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NewsPricing for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra recently rolled out, but we were missing one critical piece of information: how much of our dollars would we have to give away to get one of these compact sedans? The base L trim level comes with a 2.0-litre, Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine. It sports 15-inch wheels, …
New ModelsIt’s Official: Hyundai Will Produce The Santa Cruz
Korean automaker Hyundai presented the Santa Cruz Concept at the Detroit Auto Show in 2015, a compact pickup truck that borrowed the Hyundai Tucson’s platform. Even if the model could rival the Toyota Tacoma and the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, its pretentions are closer to those of the Honda Ridgeline, …
News2016 World Car Of The Year Finalists Announced
Every year, the World Car of the Year Awards program recognizes the best new vehicles on the planet automakers have to offer. A panel composed of 73 automotive journalists from around the world – two from Canada, including yours truly – submitted their votes electronically last week. The finalists in …
NewsHyundai Has Ambitions; Will N Challenge M?
Changes are afoot at Hyundai; not only has the Korean brand recently launched its Genesis luxury brand, but they are also more and more involved into building a performance brand named N. Seems like N wants to aim high: to make sure they have the necessary technical knowledge to develop …
NewsHyundai IONIQ Hybrid set to go on sale in 2nd half of 2016
The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid will break "the hybrid stereotype" when the first of the three electrified IONIQ powertrain choices hits the market. "The launching event announced to the world the start of new future mobility and our will for technological innovation," Hyundai Motor R&D Centre vice-chairman Moon-Sik Kwon said in …
NewsThe Hyundai ICONIQ, A Challenger To The Prius?
Throughout the years, more than one manufacturer tried to emulate the success of the Toyota Prius. However, no one managed to beat the Japanese hybrid at its own game. The next attempt will be made by Hyundai. To do this, they published a few details on their next car, the …
NewsHyundai IONIQ to feature 'class-leading aerodynamics'
The all-new Hyundai IONIQ set to launch next spring will feature "class-leading aerodynamics" in a package that will offer a choice of three different electrified powertrains . A new rendering of the IONIQ released by the automaker shows off a sedan that is similar in profile to the 2016 Chevrolet …
NewsHyundai unveils G90 sedan, first in Genesis luxury lineup
Just five short weeks after announcing plans to spin off its Genesis nameplate into a luxury sub-brand , Hyundai has pulled the cover off a production version of the all-new G90. The first of six new Genesis models Hyundai plans to launch by 2020, the G90 shows off Equus-like proportions …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesWardsAuto Announce 10 Best Engines Of 2016
Each year, WardsAuto compiles its list of 10 significant engines; the 2016 selection has just been unveiled. To be part of the candidates, there were a few criteria: the engine had to be new or significantly improved for 2016 OR have received a nomination from WardsAuto last year. The vehicle …
NewsHyundai IONIQ to offer 3 electric powertrains in one vehicle
Hyundai will soon unveil a "world-first" alternative-fuel vehicle that offers the choice of three electrified powertrains in a single platform. Set to debut in early 2016, the IONIQ will be available with electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid powertrains, which the automaker claims is "the first car from any manufacturer" to …
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