Hyundai Genesis confirmed earlier that its next generation will be available with one more option for all-wheel drive. This decision was made after the manufacturer saw that nearly half of BMW sedans are ordered with AWD in the United States. “We do have a plan to fix that (the current lack of an AWD option […]
Hyundai has all the reasons to be proud after the company marked an important milestone Friday morning, the 29th of July. At the Montgomery plant, in Alabama, Hyundai rolled out one millionth Sonata — a Silver 2012 2.0T Limited edition. “I am so proud of everything our team members have accomplished in the past six […]
If 2010 was the year of the major changes for Hyundai Santa Fe, during tests, the 2011 vehicle recorded a 0-to-60 time of 7.4 seconds and a quarter mile time of 15.7 seconds at 90.1 mph with the new 3.5-liter power engine. The Santa Fe Limited with the 2.4-liter was predictably slower (10.6-second 0-to-60 and […]
With a price range from $ 21,845 to $ 30,845, Hyundai Santa Fe was introduced for the first time in 2001. The first model had lumpy styling, heavy engines that’s why competitors like Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 were more appreciated. Six years later a new Santa Fe was launched by Hyundai manufacturer. […]
Hyundai will start in 2015 the serial production of an electric car. The goal was announced during the presentation event SUV ix 35. Aiming to increase its competitiveness in the sector of environmentally friendly cars, the brand is already developing the technology for fuel cells. The Korean automaker produces hybrid vehicles since 2009, using engines […]
Since 2004, Hyundai has supplied about 3,000 hybrid versions of its Gets and Accent small cars to government fleets as part of a testing program. The automaker cites a lack of local tax benefits for purchasing hybrids as a barrier to its hybrid development program, a think that Hyundai isn’t agree with. Wth the electric […]
Part of the Auto Canada Inc. from 1989, Hyundai opened a stamping and assembly plant in Bromont, Quebec employing 800 people. The plant is about 387.7 million dollars, but a part of the entire sum was paid by Quebec and Canadian federal government. Cheysler and Hyundai considered a joint venture with Chrysler rebranding the Sonata […]
Korea is one of the most advanced automobile industry in the world nowadays. Placed fifth on the Globe in terms of production volume, became the sixth largest in terms of export volume. First, its initial operations were merely the assembling parts imported from Japan and United States, but today Korea is a natural force for […]
Present at Frankfurt and North American International Auto Shows, KIA will release a Coupe concept car. The designer Peter Schreyer said the future model is named Kia Kee Coupe. The new car has a front-engine and use V6 similar with the K9 luxury sedan. Kia could eventually offer a production model as soon as 2015. Kia Kee in Frankfurt has beautiful design […]
Hyundai is the name that offer style and comfort and Kia is focused for the younger audience, relying on dynamic and fun. So, plans for a roadster Kia, are not hazardous as British sources said for the Auto Express magazine. It is not the first time when Kia offers a roadster range. This happened in the […]
According to Inside Line, it seems that Hyundai will prepare a model that directly compete with names like Nissan GT-R or Porsche 911. Apparently, the future car will be powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine that will produce about 429 hp. We talk about the new engine of Korean namely the Hyundai Genesis engine. […]
You already know how Kia Forte looks like. But maybe you don’t know everything about the Kia model. Let’s take a look and try to describe Kia Forte together. The 2011 Kia Forte is available in three levels: LX, EX and SX. With a five-door compact hatchback, Kia is “Forte” for its sleek, muscular and […]
Green cars for Korea In september 2008 the Ministry of Environment issued a guide on reducing the carbon footprint of public events to promote its “low carbon, green growth. Since than, Korea tries to develop 5 types of vehicles: clean diesel, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, electric cars and fuel cell. The green car project became popular […]