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Hyundai to debut plug-in hybrid concept at NAIAS
Could the Blue-Will kill the green Prius? Hyundai has announced that its first ever plug-in hybrid concept will make its U.S. debut at next week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept is called the Blue-Will and was shown first at the Seoul Auto Show in March of last year. The car has […]
Read More »2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec
Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe garnered a lot of good press and gearhead interest from the get go. And it seems to be fully justified and also understandable. The Hyundai Genesis is well styled (enough), rear wheel drive, and above all, reasonably priced. It’s a car that a young tuner-oriented kid can sink their teeth into, and […]
Read More »SEMA 2009 – A Stampede From the East
American muscle is dead. SEMA 2009 is quite possibly the final sunset into which the American pony car will ride. While it may be hard to see daylight fading in SEMA’s glare of eight customized Camaros sponsored by GM, or the usual herd of V8 tuners ready to add more excess, if you step outside […]
Read More »2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review – A Pony Car From the Far East
Hyundai has been making a pretty strong statement with its products lately. Remember the days of the Hyundai Excel? Well, times have changed. The new Genesis sedan has received accolades for going toe to toe with the best luxury sedans from Japan and Germany. Interestingly enough, Hyundai is on a mission to have pony car drivers watch out for the Genesis Coupe creeping up in their rearview mirrors. Being one of those rear wheel drive fanatics, it was time to see how the Genesis Coupe measures up.
Read More »Hyundai Equus Limousine
Looks like Hyundai is getting more and more serious as time moves along. Their upcoming Equus, a big sedan with a big engine, is pretty serious in and of itself, and has garnered lots of positive press attention. And now Hyundai is already rolling out variants on the upcoming flagship. In this case we’re talking […]
Read More »Moms Speak Out About Safest Cars
In honor of Mother’s Day (it’s this Sunday, so don’t forget people) I thought I’d do a mom-related car posting. In my search, I found a great Web site called motherproof.com. Let’s face it, mothers do a lot of driving. A group of women on motherproof.com take a look at the vehicles, road-test them for […]
Read More »Four New Cars From The Foreign 4 Knocking at the Door
Who would have dreamed a year ago that the big names at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show would be Acura, Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda? Who would have ever imagined that a U.S. auto show would be dominated by companies from Japan and Korea? Everyone thought the Chicago Auto Show would be a great opportunity for […]
Read More »2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: R-Spec
Hyundai’s upcoming Genesis Coupe has garnered quite a bit of press, hype and anticipation since it first came onto the gearhead radar. It’s interesting that a brand that was originally derided for being low rent by lots of the import crowd, now has a model that the very same people are all in a lather […]
Read More »Hyundai CEO Says Big Changes Needed for Survival
The top executive of Hyundai Motor America declared that the auto industry must make some major changes if they hope to survive, including drastically altering its entire business approach, capping executive salaries, raising the bar on fuel economy standards and embracing environmental goals and federal mandates before the government steps in or decides to bail […]
Read More »Lose Your Job—No Problem! Just Give the Hyundai Back!
Is this a sign that the end is very near? Desperate beads of perspiration must be breaking out on the brow of our nation’s auto industry. Get this, Hyundai Motors is offering an incentive program for U.S. consumers; if you buy a car and lose your job, you can simply return your vehicle—no flippin’ strings […]
Read More »2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – First Ride. Not Drive, Just Ride.
Hyundai Genesis Consumer Reviews Hyundai Genesis Coupe Photo Gallery By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Two raucous, high-po engine options Shoulders more aggressive than a defensive lineman Neck-snapping Brembo brakes Sub-$30K projected MSRP Dings: Stiff ride As of today, no planned navigation system option Ruling: If this pre-production mule is any indication of what’s to come, even […]
Read More »Hyundai Powers Up the Genesis Coupe and Sedan at SEMA
Hyundai is partnering with three aftermarket tuners to highlight their new Genesis coupe and sedan. Last month it was announced that HKS USA, Inc. will build a high-performance Genesis Coupe for the 2008 SEMA show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Hyundai model will make its 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) debut at the Las Vegas […]
Read More »Hyundai Turns Blue at Paris Motor Show
Six new Hyundai models will make their international debut at the Paris Motor Show today. Designed at Hyundai’s European Design Centre in Russelsheim, Germany, the new five-door i20 will be the highlight at the show. The i20 is due to be launched in Europe towards the end of 2008. Hyundai will unveil the i20 blue, […]
Read More »2009 Hyundai Genesis Earns NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded five-star crash test ratings, the highest government rankings under the agency’s New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis for both frontal and side-impact crash tests.
Read More »2009 Hyundai Genesis Review
By Kirk Bell Pros and Cons Lots of features for the dollar Powerful engines Luxurious interior Capable handling Plenty of front and rear seat room No split folding rear seat No steering wheel paddles Limited seat adjustments Ride can be bouncy Pricey for a Hyundai
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