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It was highly acclaimed after its 2009 launch, winning the Canadian Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year titles. And the 2012 versions will offer more powerful engines, including a 429-hp V8. But even with this added vigour and new 5.0 R-Spec name, the Hyundai Genesis …

The Accent, Hyundai’s popular sub-compact, is fresh off a complete makeover. The new generation has nothing in common with the previous one… and that’s good news! Its lines are reminiscent of those of its big sister, the Elantra, especially when viewed from the front. The 2012 Accent is available in …

The match of the month pits two recently launched compacts against one another. On one side, there’s the new Cruze, which General Motors is really counting on. On the other side, there’s the completely redesigned Hyundai Elantra. The winds of change are starting to blow with the arrival of these …

Hyundai has just presented the new Elantra to the Canadian press. Distinctly more modern than the vintage it is replacing, this new sedan is right in line with the latest trends. In other words, it’s bigger, more powerful and better equipped – and offered at the same price! Under the …

Until now, hybrid drivetrain technology has boiled down to two main types. The first involves placing a small electric engine between the thermal engine and the transmission. This electric engine gives a boost to the thermal engine whenever it is overtaxed, but it can operate on its own, too. Honda …

Ever since the day it launched, the Hyundai Sonata was destined for success. With a slender physique, seductive price and greatly improved quality of manufacturing, the Sonata could look forward to a promising career. And today, regardless of what version you choose, the Sonata is an appealing product that stands …

Hyundai has its ambitions. Not just to become one of the top three automobile companies in the world, but also to make a name for itself in the luxury car category. The new Equus certainly seems to give some added credibility to the Korean manufacturer, which has improved by leaps …

While compact SUVs are extremely popular in Europe, our southern neighbours seem to be buying them with less enthusiasm. In our neck of the woods, these vehicles are increasingly in demand. Over the years, most compact SUVs have increased in size, but five of them have stayed true to their …

During the recent launch of the 2010 Hyundai Tucson, I mentioned that this Korean manufacturer has had the wind in its sails for quite some time. Recession? What recession? With its share of the market practically doubling in the last year, Hyundai is now part of that club of automobile …

Before we get into the new model itself, let’s back up a bit. Hyundai has only been in Canada for a quarter of a century and has progressed at an exponential rate for the last decade. If you look at the current models and compare them to the very first …