Tag Archives: Hyundai

Hyundai Genesis: special badges possible but no sub-brand

Hyundai is considering special badges for its higher-end models such as the Genesis Coupe that will be eventually sold in Australia, but the company has ruled out creating a luxury sub-brand that would be the South Korean brand’s answer to Toyo

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: secret pictures

Images purportedly revealing the look of the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe have found their way online. The images - published by Hyundai-Blog and enhanced by Auto Evolution - show the large SUV with Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ desi

2012 Hyundai Accent CRDi: Australia’s cheapest diesel

The Hyundai Accent CRDi is now on sale in Australia, assuming the title of the cheapest diesel-powered car in the country. The 1.6-litre CRDi turbo diesel engine is only available in the entry-level Active variant. The six-speed manual model i

Hyundai tops J D Power brand loyalty survey

Hyundai has topped the latest J.D. Power survey for customer retention, with almost two thirds of the South Korean brand’s US buyers heading back to the dealership for their next car. The J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Retention Stu

Ford design chief takes swipe at Hyundai styling

The Ford Motor Company has taken a swipe at Hyundai's new design language, saying it will produce better premium-looking mainstream cars than the Korean car maker or other rivals. Ford unveiled a new global city-sized SUV called the EcoSport (

2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo leaked ahead of Detroit debut

Official images and key details of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo have leaked online ahead of the three-door sport car’s unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the coming hours. The new Veloster Turbo is power

Hyundai-Kia sets global sales target of 7 million for 2012

The Hyundai-Kia empire has set a 2012 sales target of seven million global units. This is an increase of 6.1 per cent from last year. The company aim to achieve this by investing more heavily in research and development and increasing the quality of

Hyundai i30 hot hatch in the pipeline: report

Hyundai Europe is reportedly working on a sporty hot hatch version of the popular Hyundai i30. The model is set to be based on a new three-door variant being planned for the 2013 model. The new model is tipped to feature a 1.6-litre turbocharg

Rhys Millen drifting in Hyundai Genesis ‘heist’ film

Hyundai USA has released a stunt driving video starring professional drift and hill-climb driver Rhys Millen who plays out a Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car heist. The stunts take place at the former Hyundai USA headquarters. Fans of the vario