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What’s the most common cause of safety recalls on modern vehicles? If you’ve said the rear-view camera, then you’re probably one of our regular readers—and we thank you. The latest example comes from Hyundai , which has to recall the 2021-2022 Elantra and Sante Fe , including their hybrid models.

One of the highlights of the third season of Roulez au Suivant, a TV show in Quebec hosted by The Car Guide ’s Antoine Joubert, is definitely the restoration of a 2008 Hyundai Elantra with a million kilometres. Joubert himself was behind the wheel when the car reached the million …

One man from Quebec reached one million kilometres with his 2008 Hyundai Elantra back in 2020. Now, another one from the Maritimes is well on his way to join him with his own 2017 Elantra . Tim German’s compact sedan was brand new when he bought it nearly seven years …

Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …

Similar to the larger Sonata , the compact Hyundai Elantra gets a mid-cycle update for the 2024 model year that includes several cosmetic revisions and new technology. The exterior doesn’t change much, but the company says it boasts a more refined look. The front end incorporates thinner headlights that are …

Unintended acceleration problems are forcing Hyundai to recall thousands of Elantra sedans in North America, more specifically Elantra Hybrid models. In some cases, the car may slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released. The company says this problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" …

What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …

Following our first look at the 2024 Elantra’s mid-cycle update earlier this year, Hyundai is now showing the high-performance 2024 Elantra N a.k.a. Avante N in South Korea. Similar to the regular Elantra , the main differences can be found at both ends of the car. Up front, the redesigned …

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 …

The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most popular cars in Canada, and with the current generation having been launched as a 2021 model, it appears a mid-cycle update is in order for 2024. What can we expect? Well, the company today previewed the refreshed design of the Korean-spec Avante, …