tuesday, Sep 9
In The Autoblog Garage: 2008 Hyundai Accent SE
Hyundai persevered, and now the South Korean industrial giant is making vehicles that garner good recommendations and carry one of the best warranties in the business. Hyundai's Accent could be considered a spiritual successor to the ...
Friday, Mar 28
Autoblog Podcast #90
SUBSCRIBE to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes ADD the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator DOWNLOAD the show now originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Thursday, Mar 13
Opinion: VIDEO: One cranky South Korean gets to drive the Hyundai Genesis
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Videos, Hyundai, Driving Click above to watch the video Gallery: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Source: Auto.joins.com via YouTube] Continue reading VIDEO: One cranky South Korean gets to drive the Hyundai Genesis
Sunday, Jan 13
Detroit 2008: 2009 Hyundai Genesis revealed, Phil Collins would be proud
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai click above for more high-res live images of the 2008 Hyunda Genesis Sedan Gallery: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Continue reading Detroit 2008: 2009 Hyundai Genesis revealed, Phil Collins would be proud
Monday, Jan 7
Detroit '08 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Genesis shakes things up
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai click above to view more high-res images of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Gallery: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Continue reading Detroit '08 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Genesis shakes things up Permalink | Email this | Comments
Monday, Dec 17
More turbocharged motors coming from Hyundai
In 2009, that's all going to change when Hyundai unleashes its RWD Genesis coupe to the masses. The new two-door model from Hyundai will feature a direct-injection 2.0-liter turbo'd motor (co-developed by Hyundai, Chrysler and Mitsubishi), sending power to the rear wheels via a six-spe...
Wednesday, Aug 1
By the Numbers: July 2007
Ford Motor Co -15.7% at 195,245 (07/06: 241,339) General Motors -18.5% at 320,935 (07/06: 410,332) Honda America -3.2% at 141,049 (07/06: 151,804) Nissan North America 5.9% at 87,877 (07/06: 86,406) Toyota Motor Co. -3.5% at 224,058 (07/06: 241,826)
Friday, Jul 27
Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis interior
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai, InfinitiThe Hyundai Genesis is one of many highly anticipated vehicles for calendar year 2008, with high-end features like RWD and powerful V6 and V8 engines at a Hyundai price. One area of intrigue for the Genesis is the production int...
Friday, Jul 20
Hyundai and Kia open $58M green tech center
Bolstering their green credentials and commitment to the environment, Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have teamed up on a $50 million green tech R&D center. The purpose of the facility will be to "accelerate the commercialization of fuel-cell electric vehicles," and it is kitte...
Thursday, Jul 19
Hyundai reaches 5 million cars in the US
Today, Hyundai is manufacturing cars in the U.S. and Europe and is on target to reach 550,000 sales in America for this year. Recently, products like the new Veracruz and Santa Fe have shown just how far Hyundai has come. Next up is the Genesis luxury sedan and a rear-wheel-drive coupe.
Monday, Jul 16
Spy Shots: Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive coupe
The Veracruz, the rear-wheel-drive Genesis luxury sedan and various other new rear-wheel-drive offerings will take Hyundai into segments it's never been, but the one vehicle about which we're most excited is this, a rear-wheel-drive coupe from Hyundai.
Thursday, Jul 12
Hallelujah! Hyundai adds navigation system to 2008 Veracruz
Filed under: Gadgets, SUVs, Hyundai Trust us, there's an LG nav unit inside, even though Hyundai didn't release any pics of it Source: Hyundai via TheCarBlogger] Continue reading Hallelujah! Hyundai adds navigation system to 2008 Veracruz
Wednesday, Jul 11
Cruise Control: Hyundai's next big launch
Filed under: Hyundai, Earnings/Financials Think the Veracruz is the biggest vehicle Hyundai's ever produced? Compared to an Accent, the crossover is colossal, but it could soon find itself shrinking in the shadow of something much, much bigger from the Korean company.
Tuesday, Jul 10
Paulin releases its vision for the future
Paulin has worked with Hyundai, Kia, MG Rover and Tata in the past, and seems to put a lot of stake in its swooping designs that the firm expects to set the standard for exterior shaping in next generation automobiles. Source: Edmunds] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Tuesday, Jul 3
By the Numbers: June 2007
Chrysler Group -5% at 183,347 (6/06: 185,946) Ford Motor Co -11.5% at 247,599 (6/06: 269,404) General Motors -24% at 326,300 (6/06: 413,473) Honda America 7.3% at 140,935 (6/06: 126,449) Nissan North America 18.2% at 92,213 (6/06: 75,154) Toyota Motor Co. 6.1% at 245,739 (6/06: 223,018)
Saturn Outlook cleans up in Consumer Reports comparo
In the current August issue of CR that goes on sale tomorrow, however, a domestic model, the Saturn Outlook, dominated a field of four other midsize CUVs including the Hyundai Veracruz, Mazda CX-9, Chrysler Pacifica and Ford Edge. Its performance earned it a Very Good rating and a place be...
IIHS finds most trucks, SUVs and minivans have poor head restraints
Filed under: Minivans/MPVs, SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, Safety, Crossovers/CUVs, Acura, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GM, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, ToyotaOver the past few years, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has been testing the effectiveness...
Thursday, Jun 21
Motor Trend pitches Hyundai's Veracruz vs. Lexus RX
Filed under: Etc., Hyundai, Lexus We want to take on the Lexus, straight up." Those were the words of a confident Hyundai PR man when offered the challenge of pitting the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz up against the 2008 Lexus RX350 in an extensive road test conducted by Motor Trend.
Wednesday, Jun 13
Chrysler considering upping warranty coverage
Filed under: Car Buying, Maintenance, Chrysler, DaimlerChryslerWhat's the hottest new trend in Motown? Increasing the length of your warranty coverage. Hyundai turned up the heat when it began offering its 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty back in 2000 before passing it on t...
Thursday, Jun 7
Autoblog Podcast #68
Filed under: Podcasts, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, Hyundai, Pontiac, Saab, SaturnGetting back in the groove, we bring you Autoblog Podcast #68. Starting us off is the battle of the inside sources, where we debate which GM mole is correct about the CTS-V. One rumor has the hottest little Cadd...
Wednesday, Jun 6
Hyundai tops in Strategic Vision Total Quality Awards, Toyota a no show
Filed under: Hyundai, ToyotaStrategic Vision has released its results for the 2007 Total Quality Awards, and the final tally is a bit surprising. For the first time ever, Hyundai has risen to share the position of having the most models leading a segment, along with Nissan. Both brands had...
Friday, Jun 1
Hyundai offers big warranty on certified pre-owned vehicles
Hyundai's original 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty really forced the automaker to improve the quality of the cars it builds, otherwise the cost of warranty repairs would have put it out of business. That warranty first began around Y2K, so any vehicle that qualifies for Hyund...
Friday, May 25
Updated 2007 Kia Picanto bound for Barcelona
The Kia Picanto is a small city car that's a big seller for the South Korean automaker. Though not sold in the U.S., the Picanto, which is based on the Hyundai Getz, is a hit in Europe and other export markets where teeny weeny autos are appreciated by the populace. Early next month, Kia will be deb...
Thursday, May 10
Spy Shots: Hyundai's RWD Coupe!
Hyundai is about to be a very hot brand, and the biggest log on the fire will be its upcoming rear-wheel-drive BH platform that will spawn the Genesis luxury sedan, a long-wheelbase Genesis model, a Kia version of the Genesis, a possible pickup, and a groundbreaking (for Hyundai) rear-wh...
Wednesday, May 9
In-dash nav systems do damage to resale value
Automakers are starting to get hip to this fact. Hyundai, while they're offering integrated nav on the Veracruz, sees no problem selling Garmin aftermarket units right off the showroom floor. The portables are a fast growing segment as consumers realize the value of third-party, portab...
Autoblog Podcast #65
Filed under: Podcasts, Trends, Sedans/Saloons, Trucks/Pickups, Auction Action, Etc., Dodge, GM, Hyundai We're punchy for this one (just check out our outtakes at the end, even better than last time!). We start off with a lively debate over Hyundai's rumored full-size RWD truck on the BH...
Monday, May 7
Hyundai realizes dealers need educated on RWD
When you're used to selling Accents and Elantras everyday, being tossed a premium sedan, sporting rear-wheel drive and a V8 has the potential to be a bit of a shock. That's what Hyundai sales people are going to be faced with when the Genesis makes its way to dealers in the latter half of '08.
Friday, May 4
Hyundai takes aim at Scion, considers production of Veloster, Hellion
The Veloster is a slick-looking coupe that jumped onto the radar last month at the Seoul Motor Show, and would make a compelling addition to Hyundai showroom floors. Double bonus points for Hyundai if they approve it and manage to translate the concept's neat interior into something viab...
Thursday, May 3
Autoblog Podcast #64
Filed under: Podcasts, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Supercars, Chevrolet, Hyundai We're back with #64 after being laid low by illness and schedule last week. Starting it off is some analysis of the 430HP LS3 Corvette, which we were lucky enough to see unveiled in Bowling Green,...
Tuesday, May 1
By the Numbers: April 2007
Chrysler Group 10% at 193,104 (4/06: 190,095) Ford Motor Co -5.7% at 228,623 (4/06: 262,722) General Motors -2.2% at 311,687 (4/06: 345,404) Honda America -1.6% at 126,419 (4/06: 139,124) Nissan North America -11% at 71,124 (4/06: 86,720) Toyota Motor Co. 3.7% at 210,457 (4/06: 219,965)
Monday, Apr 30
You ready for a V8-powered, RWD coupe from Hyundai?
While we were digitally thumbing through the latest virtual issue of Winding Road (subscribe here for free if you haven't already), we were struck by a particularly well done article on the forthcoming Genesis sedan from Hyundai. The WR folk dug deep and unearthed a lot of info about the se...
Friday, Apr 27
Opinion: Autoblog First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
Filed under: Crossovers/CUVs, Hyundai, Driving Click on the Veracruz for a high-res gallery from our first drive Gallery: Hyundai Veracruz first drive Continue reading Autoblog First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Permalink | Email this | Comments
Wednesday, Apr 25
BusinessWeek profiles world's cheapest cars
BusinessWeek credits Renault with launching this new wave of cheap cars with its Logan sedan back in 2004. That initial sedan has proven popular and spawned a range of six different models. The cheap-car list includes names like GM, Hyundai, Chery, Dacia, Suzuki, Geely, Fiat and Tata. But n...
Monday, Apr 23
US-bound: Hyundai bringing i30 Wagon as Elantra in '08
Hyundai's new i30 wagon is headed to US dealerships sometime in early 2008, and it will be badged as an Elantra. Wayne Killen, director of product planning at Hyundai Motor America says that, dynamically, the Elantra wagon will be positioned as a sporty handling vehicle. Unlike the Europe...
Monday, Apr 16
VIDEO: Autoblog Podcast [Enhanced] #62
DOWNLOAD Part One to your desktop (Subaru Impreza, WRX, and Tribeca) DOWNLOAD Part Two to your desktop (Ford Flex, Shelby GT500KR, GM sub-compacts, Hummer) DOWNLOAD Part Three to your desktop (Hyundai, Infinity, Lexus, Mercedes) Permalink | Email this | Comments
Thursday, Apr 12
Autoblog Podcast #62
SUBSCRIBE to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes LISTEN to the show now ADD the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time
Tuesday, Apr 10
Hyundai ads will compare Koreans to BMW and Lexus
It would seem that Hyundai makes a regular practice of looking over the heads of direct competitors, shooting for a segment above their actual market slot. Indeed, the Mercedes ML 'ute was a target when the new Santa Fe was being worked up, and at the Concept Genesis's recent debut during th...
Monday, Apr 9
Video: New York Auto Show Recap
The Autoblog team hit the New York auto show with full force, and we captured everything the show had to offer. In fact, the 2007 New York show represented the most videos we've ever done for an Auto Show, and we started our own video page on YouTube to house it all. The new Hyundai Genesis, Subar...
Saturday, Apr 7
Seoul Motor Show: Hyundai Veloster Concept swoops in
Source: Hyundai] Gallery: Hyundai Veloster Concept Continue reading Seoul Motor Show: Hyundai Veloster Concept swoops in BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time
Tuesday, Apr 3
Hyundai said to be considering pickup
The announcement by the Korean automaker comes the same day as a trade pact between the U.S. and Hyundai was announced. The pact, which we covered earlier, will lift tariffs on certain models, depending on engine displacement, over the course of the next few months and years.
By the Numbers: March 2007
Chrysler Group -8% at 206,435 (3/06: 216,412) Ford Motor Co -12.24% at 264,975 (3/06: 291,146) General Motors -7.7% at 349,867 (3/06: 365,375) Honda America 7.3% at 143,392 (3/06: 128,806) Nissan North America 3.9% at 111,119 (3/06: 103,095) Toyota Motor Co. 7.7% at 242,675 (3/06: 217,286)
More good news for Hyundai/Kia: new U.S. trade pact favorable
Within the past few years, Hyundai and Kia have gone from makers of cheap, unattractive junkers with great warranties, to companies with good quality, improved designs, and great warranties. Losing the import tariffs will help Korean automakers deliver good products at an even better...
Monday, Apr 2
Hyundai brings down the hammer on 50 dealers
Filed under: Car Buying, Hyundai Shape up or ship out seems to be the message that Hyundai is sending to 50 of its worst performing dealers. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai Motor America COO Steve Wilhite sent a "strongly worded" letter to 50 'chronic underachievers.' Poor sales...
Watch out, Lexus: Hyundai considering premium brand
Like Toyota did with Lexus, Nissan with Infiniti and Honda with Acura, a premium marque from Hyundai would give the Korean carmaker the prestige and justification for the higher prices that inevitably come with producing up-market products. While Japan remains on alert from nuclear we...
Wednesday, Mar 28
Could the Hyundai Genesis lead to a rear-wheel drive Tiburon?
Filed under: Coupes, Hyundai click above image to view 15 high-res pics of the Hyundai Genesis concept Source: Hyundai] Gallery: Hyundai Concept Genesis Continue reading Could the Hyundai Genesis lead to a rear-wheel drive Tiburon? Permalink | Email this | Comments
Friday, Mar 23
Hyundai "BH" in U.S. by 2008, will not replace Korea's Equus
Despite our earlier speculation, Hyundai's upcoming BH model won't be a replacement for the Korean Equus. Hyundai Motor Co. says now that its new "BH" luxury car will slot in between the Azera and the Equus, in a spot formerly filled by the front-wheel drive Dynasty. This V8 powered rear-whe...
