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Performance-Oriented Hyundai N Cars Launching Soon
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The N division’s goal is to build cars that speak the driver’s language.
Hyundai’s Latest ‘Motorstudio’ Reintroduces Drivers to the Brand
Open to the public, this experience center is designed to introduce owners and potential customers to the brand.
Hyundai Kona EV Could Have 242-Mile Range
Two new compact crossovers from Hyundai are in development.
2018 Hyundai Kona Subcompact Crossover Revealed
The Kona will go on sale later this summer.
Kia Telluride Concept Looks Ready to Ride
Remember the Kia Borrego? Neither does anyone at this South Korean automaker. It was a large, body-on-frame SUV that was only offered in the U.S. for a couple years. Despite its market failure, Kia may be developing a new full-size crossover.
Redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza Debuts in South Korea
Kia just revealed its all-new Cadenza sedan by releasing a couple photos of the updated 2017 model. This large car is known as the K7 in its home market of South Korea.
Self-Driving Hyundais Could be here by 2020
While Toyota and Nissan are both scrambling to introduce lower-cost safety systems in mainstream models, Hyundai is pushing advanced assistance systems and aims to have a new autonomous driving feature ready by the year 2020.
NHTSA Fines Hyundai $17.35 M for Delayed Recall
GM may be driving away with all of the recall headlines these days but they’re not the only automaker with issues. Hyundai has to pay a penalty for not reporting and carrying out a call-back of its Genesis.
GM’s All-New Ecotec Engine Family Detailed
General Motors unveiled its brand-new family of Ecotec small-displacement engines at its Powertrain Headquarters in Pontiac, Mich. this morning. The lineup will include 11 separate powerplants in both three- and four-cylinder configurations.
Kia Soul EV Production to Start Next Month for 2016 Launch
Heads up EV fans, Kia is on track to launch its first global battery-powered vehicle in 2016.
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Kia Cadenza
Every automaker wants a flagship model; they crave a range-topping sedan the way husky children lust after Little Debbie Swiss Rolls.
BMWs are Cheaper Than Hyundais in Korea
It may be hard to believe, but BMWs can be cheaper in Korea than cars from Hyundai.
Detroit Three, Koreans Steal Small-Car Market Share from Japanese
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, along with their South Korean competitors are increasing sales to the coveted youth demographic. Their growth comes at the expense of Japanese automakers that are losing ground in this segment.
2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Blows into Windy City
Keeping pace with Hyundai, Kia unveiled its latest production car today: the 2013 Forte 5-Door.
Toyota Venza Exported to South Korea from U.S.
Toyota has begun exporting its U.S.-assembled Venza crossover to its distributors in South Korea, making up a portion of over 130,000 vehicles the Japanese automaker plans on exporting this year.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette to Sell in South Korea
One of America’s oldest sports car mainstays, the Chevrolet Corvette, is headed for sale in South Korea according to the company.
Toyota To Export 6,000 Camry Sedans To South Korea
The South Korean auto market has long been dominated by domestic automakers like Hyundai and Kia, but Toyota is planning to make a play by sending 6,000 American-built Camrys to South Korea. Deliveries will begin starting in January, 2012. Toyota has been exporting the Sienna minivan since November, and also sells the Corolla, Prius and…
Kia Ray Micro-Box Revealed
Is the Kia Soul just a touch too big for your needs? Well if you happen to live in Kia’s home market of S. Korea, you could look into their newest offering, dubbed the Ray. While the name might sound similar to the sea creature, the Kia Ray is neither sleek or stealthy. What it…
Toyota to Export US-Built Sienna Minivan to South Korea
Toyota has announced today that the made in the U.S.A. Toyota Sienna minivan will soon be sold in South Korea. Produced at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant, the Sienna has long been a top seller in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Now, scheduled early this November, South Korea will mark the Sienna’s first distribution outside…
BMW 1M Wrecked In South Korea
It is a sad day for Bimmer fans everywhere, as the first ever recorded accident of the powerful 1-Series M Coupe occurred in South Korea. The 1M crash took place in South Korea and the owner, who was the first customer to receive the 1-Series M in South Korea, posted the pictures on the BMW 1Addicts forum….
Winner Announced For The Ferrari International Design Contest
Ferrari has just announced that the Eternità concept is the winning entrant for their International Design Contest. The contest challenged students to develop the Ferrari hypercar of the future with the latest generation technologies and materials, while preserving the iconic performance and elegance associated with the legendary Italian automaker. The Eternità was created by students of South…
2013 Chevrolet Malibu To Be Produced In China, Korea, Before United States
Chevrolet will build their 2013 Malibu in China and South Korea before it beings production Stateside, solidifying Chevrolet’s aims for the Malibu to be a “world car”. South Korea will be the first country to build the Malibu, starting in late 2011. China and the United States will begin building the car in early 2012….
Hyundai Veloster Delayed Two Months Due To Labor Dispute
Hyundai‘s Veloster sports coupe will have its North American introduction delayed by two months due to a labor dispute involving a union at its South Korean factory. A labor dispute involving changes to the shift structure at the Veloster’s plant in Ulsan caused a production slowdown, which saw the plant operate at 33 percent capacity….
Chevrolet To Replace Daewoo In South Korea
Daewoo, one of South Korea’s most famous nameplates, is being retired by parent company General Motors, in favor of Chevrolet. GM is hoping to make Chevrolet a global brand, and the move fits in with their overall strategy. Daewoo has a deservedly poor reputation in the United States for making and selling cars that were…
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