Thursday, April 25

Hyundai

Excitement Coming from Hyundai
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Excitement Coming from Hyundai

For many years Hyundai has been left out of the market when it comes to the hot hatch. While this part of the automotive world has only begun to grow in recent years, the team at Hyundai has finally found a way to respond and begin to show up with what should be a dynamic vehicle lineup for us to enjoy. They have named a new sub brand the “N” performance sub brand and this brand will be the new face of the hot hatch along with other vehicle types to give us some exciting and fun models to drive for the future. (more…)
Before Its Release New Plans are in Place
Hyundai

Before Its Release New Plans are in Place

Industry and technology are moving a faster pace than they ever have before. It used to be that an automaker could introduce a new model on the market and expect it to be the one that leads the way for a few years before all other automakers caught up, but that’s no longer the case. The market is changing every year and before a vehicle ever makes it to the showroom plans are already in place to make changes to improve what that vehicle is and how it performs because that’s the speed of the competition and everyone has to keep up. (more…)
A New Luxury Brand that Puts the Germans on Notice
Hyundai

A New Luxury Brand that Puts the Germans on Notice

We have luxury brands from all over the world.  Germany seems to house a few of the names that have been the most highly acclaimed of the luxury brands in the world with the names of BMW, Mercedes- Benz and Audi being the three we hear the most about and for good reason.  The cars from these brands have been expertly crafted and engineered to be some of the most engaged driving machines on the road for many years.  With that said, these three brands need to pay attention to what is happening under the Hyundai roof in Korea as do all other luxury brands in the world. (more…)
Looking Forward to the New Elantra
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Looking Forward to the New Elantra

Elantra The next generation Elantra is already out on the streets in South Korea as the Avante.  Even though the company uses different names for the car (most do for their models) the Avante is very much what we expect to be the new Elantra.  Of course when it is revealed as the Los Angeles Auto Show late in November we will get a full look at the new version of a car from Hyundai that we have already loved in many versions, but this one appears to be more stylish and sculpted in nature. (more…)
Hyundai Santa Cruz Named 2015 Concept Truck Of The Year
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Hyundai Santa Cruz Named 2015 Concept Truck Of The Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It kicked off 2015 with a buzz-generating surprise debut at the North American International Auto Show in January, and now the popular Hyundai Santa Cruz has earned the prestigious title of Concept Truck of the Year at the 14th annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year (NACVOTY) Awards at the Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's. (more…)
Hatchbacks that Go Farther
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Hatchbacks that Go Farther

If the price of a gallon of gasoline ever made it back down to the price it was in the 1970s or even the early ‘80s we might never worry about fuel mileage again, but because that price continues to be as much or more than a gallon of milk, one of the most common questions dealers get for vehicles is “What is the gas mileage?”  Gas mileage is measures under ideal driving and vehicle conditions; which mean you need to maintain your new car, truck, or SUV properly and drive at least somewhat conservatively in order to benefit from decent gas mileage. (more…)
How Much Bang Can You Get for the Buck? (Pt 1)
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How Much Bang Can You Get for the Buck? (Pt 1)

When we buy vehicles, those of us who are car enthusiasts want to know how much horsepower can be had for the money we spend. This is the statistic that we are looking for and want answered even before the performance numbers are discussed. Most of us are also on some form of a budget for our car purchases and give us the ability to buy the most car we can get for the money. Here is what you can buy in a variety of horsepower categories along with the prices you should expect to pay. (more…)