US: Hyundai announces pricing for the 2012 Sonata Hybrid.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 24, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Hyundai

Hyundai Motor America announces today pricing for the 2012MY Sonata Hybrid, featuring Hybrid Blue Drive technology. The 2012MY Sonata Hybrid will come equipped with standard Blue Link telematics as Hyundai continues the implementation of Blue Link throughout the model...

Kia introduces Korea’s first production electric vehicle.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 22, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Demystifying Hybrid Cars Myths.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 29, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Kia BUZZ, korean’s automaker official blog published an interesting post about the hybrids cars, myths and the Optima Hybrid. Hit the jump to see the complete information. #1: Hybrids are expensive. There are about 25 different hybrid models ranging in price...

Interview with Hank Lee, Vice Chairman of Kia Motors Corp. (Talk about new small crossover).

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Oct 24, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Automotive News Europe Editor-in-Chief Harald Hamprecht had a chance to chat with Mr. Hank Lee, Vice Chairman of Kia Motors Corporation. A very interesting interview, which is published at Automotive News website, reveals some details on how Kia plans to enhance the...

Hyundai planning i30 plug-in hybrid release date set for 2013.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Oct 17, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Hyundai

According to a report published by German publication Auto Motor und Sport Magazine, Hyundai is preparing to compete against Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid by unveiling a hybridized i30 hatchback next year. The revolutionary i30 plug-in hybrid car, which will allow...

Kia bringing EV to market this year.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Oct 3, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Hyundai Motor Group, the umbrella company that includes Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., plans to launch a Kia-badged small electric vehicle by year end and follow with more EVs starting in 2014, the company said this week. The announcement did not say whether...