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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Delivers Class-Leading 27-Mile All-Electric Range

November 16, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. November 13, 2015 – This week the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) arrives in select dealerships with a competitively priced and compelling product that boasts a class-leading 27-mile All-Electric Range (AER). The 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid offers the efficiency of an alternative powertrain with a unique aerodynamic exterior design, best-in-class total interior volume, premium features and advanced safety technology all at an excellent value. 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Highlights Industry-leading 0.24 coefficient of drag, tied with the Tesla Model S Class-leading battery system capacity…

New luxury takes shape – Hyundai Motor unveils rendering of new G90

November 11, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

New large sedan G90 to top Genesis brand’s luxury model range ‘Athletic Elegance’ brings graceful and profound elegance to the new model November 10, 2015 – Hyundai Motor has revealed the first rendering of its new range-topping G90 luxury sedan, which is named EQ900 in Korea. The elegantly designed, technology packed G90 hints at the recently-launched Genesis brand’s design identity and future direction. Woong-Chul Yang, Head of Hyundai Motor R&D Center and Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, said, “Genesis’ new large luxury sedan G90 will deliver a concept of ‘New…

Hyundai’s 2015 SEMA Lineup Features Six Vehicles Built by the Industry’s Best Tuners

November 4, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015 – Once again, Hyundai has teamed up with some of the best vehicle tuners in the automotive community to deliver six concept vehicles for SEMA 2015. This year’s builds feature three of Hyundai’s all-new2016 Tucson crossovers, two high-powered Genesis Coupes, and a Veloster Turbo R-Spec. Hyundai will be showcasing these creations at its SEMA display in Center Hall (booth #24387) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6, 2015. The lineup of Hyundai vehicles includes: ARK Performance Solus Genesis Coupe Bisimoto Engineering Tucson Blood…

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Wins Top Family Choice Award

May 6, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association honors Hyundai at the second-annual Family Choice Challenge event ATLANTA, May 2, 2014 – Hyundai’s all-new 2015 Genesis was named Top Family Choice by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) during their second-annual signature event, the Family Choice Challenge. Evaluated at the beautiful Lake Lanier Island Resort in Georgia, the Genesis earned the event’s most prestigious award, scoring higher than any other competitor. “A sport sedan like the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is attractive to drivers who want a family car but don’t want to…

2015 Hyundai Sonata Blends Confidence-Inspiring Driving Dynamics And Premium Design

April 18, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

NEW YORK, April 16, 2014 – Hyundai today introduced its all-new seventh-generation 2015 Sonata at the New York International Auto Show. Following the incredible success of the outgoing Sonata, the all-new generation offers a more refined look through a new Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language, stiffer body structure, better ride quality, reduced noise, vibration and harshness and advanced safety and convenience features. Sonata truly democratizes the premium design and convenient technology of the Genesis sedan for the mid-size class. The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata will be built at the Hyundai Motor…

Hyundai announced the 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell

December 20, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

20 December 2013 – At the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced the next generation electric vehicle, the 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell. For the first time, retail consumers will be able to put a mass-produced, federally certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in their driveways, with availability beginning in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle Specifications Driving range up to 300 miles* Capable of full refueling in under 10 minutes, similar to gasoline Minimal reduction in daily utility compared with its gasoline counterpart…

Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine Unveiled At Comic Con

October 11, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

New York, New York, Oct. 10, 2013 – When Anson Kuo set out to build the ultimate Zombie Survival Machine, he first looked to his driveway for inspiration. After recently purchasing an all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kuo decided to design his “zombie-mobile” based on his own new car. Kuo’s customized Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine, brought to life by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), will be revealed on the New York Comic Con floor at the Future US booth in the Javitz Center today. Kuo’s Santa Fe design…