Hyundai’s Santa Fe has grown from a compact SUV into a midsize crossover during its evolution since 2001. For 2014, it’s taking another step up, as the Santa Fe lineup … Read more
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Hyundai takes a bold new direction with the HND-9
Even before the echoes of the New York International Auto Show had died down, Hyundai was back on the circuit, introducing the new HND-9 concept at the Seould Motor Show … Read more
2014 Santa Fe strikes balance between space and agility
Hyundai didn’t do well with its three-row Veracruz, so officials there decided they needed to do a better job for those who need a three-row sport ute. While three-row sport … Read more
2014 Hyundai Equus climbs the ladder
The Hyundai Equus hit the luxury market like the proverbial freight train in 2010. Hyundai’s flagship surprised skeptics by managing to match the luxury and power of rivals from Mercedes … Read more
Hyundai Equus raises the stakes with upgrades
In typical Hyundai fashion, the Korea-based automaker continues to work on upgrades to its premium Equus model to further differentiate the big sedan from its Genesis-sedan roots. At least that’s … Read more
2013 Hyundai Equus provides the “Ultimate” in luxury sedans
You kind of wonder about a car trim level named “ultimate,“ particularly when the car in question is a newcomer to its segment, and that segment is the full-sized luxury … Read more
A new beginning for Hyundai Genesis?
Hyundai’s corporate communications spokesman swore on a stack of Elantras that the HCD-14 concept car unmasked at this January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., was not representative … Read more
2013 Hyundai Azera stresses value, luxury
It’s truly amazing how good “near luxury” sedans have become. Hyundai’s mid-size sedan, the Sonata, has made a big splash in the market. The company’s decision to go with only … Read more
Hyundai’s Genesis HCD-14 concept talks to the hand
The Genesis HCD-14 is, as the name might suggest, a hyper-futuristic premium sedan. Hyundai’s looking forward to what it sees as the future of luxury vehicles, and aiming for something … Read more
Fuel economy worries spread through the industry
Is this just the tip of the iceberg? Fyidriving.com hears that Hyundai’s recent woes with its fuel-economy claims on certain models could possibly extend to other automakers and might even … Read more
LA Auto Show: Hyundai C3 Roll Top Concept welcomes the sun
Hyundai’s fun Veloster gets a bit more fun with a new concept introduced in Los Angeles this week. The versatile hunchbacked sports coupe gets a funky rollback convertible top, a … Read more
Top Ten inexpensive cars to be thankful for in 2012
There’s a point in most of our financial lives when it’s time to buy that first new car. For some, that’s a red-letter day. For others, it’s a relief not … Read more
Hyundai Veloster Turbo amps up the aggression
Hyundai’s Veloster hit the streets last year as an adorable, affordable hot-rod do-all. Yeah, it’s a lot of things. What would you call it? It gets 40mpg and features a … Read more
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has the looks of a class competitor
Park City, Utah – Starting out from a hotel at 8400-feet for a press drive in Utah, Hyundai was making a point. Their new third-generation Santa Fe crossover utility vehicle … Read more
New Santa Fe trims the fat
Of all the vehicles in the Hyundai showroom, the Santa Fe tall wagon was likely in the biggest need of a restyle. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer … Read more
Hyundai launches three new versions of their small cars for 2013
La Jolla, Calif. – Hyundai’s selling every car it can build, and according to U.S. CEO John Krafcik, they could sell lots more, if they could get them built. So … Read more
Hyundai’s 2012 Veloster offers sporty style
Even in a more sedate color than Electrolyte Green, the 2012 Veloster would get a lot of attention. Two-door coupes have always been the refuge of those folks who favor … Read more
2012 Hyundai Sonata models show just how special less-expensive cars can be
If you look at the Hyundai Sonata, you should be aware that this is the scariest car in the world – to other car companies, that is. It’s very attractive. … Read more
Hyundai Santa Fe ratchets up the style
If you have been keeping track of Hyundai like fyidriving.com has, you know that the fleet is pretty much up to date in the design and engineering departments with only … Read more
2012 Hyundai Azera: A valuable addition to the lineup
Las Vegas – As my driving partner drove out of Las Vegas with Hyundai CEO John Krafcik in the back seat, it was easy to ponder the company’s successes. Hyundai … Read more
It’s “wagons ho!” in Europe
As the global-auto-downsizing trend broadens, more drivers are looking favorably at wagons and hatchbacks for the added space and utility they provide. Two wagons of note from Hyundai and BMW … Read more
It's "wagons ho!" in Europe
As the global-auto-downsizing trend broadens, more drivers are looking favorably at wagons and hatchbacks for the added space and utility they provide. Two wagons of note from Hyundai and BMW … Read more
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: inexpensive comfort and luxury
When you buy the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec for $46,000, you get pretty much everything any luxury competitors provide. That’s the price with no options, and I couldn’t see that … Read more
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: inexpensive comfort and luxury
When you buy the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec for $46,000, you get pretty much everything any luxury competitors provide. That’s the price with no options, and I couldn’t see that … Read more
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: inexpensive comfort and luxury
When you buy the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec for $46,000, you get pretty much everything any luxury competitors provide. That’s the price with no options, and I couldn’t see that … Read more
Cars too hot to keep in stock
It has always been a given that some cars are “hotter” than others in the eyes of the buying public, and that has never been truer than it is today. … Read more
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is two doors of rompin, stompin fun
Las Vegas, NV – Hyundai Motor American recently unveiled its significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe and gave auto reporters the opportunity to put it through its paces. The vehicle has … Read more
Top Ten sellers of 2011
Although 2011 wasn’t one of the best years for the automobile industry, there were some high notes. In particular, several vehicles showed up in the top 10 sellers that certainly … Read more
2012 Hyundai Genesis tops the charts
In the 2009 model year, Hyundai took one giant step without saying “Mother may I” and entered the rarified air of full-sized mid-luxury sedans. It was already crowded with such … Read more
2012 NAIAS: A bright future ahead
It’s practically a tradition that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is accompanied by the worst weather of the season. The second week in January in Detroit is … Read more
Hyundai impresses with all-new 2012 Elantra
It’s getting to be an Autowriter’s cliché to comment on how amazing Hyundai’s growth has been, and there’s a reason for that. Besides being one of a small handful of … Read more
2012 Hyundai Accent brings lots to the sub-compact segment
Hyundai’s going from success to success with the launch of the new, fourth-generation Accent. Although this is a sub-compact car, the interior volume qualifies it to U.S. government standards as … Read more
2012 Hyundai Veloster: Three doors make it a new kind of coupe
Portland, Ore. – Although the Veloster, Hyundai’s latest model, is one of the less expensive models, its job is to be the brand’s “halo” car. Other halo cars include Chevrolet’s … Read more
The 2012 Hyundai Accent joins 40 MPG club
Joining the Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, the 2012 Hyundai Accent is the third car in this Korean brand’s lineup that achieves an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway. Waiting in … Read more
2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: Broadens appeal
Power-train improvements highlight changes in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. And anyone thinking Hyundai’s foray into the luxury segment with Genesis was an experiment rather than a commitment gets some pretty … Read more
Hyundai notches perfect score
Only one company, Hyundai, achieved a perfect score in this year’s “report card” by car transaction data supplier TrueCar. Hyundai topped the list of all manufacturers with an “A+” score, … Read more
“Blue square” signals future directions
Hyundai’s high-design mid-sized hydrogen-powered fuel-cell-electric-vehicle concept was the darling of the Seoul Motor Show in early April, but will it ever find production love? Bits of it might, at least … Read more
Hyundai’s lineup grows stronger with an Elantra coupe and a new Azera
When it comes to product launches, no one in the industry has been more aggressive than Hyundai. JRC Auto News has the dirt on a few other products that will … Read more
Hyundai's lineup grows stronger with an Elantra coupe and a new Azera
When it comes to product launches, no one in the industry has been more aggressive than Hyundai. JRC Auto News has the dirt on a few other products that will … Read more
























