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First Review – 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

First Drive Review: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited proves that mainstream need not be boring

I’m not married. Nor do I have any kids, a 401K, a mortgage, and an underlying fear for discoloring hair and sagging body parts invoked by the stress of a nine-to-fiver and coming home some to juniors running around…yet (no offense). But all in all, I pretty much seem like the worst candidate to be [...]

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Kia and Hyundai recall nearly 1.6 million models over faulty brake lamp

Hyundai and Kia in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million models over a malfunctioning brake lamp, which not only is a safety hazard for drivers behind, but the defect apparently can inadvertently prevent the vehicle from disabling its cruise control system. Yikes. Additionally, the malfunctioning [...]

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Report: Hyundai and Kia agree to settlement in lieu of lawsuit for overrated fuel economy ratings

AutomotiveNews reports that Hyundai has agreed to settle a consumer lawsuit that was based on customers’ claims for overrated fuel economy ratings for some 900,000 Hyundais sold in the US. Financial terms weren’t specified as attorneys in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, CA are still withholding them. The filings were processed last Tuesday [...]

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Hyundai prices 2013 Santa Fe at just $28,350 with front-wheel drive

Hyundai has just announced its pricing list for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover. A base Santa Fe GLS with front-wheel drive starts at $28,350. There are a total of four different trim levels available for the 2013 Santa Fe. All are powered by the same 3.3L GDI direct-injected V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic. [...]

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Hyundai breaks its full-year sales record before 2012 says goodbye

There is no doubt that Hyundai Motor America has become one of the top brands to consider for new car shoppers in the United States. Earlier this month, Hyundai surpassed its all-time full-year sales record of 645,691 vehicles, breaking a record that it set in 2011. “With teamwork from thousands of Hyundai team members in [...]

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2012 LA: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Front Quarter Angle

2012 LA: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe offers 7-passenger seating

The production versions of the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe three-row, 7-passenger has made its debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show. The model now joins the 5-passenger Santa Fe Sport, which has been on sale since August. Check out more news on the Hyundai Santa Fe. Power for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe comes [...]

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Report: Hyundai to boost U.S. output by 19% to meet demand

There is no doubt that Hyundai vehicles are selling better than ever – so much so that Hyundai has to increase output. According to John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, vehicle production for the United States from September through the end of 2012 will be increased 19 percent over the same period last year. [...]

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport price starts at $24,450

Hyundai has finally announced pricing details on the new 2013 Santa Fe crossover. Prices start at $24,450 for the Santa Fe Sport FWD with a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder and a 6-speed automatic Shiftronic and top out at $29,450 (without options) for the Santa Fe Sport with a 2.0 liter turbo and AWD. 2013 Hyundai [...]

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Hyundai recalls 220,000 Santa FE and Sonata models over airbag issue

Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for the same problem on two different models. The previous generation Santa Fe crossover SUV and the current generation Sonata sedan have independently been cited for airbag problems. A total of 22,512 Sonata sedan units are being recalled form 2012 and 2013 model years, which includes those built after [...]

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Report: Hyundai considering large luxury crossover

While Hyundai has gotten rid of the Veracruz in favor of an extended wheelbase Santa Fe, the Korean automaker may not be down with the large crossover segment. Word on the street is that Hyundai is looking at a long wheelbase crossover in the luxury segment but nothing is set in stone yet. “I would [...]

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