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Tag: Hyundai

  • Hyundai’s New Tau V8 Engine Named To Ward’s “10 Best Engines” List

    Hyundai’s all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, which debuted in the premium Genesis sedan this year, has been named one of the “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” for 2009 by Ward’s Auto World. This marks the first time a Hyundai engine has appeared on the prestigious “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” list. (more…)

  • More for less – Hyundai reveals i20 prices

    anuary sales might have started early on the high street, but anyone buying a small car could well wonder what’s happened to small prices. The cost of hatchbacks has crept so far upwards that a mid-range supermini now typically costs more than five-figures.

    But Hyundai i20 buyers are set to be pleasantly surprised. Despite having exceptional levels of space, quality and safety – plus dynamics which can take on and beat the best from Europe and Japan – the little Hyundai is still priced at least £1,000 lower than mainstream rivals. (more…)

  • Three Hyundai Models Earn Top Safety Pick Awards

    For a second year in a row, three Hyundai models earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award.  The Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe received awards in the midsize SUV segment and the Hyundai Entourage in the minivan segment. (more…)

  • Hyundai HED-5 “i-Mode” Concept Makes North American Debut At Los Angeles Auto Show

    Hyundai unveiled the HED-5 “i-Mode” concept at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show today, featuring an all-new, eco-friendly powertrain making its first-ever appearance for Hyundai.  The six-passenger family crossover, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, combines visionary styling with future technologies and advanced eco-dynamics.  (more…)

  • Long Load? Wide Load? Heavy Load? iLoad!

    For small and large businesses alike, cost-cutting is very much a focus in today’s financial climate.

    But if you wish to reduce your overheads without compromise, Hyundai’s new medium panel van could be just what you need. (more…)

  • Mass production officially launched at the new Hyundai plant in the Czech Republic

    Mass production was officially launched in the first European Hyundai automotive plant – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech in Nosovice, the Czech Republic. “The Hyundai plant is such a large investment and important production influence on the GDP and will amount to around 1 percent a year and trade surplus will grow by around CZK 50 billion a year after the plant switches to full capacity,” said Martin Riman, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. He added: “The Czech Republic will then take over position of a European leader from Slovakia in terms of the number of cars produced – almost 130 units per 1,000 inhabitants.”

    Governor Evzen Tosenovsky mentioned the fact that the first talks about a location for the Hyundai – Kia plant were held six years ago; a decision was made then to go to Slovakia with the Kia plant but Hyundai followed three years later. “The most difficult part of the job for the regional government was the buy-out of the land from private owners,” he said. “I hope it is just history now, as well as a difficult period of construction for the plant and annoying the citizens with noise and dust. We are standing at the beginning of a new era – a good neighbourhood of Hyundai and local communities.”

    Production begins at Czech plant

    “Since the 1 November, when production was launched in our plant, Hyundai has become officially the European automobile brand. And although it will not be easy in the tough European climate, I believe that our cars will soon build up a strong position and the sales will grow rapidly,” said Kim Eok-Jo, President of HMMC. President Kim also touched on the current crisis of the automotive industry briefly: “We are not afraid as 65 per cent of Hyundai production is in segments of small and medium sized cars where the global demand is increasing fast. We have an advantage with modern technologies, high quality and with the new HMMC plant we can deliver a much faster and more flexible service to our European customers.”

    The i30 is the first vehicle to be built in the new plant and will take over the supply of i30s to the European market. The i30 was previously exported from the factory in Seoul.

  • Building The Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe

    In February, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) approached Hyundai Motor America with a unique concept to introduce the all-new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to the aftermarket and racing enthusiasts prior to its spring 2009 on-sale date. (more…)

  • Hyundai Introduces New R-Diesel Engine

    On the occasion of the 8th Advanced Diesel Engine Technology Symposium held at the company’s Namyang R&D Center, Hyundai Motor Co. today unveiled details of its newest passenger diesel powerplant, the R-Engine .  With an output of 184ps and 40kg of torque, the R-Engine is ahead of the rest of the class, surpassing all German and French competitors (200ps and 44.5kg-m for the 2.2-liter). (more…)

  • Rides Magazine Transforms Hyundai Genesis Sedan Into Technology Center on Wheels for SEMA Show 2008

    Rides Hyundai GenesisHyundai Motor America and RIDES magazine are teaming up to develop a customized Hyundai Genesis for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.  The RIDES Genesis will be the ultimate in technology, style and refinement, containing the latest in technology both inside and out. (more…)

  • Hyundai Launches Newest Halo Vehicle Genesis Coupe

    Hyundai Genesis CoupeHyundai Motor Co. today launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Island attended by members of the Korean and international press. The logical extension of the highly acclaimed Genesis sports sedan launched earlier this year, the Genesis Coupe raises the Hyundai brand’s emotional quotient to a new level with its high performance capabilities and front engine rear wheel drive architecture.  Genesis Coupe is an exemplification of Hyundai’s design evolution: simple, modern, crisp lines with wonderful proportions and aspiration appeal. (more…)

  • Hyundai Motor Introduces New High-Performance V6 Lambda RS Engine

    Lambda RS 3.8 EngineHyundai Motor Company’s Powertrain R&D Center at Namyang has developed a new high-performance V6 Lambda RS (Rear wheel drive Sports) engine which will see its first application in the Genesis Coupe to be launched in Korea this month. (more…)

  • Hyundai i800 pulls in its first award

    Hyundai i800Going out on the pull? The Hyundai i800 could be the perfect car for you according to expert judges – and you can bring eight friends in tow!

    This type of pulling is more likely to take place on a campsite than in a disco though, as the i800 has won the The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year for the £16,000 to £20,000 category. (more…)