News By Topic: Hyundai

Hyundai Santa Fe 'Best Medium AWD SUV'

May 31, 2011

Australian specialist magazine, OzRoamer 4WD & SUV Guide 2011, has awarded the Hyundai Santa Fe R-series Car of the Year 2010 'Best Medium AWD SUV' in its Car of the Year Awards. The Santa Fe scored maximum points in the areas of performance, practicality, fit for purpose and value for money. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hits Five Million Sales In Europe

May 30, 2011

Hyundai has sold five million vehicles in Europe since the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, which was launched in 2007 and has subsequently sold just over 320,000 units across the european dealer network. ... Continue reading

New Crash Tests from IIHS: Small Cars Improve and Top Performers also are Fuel Sippers

May 26, 2011

Six of 13 small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award, and none earn a poor rating in any of 4 tests. This is a turnaround from a few years ago when small cars struggled to earn top safety ratings. The new tests include hybrids and gasoline-only models that ... Continue reading

Safe and Fuel Efficient 2011 Hyundai Elantra Earns IIHS "TOP SAFETY PICK"

May 26, 2011

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 26, 2011 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2011 Hyundai Elantra a "TOP SAFETY PICK"— achieving the highest rating of "Good" in all crash test categories including front, side, rollover and rear crash protection. Additionally, in order to be ... Continue reading

Compare EPA MPG Estimates With Real World Owner Shared MPG

May 26, 2011

FYI: Rank cars and trucks by MPG FYI: Find Your Exact Fuel Costs For 1997-2011 Vehicles Fuel Economy.Gov is a U.S. government web site that has created very useful tools and collected useful and surprising MPG data. Below you will find comparisons of the EPA estimated MPG compared to the MPG of drivers like you. In thi ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces 2012 Genesis Sedan Pricing

May 25, 2011

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its refreshed 2012 Genesis sports sedan, starting at $34,200 for a well-equipped 333-horsepower V6 and $46,500 for the new 429-horsepower 5.0 R-Spec model. The 2012 Genesis is on sale now. 2012 Genesis Manufacturers Suggested Retail ... Continue reading

Hyundai i45, Elantra And Genesis Top The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards 2011

May 25, 2011

The Hyundai i45 (known at Sonata in the U.S.), the all-new Elantra and the Genesis sedan have each topped their respective categories in the 2011 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. ... Continue reading

Listen while you drive: Hyundai to Offer Introductory Subscription to XM on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

May 24, 2011

NEW YORK, May 24, 2011 -- Sirius XM Radio and Hyundai Motor America today announced that consumers across the United States will receive a 3-month introductory subscription to XM when they purchase Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned vehicles factory equipped with XM. (Logo: "Hyundai drivers have come to expect high quality, r ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Fe - Least Expensive Medium SUV To Own

May 23, 2011

The NRMA's operating cost calculations have found the Hyundai Santa Fe to be the least expensive medium SUV to own and operate. The annual report assesses Australia's most comprehensive list of over 1200 new vehicles to ascertain their 'whole of life' costs presenting the findings in an easy to use consumer calculator. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Begins Sales Of `Genesis Prada'

May 19, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company, one of the world's fastest-growing major automakers, has commenced sales of the limited edition Genesis Prada in South Korea, amid industry-wide attention surrounding the collaboration between a leading carmaker and Prada, one of the world's leading brands in the luxury goods industry. ... Continue reading

Changes At The Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Press Office - Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Appoints New Head Of PR

May 17, 2011

Natasha Waddington, formerly Communications Manager for Jaguar Land Rover, has been appointed Head of PR for Hyundai UK. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hosts Zero-Emission Test Drive

May 16, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company gave the mayors of the four Nordic capital cities the opportunity to test drive its Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and to experience the automaker's most advanced eco-friendly technologies. ... Continue reading

Hyundai I40 Saloon World Premiere In Barcelona

May 13, 2011

Hyundai has unveiled the latest version of the D-segment i40 at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. The debut of the i40 saloon follows the global reveal of the i40 tourer at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. ... Continue reading

Fashion And Car Design Meet - Hyundai Drives Charlie Brown's Spring Summer 2011 Collection

May 13, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with Australian fashion designer Charlie Brown, one of Australia's leading fashion labels, to provide transport to the showing of the Charlie Brown Spring Summer 2011 collection. ... Continue reading

Hyundai: iMax Takes On Fashion Week

May 13, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has partnered with leading fashion production agency 'Something Group', providing them with a Hyundai iMax to take care of some very important deliveries at this month's 2011 Rosemount Australia Fashion week. ... Continue reading