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Hyundai has refreshed its i40 Sedan and Tourer range for 2015. Boosting the i40’s appeal in the highly competitive midsize segment are updates to the exterior and interior, improved fuel efficiency for its range of petrol and diesel engines as well as the introduction of a new dual-clutch transmission (DCT). …

Hyundai’s unique three-door Veloster coupe-hatch has been substantially upgraded, with a new 7-speed double-clutch transmission offered on SR Turbo variants. The Veloster Series II brings new features, minor tweaks both inside and out, and new exterior colours, including a striking matte-blue finish. The Veloster now four-tier range also introduces a …

The Hyundai i30 Series II has arrived in Australian showrooms with updated styling and upgraded equipment. There are now five variants to choose from: Active, new Active X, SR (which replaces Elite), SR Premium and Premium. The facelifted model can be distinguished from its predecessor by a deeper, more assertive …

Stopped at the lights next to me is a white boxy sedan with awkward, derivative styling, faded taillights and a grey plastic dashboard shinier than the over-exfoliated face of Kim Kardashian. It is missing one of its mudguards and specks of paint are peeling off from its boot lid, underneath …

Hyundai’s third-generation seven-seater Santa Fe has been one of our favourite SUVs in its segment, winning our hearts with its handsome looks, excellent build quality, versatility and great value. 2015 brings a new mid-life facelift to the Santa Fe, with upgrades to exterior, handling as well as the addition of …

Hyundai has unveiled its latest mid-engined concept called the RM15, which stands for Racing Midship 2015. Caught undergoing testing a few days ago in Korea, the aggressively-style high-performance coupe is created to make a confident statement about Hyundai’s passion for performance and its expertise in the development of advanced vehicle …

A mid-engined Hyundai Veloster prototype has been spotted testing in South Korea. The images, posted by Blood Type Racing on their Facebook page, shows a much wider and lower Veloster, with air scoops down its sides, suggesting it is a mid-engined model. Unlike the production Veloster, the prototype sports only …

Hyundai has officially unveiled the all-new 2015 Hyundai Tuscon, which is set to take over from the current ix35. Set for a local launch in the early third quarter of 2015, the new model is expected to be Hyundai Australia’s second-biggest seller after the i30 hatch. Unlike the current ix35, the …

The Hyundai Genesis Sedan is the Korean brand’s most ambitious vehicle. Launched in Australia late last year, it is Hyundai’s first ever rear-drive, premium vehicle to grace the company’s local showrooms. While not strictly “all-new”, with the first-generation BH Genesis making its world debut in 2008, the second-generation DH is …

Hyundai has previewed its upcoming Tuscon compact SUV, which will make its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month. Sporting the Korean company’s design DNA, including a prominent hexagonal grille flanked by a pair of slimline headlights, the car looks muscular in the sketch. Commenting on the …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …