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Back in October, we told you that Hyundai planned to recall more than 76,000 Kona Electric SUVs around the world, including 4,375 in Canada, over battery cell fire risks. Fifteen cases have been reported so far, including two in Canada. According to Reuters , the Korean automaker has finally agreed …

Originally introduced in 2018, the Hyundai Kona is on a serious roll. It even finished among the three best-selling SUVs in Canada last year, behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Think about that. Many new competitors have hit the market recently and others will be redesigned soon, so the …

A large majority of people who own a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle —82 percent to be exact—say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another EV in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study released today in collaboration with PlugShare. Nearly 10,000 owners of …

After announcing a mid-cycle update to the Kona for 2022 , including the addition of a sporty N Line model, Hyundai has just confirmed what many performance enthusiasts have been anticipating for over a year now: a Kona N is coming! The Hyundai N lineup, which features the Veloster N …

A few weeks ago, we saw images and details about the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona . Now, it’s the new-look Kona Electric’s turn to show its face. In addition to fresh styling, Hyundai is adding more technology, safety and practicality to the battery-powered variant of the hugely popular sub-compact SUV …

Electric vehicle technology is progressing quite rapidly, but there are still a number of issues automakers and battery suppliers need to address. Have you ever heard of EVs catching fire for some obscure reasons, whether after a crash or while charging? Accounts of incidents like these are sometimes pretty alarming.

Hyundai didn’t waste time revealing its updated and redesigned Kona following last week’s teasers. New looks, new tech and the first-ever Kona N Line for sporty drivers are the main highlights. Let’s go over the details… A Bolder, Meaner Kona Standing 40 mm longer than the outgoing model, the new …

Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …

In less than three years, the Hyundai Kona has managed to land among the top 5 best-selling SUVs in Canada . It’s the very definition of an instant hit and more success will come in the next few years. How so? Well, just look at the teasers for the refreshed …