Hyundai News

Look for more from Hyundai. More models that is. The reason? It's an effort by the South Korean car manufacturer to diversify its product line and to boost sales in Koreas and abroad (of course). Hyundai unveiled three new models were unveiled at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show: the Veloster ...    Read more

It is always a good idea for a domestic company to watch the international trade news. If the company knows how to use the new agreement, they can reap all sorts of benefits. Well, executives at Hyundai have been reading the papers. The South Korean government and the U.S. have ...    Read more

Could HD Radio become a viable alternative to satellite radio? More and more car companies are signing up to offer it as standard or optional equipment. BMW started the new trend by offering HD Radio as an option across its entire line. Hyundai and Jaguar now join the German automaker ...    Read more

Hyundai is apparently serious about constructing hybrid cars. To prove the point, the Digital Chosunilbo reports that the Korean automaker gave a tour last month of its research center in Namyang, South Korea. Currently, the Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota control more than 90 percent of the world market in ...    Read more

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/28/2007 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave five-star crash test ratings, the highest government rating under the agency's New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2007 Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe for both frontal and side-impact crash tests.The 2007 Elantra also scored five stars for ...    Read more

Earlier in the month we posted on the upcoming Genesis concept which is scheduled to debut next month at the New York Auto Show. Hyundai Motor Co. has published a press release with more details. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/26/2007 Hyundai will present the world debut of Concept ...    Read more

This week, Hyundai Motor Co. announced that it will be introducing a new sedan, the BH, into the U.S. premium--or near luxury--market in late 2008. The announcement firms what many in the automotive industry have known for some time: that Hyundai wants to go 'upscale' from its eco-car roots. ...    Read more

03/15/2007 - Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the all-new 2007 Hyundai Azera GLS equipped with a powerful, yet fuel-efficient 3.3-liter V6 engine.The SE trim level has also been upgraded and a surround sound audio system is now available on the Limited model. The Hyundai Azera GLS is available ...    Read more

Perhaps following the lead of mega-large Toyota, Hyundai Motor Co. will be building its second plant in the United States. According to the Korean Times , the location for the new facility will be, again, Montgomery, Alabama. The reason for the plant, says the company, is the growing demand ...    Read more

Hyundai Motor Co. had barely put away the cover from its QarmaQ (ATDV) SUV concept at Geneva when it announced the debut of yet another concept at the upcoming New York Auto Show next month. Called the Genesis concept, Hyundai states any production model is aimed at the ...    Read more

Last month we reported that Hyundai Motor Co. would unveil a new—and unnamed--crossover concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Well, the concept debuted last week. Officially called the Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV), it also goes by the ungainly name, QarmaQ crossover coupe.The QarmaQ, design-wise, is following the curved, sporty, ...    Read more

One of Hyundai’s constant mottos is Toyota quality and value but less than Toyota price. Well, with the new Veracruz SUV, the Korean automaker is aiming to challenge Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus using the same tactics. But Lexus shoppers don’t normally shop at Hyundai. The actual competitors, agree the auto ...    Read more

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/05/2007 Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named the Hyundai Sonata GLS and Azera Limited “Best in Class” in the annual buyer’s guide “Best of 2007 Cars” awards. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance editors and analysts evaluated nearly 500 new models and selected winners in nine price categories from small economy cars ...    Read more

Remember the FD Concept now-known-as Arnejs? The mini-crossover concept originally debut at last year’s Paris Motor Show. Well, according to Carscoop (again. *** Those folks find everything), an eagled-eyed member over at Autoscoop found some images of the i30 hatchback “accidently” posted on ...    Read more

We previously reported that Hyundai Motor Co. may have been a contender in acquiring Chrysler. Well, it looks like that possibility (at least for the moment), has been nixed. Hyundai has come out swinging, denying any interest in the troubled automaker. It felt that it had to respond after a ...    Read more

First there was speculation that General Motors may be interested in acquiring Chrysler. Now it looks like Hyundai Motors Co. may be eyeing American’s third largest domestic automaker.According to the Peninsula On-line, Hyundai is apparently interested in Chrysler’s dealership network. There has been no official confirmation--or denial--from the Korean automaker ...    Read more

Among enthusiasts, Hyundai Motor Co. is well-known for aping its rival, Toyota Motor Corp., on everything from body style to quality to sales tactics. Now it looks like the Korean automaker is also aiming to match the world’s second largest automaker on environmental commitment.How? The latest news in the autosphere ...    Read more

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February, 2007 -- The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 “Greenest Vehicles of 2007.”In addition, the 2007 Hyundai Sonata was named in the “Greener Choices for 2007” list that features widely available ...    Read more

It seems that owners of some Hyundai dealerships in the U.S. are worried. Figures describing the sales of Hyundai vehicles are trending down since last July when 47,205 cars were sold in the U.S. This year's January figures were not good, either, with sales falling some 41 percent. Some Los ...    Read more

For years, Hyundai has hinted that it plans to move its brand more upscale. Well, its first major endeavour in that direction, the Veracruz, shows its more than up to the task.Last week, Hyundai announced that it will start selling the SUV in the U.S. next month. The full-sized Veracruz, ...    Read more

When Hyundai and Kia landed on North American shores in the 1980s and 1990s, they started out with passenger cars. Although the build quality at the time was nothing short of amazing(ly awful), the manufacturers were quick to change their tune, and spent many years improving the quality of their ...    Read more

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/08/2007 MotorWeek recognizes the Hyundai Entourage as the "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Editors’ Choice Awards. The award was distributed at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. As a winner, the Entourage will also be featured on a special MotorWeek episode on PBS, February 10.“MotorWeek’s 2007 Drivers’ Choice ...    Read more

South Korean carmaker, Hyundai Motors, is making unbelievable strides in the development of engines, chassis designs, and alternative powertrains that are fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. This is due to the fact that it has invested more than $1.85 billion or 5.6 percent of its revenue in research and development just ...    Read more

Hyundai’s biggest model sold in North America is the Azera. However, in its home market of South Korea, Hyundai makes an even larger luxury car known as the Equus. In fact, not only does Hyundai make the Equus in a sedan version (with three different engine choices), they also make ...    Read more

Hyundai is boosting production in the United States. According to Digital Chosunilbo, production at the Hyundai plant in Alabama will be increased from 230,000 vehicles to 300,000. The plant was ranked 10 out of 37 plants in North America in 2006 for quality by JD Power and Associates. Problems that ...    Read more