Hyundai officially presents the Veloster RE:FLEX Edition at the Chicago Auto Show. The South Korean model comes with a 1.6-liter petrol engine producing 132 horsepower and 162 Nm of torque for a fuel economy of 31 mpg combined. The four-cylinder unit is linked to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission but the main selling point is not under the hood. Hyundai Veloster...
The term Veloster comes from a combination of words between velocity and roaster, and enhances the characteristics of sporty car. But with some turbo in it… Hyundai Veloster was first unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2011 and just a year later, it showed up at the same show with the turbo version, which seems to be very cost...
The Koreans at Hyundai are preparing the debut of the new i20 as a new prototype was spotted somewhere in Spain. The 2014 Hyundai i20 will come with revised looks and improved engines under the hood. At the exterior, we will see a new front grille, revised optical blocks, new bumpers and a tailgate spoiler. New wheels and side mirrors...
The ever vigilant NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has issued yet another recall in order to prevent drivers from the dangers of the Hyundai Entourage. The issue discovered on the Japanese vehicles seems to be rust related, and most car owners know how bad rust can be. Hyundai Entourage To be more precise, the front lower suspension arm can...
There have always been those who believe that human kind will eventually end up suffering in a form or another of Armageddon. Top end of days scenarios on the internet today have to be the nuclear fallout or a zombie apocalypse. Hyundai Santa Fe As far fetched as the zombie apocalypse seems, there are a few people that are either...
Hyundai released official details and photos for the 2014 Tucson, a crossover which benefits from two new engines and a series of styling tweaks. Under the bonnet, we will find a new 2.0-liter Nu GDI producing 164 horsepower and 204Nm of torque but also a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI with 182 horses and 240Nm of torque. 2014 Hyundai Tucson These...
Hyundai releases preliminary details on the Yellowcake Veloster Turbo, a model which is developed in partnership with EGR Group. At the exterior, the Korean model comes with a bright yellow finish, DPE racing wheels with Toyo Proxes R888 semi-slick tires, an ARK coilover suspension, Brembo braking system but also front apron, side skirts and rear diffuser part of the EGR...
Hyundai pulled the wraps off the new Elantra, a model also known as the Avante. For the beginning, we have to tell you that the new model is slightly longer at 4550mm while styling improvements include new bumpers, fog lamps, revised front grille and optical blocks. In addition to these features, you'll also get new 17-inch alloy wheels, projection headlamps...
Shortly after unveiling the new Hyundai i10, the South Korean company presents the Grand i10 version for the Indian market. Released in Hyderabad, India, the Hyundai Grand i10 is 100mm longer than the standard model and provides improved interior space. Under the hood we will find a 1.2-liter gasoline engine but also a brand new 1.1-liter diesel producing 70 horsepower....
The crossover and SUV segment of the car market has been on a steady rise these past few years. And just as with many other trends, the car makers all try to get their piece of the profits. Even manufacturers like Caterham are throwing in their gauntlet. Hyundai's John Krafcik Hyundai is not one to be upstaged by the rest...
Hyundai Elantra gets today a quite comprehensive tuning kit from DC Design. We talk about a styling package which brings a matte black finish on the exterior, alongside with red accents and new alloy wheels. A revised front grille is also available as well as tweaked headlamps, air intakes and side mirrors. In the rear you will find a new...
Hyundai will be participating in the 2014 Rally Monte Carlo with their i20 WRC vehicle. And with eight months to go, they have already started testing the car to see how it will fare. Hyundai i20 WRC From the reports Hyundai offered, it seems that so far, the i20 managed to sum up some 550 km of test driving between...
Or at least that's what I can't help but think when I look at their egg-shaped concept vehicle presented at the Seoul Motor Show. And the Grinch already stole Christmas. And this is probably the only vehicle that makes you wear the roof. Yes, the roof is actually a special hat that comes with the vehicle and grants you a...
Between the New York and the Seoul Motor Shows, we are flooded with so much information about concept cars and model variants, one more outlandish than the other, that you just can't take it all in. And Hyundai doesn't fail to deliver its own vision of the future, a sleek and slender sports coupe. Meet the HND-9, their concept car...
Hyundai prepares a refreshed 2013 model year ix35, an SUV which is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2013 Hyundai ix35 gets new bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, a revised front grille and slightly improved bumpers. 2013 Hyundai ix35 It also rides on redesigned alloy wheels while other minor tweaks are available as well. Power will...
Hyundai brings the Grand Santa Fe to the European market at this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show. As you probably guess, the Grand Santa Fe is a more spacious alternative to the standard model. It comes with increased dimensions (225mm longer and 10mm taller) and with more luggage space, namely 607 liters. 2013 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe With...
Hyundai officially released U.S. pricing on the long wheelbase version of the new Santa Fe. The Korean SUV is already on sale in the States in the five-seat configuration at a price tag of $24,450. The more spacious LWB model which accommodates up to seven passengers is priced from $28,350 for the front-wheel drive model. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Power...
We still love to think of Hyundai as having come out of nowhere. They're still that small brand that seems to have always made poor cars. Nowadays and for the last couple of years or so, their rise to power seems to equal that of a fanatic dictator who will stop at nothing. 2013 Hyundai Elantra In his climb he's...
Hyundai officially announced that about 13,500 units of the 2012 model year Veloster hatchback will be recalled in the United States. The vehicles that are affected were produced between November 1, 2011 and April 17, 2012. The problematic part is the panoramic sunroof which, due to an incorrect installation, could break while driving and provoke injuries. 2012 Hyundai Veloster As...
Hyundai officially introduced the Equus facelift, a model designed for the home market, namely South Korea. The four-door sedan comes with a base 3.8-liter V6 unit delivering 334 horsepower and 395Nm of torque but also a more powerful 5.0-liter V8 with 416 horses and 510Nm of torque. Exterior tweaks include new LED taillights, restyled front grille and bumpers, new alloy...
