Hyundai Veloster
Some say the 2013 Veloster now has a proper engine, an all-new turbocharged 1.6l. This latest engine comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional, all new for Hyundai, six-speed sequential gearbox. The turbocharged version with 18 inch allow wheels and more richly adorned interior starts at $25,999. Almost as fun to drive, and not to be forgotten, is the naturally aspirated version starting at $21,109.
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Affordable Pre-Owned Cars That Are Also Fun to Drive

Not everyone sees the pleasure of driving the same way. Incidentally, a vehicle with a price tag deemed reasonable by one buyer can be too expensive for another’s budget. Fair enough, so let’s say you’re looking for an exciting pre-owned car that will put a smile on your face without …
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2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: a GT, but not a GTI

The Hyundai Veloster is a peculiar little beast. It arrived on the market for the 2012 model year and stunned the compact-car landscape with its offbeat design, and especially its asymmetrical door layout. Despite its modest architecture, the Veloster boasted surprisingly amusing driving dynamics, although its 1.6-litre, four-cylinder borrowed from …
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Braking Issue Forces Hyundai to Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars in Canada

It’s not every day that you see an automaker recall around 300,000 vehicles in Canada, but Hyundai just did following the discovery of a particular issue with the braking system. The exact number of units amounts to 295,577, while the list of affected models includes the 2011-2016 Elantra and Equus …
Recalls
Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall

It’s safe to say that the dual-clutch transmission developed and sold by Hyundai and Kia is generating mixed reviews so far. And now a particular manufacturing issue has been discovered, prompting the two companies to announce a recall. More than 130,000 vehicles are affected in North America. Transport Canada has …
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Hyundai Now Has a Fix for Easy-to-Steal Cars

Hyundai has come up with a plan to protect its most theft-prone vehicles after several videos were posted on social media in recent months showing how easy it is to hotwire the engine and drive away. We’re talking about certain 2016-2021 Accent, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata, Veloster, Venue, Kona, Tucson, …
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Bell Tolls for Hyundai’s Quirky but Feisty Veloster N

Along with the IONIQ sedan, whose production will end in July, another Hyundai car is on the way out. The hot little Veloster N will also cease to exist next month after a career of more than 10 years. The Veloster originally debuted for the 2012 model year as an …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Honda Civic Type R

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Sporty compact cars delight thrill seekers that still want a certain versatility. And once again this year there’s no better pick than the Honda Civic Type R . An accomplished …
Racing
Robert Wickens Back at the Wheel After 2018 Crash

A little less than three years ago, Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was involved in a terrible accident while participating in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway on August 19, 2018. The catastrophic event resulted in a series of serious injuries for Wickens, including a thoracic spinal fracture, spinal …
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Hyundai Recalls Over 110,000 Vehicles in Canada

Hyundai is announcing two new recalls that affect a little more than 110,000 vehicles in Canada. The first one is similar to Kia’s recall from last week . It involves the 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona , 2019-2020 Elantra and 2019-2020 Veloster , representing 60,698 units. Hyundai says the piston oil rings …
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Even More Kia, Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Because They Could Catch Fire

Kia has just announced a recall on 39,658 vehicles in Canada to address a problem that is not insignificant: a fire could break out in the engine compartment while driving. The company says it’s conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, …