Archive for the ‘Hyundai’ Category

• 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...

Though the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is already arguably one the best performance bargains on the road, especially in its 2.0-liter turbo guise, Hyundai has decided to add a mid-year update to the available tech package to make the car even more of a steal.

The main feature is an all-new optional 6.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen navigation unit with voice activation control. Bluetooth streaming audio capability and a new multi-gauge information display screen are also new additions.

An 8-gigabyte hard drive and 360-Watt, 10-speaker Infinity audio system are also part of the package, making it easy to enjoy digital music on the go....