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2010 Hyundai Accent gets 36 mpg on the highway, starts at $9,970
For 2010, the most significant update for the Hyundai Accent is its EPA fuel-economy gain of up to 9 percent with the addition of a low-price “Blue” model.
The entry-level 110-hp Hyundai Accent Blue model starts at $9,970 and gets an outstanding fuel-economy of 27/36 mpg (city/highway). Hyundai is quick to point out that the Blue [...]
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GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe coming to 2009 SEMA show
The 2009 SEMA show is right around the corner and just like last year, Hyundai will be showing off some modified 2010 Genesis Coupe models in Las Vegas. The first of the many modified Genesis Coupes will come from GReddy.
Known as the, GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe, the modified model is based on the Hyundai Genesis [...]
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Report: Hyundai keeps expanding despite economic downturn
Many of the major automakers reported significant declines in sales last month as the automotive market recovered from a Cash for Clunkers hangover. GM reported a decline of 45 percent, while Ford reported a decline of 5 percent and Chrysler reported a decline of 42 percent. Even Toyota and Honda reported a decline of 13 [...]
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Honda CEO: Hyundai is awesome, a threat to future of Japanese automakers
Last week, Toyota’s CEO said that his company “grasping for salvation.” Today, Honda’s CEO is complimenting Hyundai saying that they are a threat to Japanese made vehicles. What is going on with these Japanese CEOs?
Honda’s CEO Ito Takanobu said that he sees Hyundai as a huge threat to the future of Japanese automakers.
“Hyundai is awesome,” [...]
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The Cash for Clunker Hangeover: Largest automakers report sales decline for Sept.
One would be hard-pressed to argue that the cash-for-clunkers was wildly successful at bringing consumers into showrooms this summer. The hype, however, has ended and September has seen sales rates below that of June, before the program began.
September’s sales rate came in at 9.51 million units, compared to 9.55 million in June. Ken [...]
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Hyundai Equus Limousine: A 300 mm longer Equus sedan for VIPs
What’s better than the Hyundai Equus? A longer Hyundai Equus of course. However, while we will be getting the large luxury Equus sometime next year, Hyundai has just announced an exclusive stretch version, the Hyundai Equus Limousine, for the Korean market.
The Hyundai Equus Limousine is 300 mm longer (5,460 mm) than the base sedan version [...]
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Hyundai pulls out of the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
The Tokyo Motor Show, held every two years, is one of Asia’s premier auto events. However, for the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, automakers have been dropping out as the show gets hit hard by international automakers who have decided to sit out this year due to the global economic slump.
Hyundai Motor Co. is the [...]
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2011 Hyundai Sonata won’t offer V6 option
According to a report by Wards, Hyundai Motor America will not offer a V6 engine in its next-generation Sonata mid-sized sedan lineup. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata will go on sale in the United States early next year.
Instead, the new Sonata will be offered with Hyundai’s new 2.4L Theta II GDI 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces [...]
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2010 Hyundai Sonata officially unveiled in Korea
Hyundai has unveiled the new 2010 Sonata in Korea and will ship the model overseas beginning 2011. The 2010 Sonata mid-size sedan carries Hyundai’s new “fluidic sculpture” design theme, with upgraded performance, safety features and fuel-efficiency.
Power comes from a 2.0L Theta II MPi gasoline engine, which produces 165-hp while returning an estimated fuel-economy of 30 [...]
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2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue gets 35 mpg on the highway, prices start at $14,145
Hyundai has released a new entry-level for the 2010 Elantra called the Elantra Blue. The model is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, which helps it return an estimated fuel-economy of 33/35 mpg (city/highway)
With prices starting at $14,145, standard features include power heated mirrors, power door locks, power windows with driver’s one-touch down, remote keyless [...]
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2010 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,495
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Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn’t cut it
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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)
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2010 Lotus Evora prices start at $73,500
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GM loses $1.2 billion in 3rd quarter, speeds repayment of U.S. loans
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First Drive: Test-driving the new Nissan LEAF EV… sort of
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Review: 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible, drop the top and enjoy the sound
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Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-efficiency numbers
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