Archive for the ‘Hyundai’ Category

Hyundai has just released its 2009 Sustainability Report, which outlines the strategies the automaker will be partaking in over the next couple of years as part of its efforts to become the world’s greenest automotive company by 2015.

Hyundai has a stated goal of environmental leadership in the auto industry and plans to redefine its own brand as a technological innovator. Key goals include the reduction of harmful emissions and the production of produce environmentally-friendly technology.

As an example, the automaker aims to lead the way in fuel efficiency by achieving a fleet average of 35 mpg by 2015--five years ahead of the U.S....

• What is it? The Accent is Hyundai’s smallest and least expensive model in the U.S. but it’s not lacking on style or features • The basics: Three-door hatch or four-door sedan, as well as new “Blue” efficiency model • On sale: Now • Price: $9,970 to $16,995

As the smallest and least expensive model in Hyundai's U.S. lineup, the Accent comes as a three-door hatchback or four-door sedan, and for 2010 is offered with a new ultra-efficient “Blue” model.

The Accent Blue is the latest model in Hyundai’s grouping of specially designed eco-friendly models that offer improved fuel...

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) has decided not to cancel this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, despite most of the world’s automakers pulling out of the event. Skipping the show this year will be the Detroit 3, as well as automakers from Germany, France, Sweden, and China, and now we can add South Korea to that list.

Hyundai, the last major foreign automaker which was scheduled to participate in next month's show, has decided to pull out with just weeks to go, organizers say.

The situation has become so bad that it’s estimated this year’s show will only see half the number of exhibitors as the last...