Hyundai has introduced the seventh-generation Sonata to the midsize sedan segment in Australia. Borrowing much of its style, sophistication and technology from the brand’s Genesis flagship model, the all-new Hyundai Sonata the best-built, most technologically-advanced and driveable Sonata yet. Like Genesis, a product of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design philosophy, …
Read More »Hyundai introduces Santa Cruz Pickup Concept
Hyundai has revealed its innovative Santa Cruz Pickup Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This fresh concept takes on a completely new interpretation of pickup utility aimed at design conscious buyers. To meet the specific needs of “Urban Adventurers”, Hyundai designers created a bold design with …
Read More »Hyundai showcases future in-car technologies
Hyundai has showcased a series of technologies at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that will likely find their way into the company’s vehicles in the not too distant future. Basic Head-Up Displays (HUD) appeared in cars in the late 1980s, when they only offered the speedometer as a virtual …
Read More »Hyundai poaches BMW M VP of engineering to spice up its cars
In its quest to develop Hyundai and Kia vehicles with more rewarding driving dynamics, the Korean giant has poached ex BMW M Division Vice President of Engineering, Albert Biermann. Biermann will take on his new role as Head of Vehicle Test & High Performance Development at Hyundai and be based …
Read More »Hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell lands in Australia
As part of a plan to operate a test fleet of fuel cell vehicles in Australia, Hyundai has brought in the first permanently imported hydrogen-powered car into the country. The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is a hydrogen-powered, zero-emissions Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) built in Ulsan, South Korea. The company hopes …
Read More »Hyundai launches flagship rear-drive Genesis Sedan
The premium car segment has a new contender, with Hyundai launching its most sophisticated and technologically advanced car yet – the Genesis sedan. Read ForceGT‘s Genesis review here. It is the Korean giant’s answer to the German triumvirate, as well as its Asian counterparts and is set to take the ambitious …
Read More »Hyundai mulling new entry-level sports car
Hyundai is reportedly mulling a small entry-level sports car (Hyundai i20 WRC shown above) to sit beneath its relatively successful Veloster and Veloster SR. Speaking to British publication Autocar, Hyundai European MD, Allan Rushforth said there is an opportunity for a new sports model. “Cars like these, such as the …
Read More »Hyundai Santa Fe revitalised for 2015 – new SR model joins line-up
Hyundai’s seven-seater Santa Fe SUV has been revised for 2015, with upgrades to exterior, handling as well as the addition of new features and technology. The 2015 Santa Fe brings a darker chrome grille, together with new Daytime Running Lights and Cornering Lights across the three-level Santa Fe range. These subtle …
Read More »ARK Performance injects extra punch into Hyundai Genesis
American tuner ARK Performance Inc. has released details for its Hyundai Genesis AR550 sedan for the 2014 SEMA auto show, taking the 2015 Genesis V8’s performance to a whole new level. The vehicle will be revealed at Hyundai’s SEMA booth on November 4. For the tuner’s sixth Hyundai vehicle built for …
Read More »Hyundai announces industry-leading Lifetime Capped Price Servicing
Hyundai Motor Company Australia today announces a revolutionary new Lifetime Capped Price Servicing program. The program caps the prices of all scheduled services for the entire life of every Hyundai vehicle in Australia and will come into effect from Monday September 1. Hyundai’s Roadside Assist service has also been extended …
Read More »Hyundai Shell World Rally Team set for tarmac challenge at Rallye Deutschland
After competing for most of the first half of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season on gravel, the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team is ready to make its debut on the first proper tarmac event of the season at Rallye Deutschland next week. With Hyundai Motorsport’s headquarters in Alzenau …
Read More »2015 Hyundai i20 unwrapped ahead of Paris debut
Hyundai has unveiled first images of the New Generation i20, ahead of its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The New Generation i20 has been designed and developed in Europe, and three key attributes in particular, is said to underline how it meets the needs of European consumers: …
Read More »Hyundai’s World Rally Team flies to top six finish in WRC
The Hyundai Shell World Rally Team has registered a two-car finish in Rally Finland after completing Sunday’s final three stages. Run over a total of 36.6km, including the final Power Stage, there was plenty still up for grabs on the final day with both Hyundai Shell World Rally Team drivers …
Read More »Hyundai teases all-new i20 in new sketches
Hyundai has revealed design renderings of the all-new i20 hatchback, which was designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Featuring what the company dubbed as ‘Fluidic Sculpture 2.0’, the long hood and generous shape create a powerful stance for the All-New i20. The body sides are sculpted yet …
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