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Thursday, Nov 19
Correction: Hyundai denies plans to open Mexican plant
After speaking directly with Hyundai, Leftlane has learned that, despite yesterday’s reports to the contrary, the Korean automaker does not have any intention to open a plant in Mexico. A report that originated with Edmunds yesterday indicated that the government agency Promexico wa...
Tuesday, Nov 3
SEMA 2009: Hyundai Genesis Coupes take stage
At the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Hyundai partnered with a handful of selected aftermarket tuners to show the possibilities available to owners of the Genesis Coupe. The cars shown were developed in conjunction with GReddy and Hennessey, two of Hyundai’s preferred tuning outlets. “Eac...
Thursday, Oct 29
2011 Hyundai Elantra [Spied again]
We were expecting the new Hyundai Elantra to debut for the 2013 model year, so we were very surprised to see this prototype and hear rumors for a 2011 model year introduction -– but now we have the pictures to prove it! On the inside we can see steering wheel mounted audio and [...]
Wednesday, Oct 28
Hyundai-Kia team with Korean State Power Co for EV
Rumors suggest that Korean automaker Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia have teamed up with Korean Electric Power Company in order to develop a special EV battery charging system for upcoming EV models. Details are still scarce, but it is known that Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary will be deve...
Hyundai teams with Street Concepts for one-off SEMA creation
Hyundai has announced it will once again partner with Street Concepts at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, presenting a one-off Hyundai Genesis Sedan creation. The 2009 SEMA partnership represents the 8th consecutive year of collaboration between the two companies at the annual Las V...
Friday, Oct 23
Next Mazda RX-8 to sport evolutionary design
The Mazda RX-8 was one of the first models to rejuvenate the rear-wheel drive sports coupe segments in 2003, but recent entrants like the Chevrolet Camaro and Hyundai Genesis Coupe have really cranked up the heat in the segment. As such, Mazda is readying a new version of the RX-8, but the ne...
SEMA preview: Rhys Millen-built mid-engine Hyundai Genesis RM460 Coupe [Image update]
With the build process now all but complete, Rhys Millen Racing has released a rendering of its mid-engined RM460 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Like all things with a spec sheet this wild, the RM460 Genesis Coupe will debut next month at the SMEA Show in Las Vegas. Powered by a thoroughly massaged v...
Thursday, Oct 22
Hyundai seeking title of most fuel efficient brand
A new focus on quality and design has allowed Hyundai to make some significant moves up the sales charts, with the Korean automaker now setting its focus on improving overall fuel economy. Hyundai currently ranks third in fleet-wide fuel economy, but is eyeing the coveted top spot. Hyunda...
Hyundai mulling Assurance Program extension
Hyundai’s “Hyundai Assurance Program” has proven to be a smash success — allowing for customers to return a car if the suddenly lose their income — prompting the Korean automaker to consider an extension of the program. Following Hyundai’s launch of the Assurance Program, automakers su...
Friday, Oct 16
First Drive: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi [Review]
As the Hyundai Genesis Sedan has shown, you don’t need a fancy name to move up the automotive food chain. But can just any automaker make the same shift? We’re about to find out as Suzuki’s all-new mid-size Kizashi is set to hit the U.S. market later this year. When most Americans [...]
Tuesday, Oct 6
Hyundai boosts Accent mileage for 2010
Hyundai says that its entry-level, efficiency-oriented Accent Blue will be rated at 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway – enough to push its combined average up to 31 mpg. The rest of the lineup doesn’t quite achieve those numbers, but each model sees a small upkick in its EPA fuel [...]
Thursday, Oct 1
September sales mostly return to dismal lows; some luxury and Korean standouts
Most major automakers have now reported their September sales and, with a handful of surprising high points from the luxury segment, plus the demand increases we’ve come to expect from Korean automakers, sales are mostly down across the board in the wake of August’s record-breaking nu...
Wednesday, Sep 30
Hyundai unveils Equus Limousine
Not satisfied with the standard-issue Equus flagship sedan, Hyundai has taken the wraps off a long-wheelbase version of the Equus, appropriately named the Equus Limousine. The Equus Limousine is currently on sale in the Korean market, but Hyundai has yet to announce if the long-wheelb...
Monday, Sep 28
2011 Hyundai Tucson [Spied]
We’ve already seen both the Korean and European versions of the new Hyundai ix35/Tuscon, but these images show what is believed to be the 2011 U.S. spec model. Take a close look and you’ll slight changes to the front fascia, as well as modified taillights -– as compared to the other versions. As...
Friday, Sep 25
SEMA preview: Rhys Millen-built mid-engine Hyundai Genesis RM460 Coupe
We’ve received images and some limited information from Hyundai about the Korean automaker’s upcoming SEMA showstopper, a mid-engined Genesis Coupe created by performance gurus Rhys Millen Racing. Powered by a thoroughly massaged version of the V8 engine used in the Genesis sedan – m...
Monday, Sep 21
Hyundai introduces 35-mpg Elantra Blue, priced from $14,145
In an effort to combat higher fuel prices, not to mention a nationwide emphasis on purchasing more eco-friendly cars, Hyundai has tweaked its popular Elantra sedan to eke out an extra 2 mpg on the highway for the new Elantra Blue trim package. Priced from $14,145 and only available with a fi...
Friday, Sep 18
2011 Hyundai Sonata revealed
While most of the automotive world was focused on the Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai quietly introduced its 2011 Sonata sedan at a special event in Korea. Codenamed “YF,” this Sonata was penned at Hyundai’s design studio in Irvine, California. The Korean market version is powered by a 2.0-l...
