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TechnologyHyundai Aiming to be the Leading Maker of Electric Vehicles
The Car Guide was on hand for the launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, a car that offers three different ways to “drive electric.” Not only that, but the Ioniq also represents the brand's most significant step in alternative drive systems. The manufacturer is crossing its fingers that sales will …
First Drives2017 Hyundai Ioniq: the Green Solution of the Future?4.0/5
During the media launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Canada’s President and CEO, Don Romano, mentioned that in the medium term, no single technology will replace the internal combustion engine. Just like many of the other speakers, he believes that a range of choices will be available and that …
Spotlight on2017 Hyundai Ioniq: Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
You think one single powertrain technology will soon replace the good old combustion engine? It won’t be the case. What we’ll see is exactly the strategy Hyundai is deploying with its new Ioniq, a choice of three advanced and electrified powertrains—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. All the consumer will …
Special Events2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Sports/Performance Car Category
This week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s 2017 CCOTY testing is in full swing at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. Among the eight vehicle categories this year is the Best New Sports/Performance Car Category that rounds up—as its name suggests—performance-oriented models sold by mainstream brands. This …
Special Events2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Small Car Category
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, or AJAC, will be holding their yearly CCOTY testing next week at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. There will be eight categories this year, and the most interesting one for Canadian car shoppers is undoubtedly the Best New Small Car Category.
First DrivesFirst Drive: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
I vividly remember when the Hyundai Santa Fe first hit Canadian dealerships. It was the spring of 2000, and my parents were shopping for a new family hauler to replace their minivan. The requirements were simple: It had to be roomy enough for a family of four and able to …
First Drives2017 Hyundai Elantra: Taking the Honda Civic Head On4.5/5
For years, the Honda Civic has been Canada’s top-selling vehicle, but the Hyundai Elantra is hot on its heels. In fact, the Korean car very nearly stole the first-place title two years ago. It’s easy to understand why crowning the category is so important to the Elantra. In response to …
Spotlight on2017 Hyundai Elantra: We’re Discovering It This Week
If you still doubt about the importance of the Elantra in Hyundai’s product portfolio, know that it’s not only their best-selling vehicle, but has been the second best-selling car in Canada for a few years now, right behind the Honda Civic. No wonder the Korean brand is giving this model …
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