Next-Gen 2015 Genesis to be first to include HTRAC AWD
Hyundai Motor Company today announced that its ‘HTRAC’ all-wheel drive system will be made available for the first time on the all-new Genesis, the second generation of Hyundai’s f
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Hyundai Confirms Performance Arm, Starting Next-Gen i20 due 2015
Hyundai is working hard to completely change its budget-oriented image with new and more appealing products which so far have been a success. One major step in this direction has a
UK: Kia Carens Now Available With Built-In Sat Nav On Top Spec Model
The Kia Carens line-up has been extended to include the top spec ‘3 Sat Nav’ model which has been introduced from September and is now available for customers to order in UK dealer
Hyundai & Kia extend brake recall to 660,000 cars in Korea
Hyundai and Kia Motors said they are recalling about 660,000 vehicles in South Korea to fix a faulty brake switch, with further recalls in other countries possible.
EuroNCAP: 2013 Kia Carens Get Five Stars [w/video]
Today is the turn for the 2013 Kia Carens. The South Korean carmaker compact MPV achieved 5 stars in the European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) test. After the jump, you
Video: Hyundai i20 WRC Finland Tests
Hyundai Motorsport continued to make strong progress on its development programme by conducting the first gravel tests with a new 2014-specification of the i20 WRC in July. All thr
Kia Recalls 9,700 New Sorento For Potential Front Axle Failures
Kia is recalling more than 9,700 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the front axle can fail and the vehicles can lose power. The recall affects 2014 Sorento SUVs with 2.4-liter fo
2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Yesterday we were talking about the latest results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+. 2014 Kia Forte and 2013 Kia Soul failed and the 2013 H
IIHS: Hyundai Elantra Gets "Acceptable", Kia Forte & Soul Receives "Poor" Rating
Of 12 cars evaluated in the latest round of crash tests, which include the “New Small Overlap Crash Tests” only the Civic (both coupe and sedan) earned a rating of “good” in the te
Kia Motors Slovakia Records a Successful First Half of 2013
Kia Motors Slovakia recorded a 6 per cent year-on-year increase in output, producing 158,900 cars at its Zilina, Slovakia facility during the first half of 2013. The company starte
NHTSA Checks 2013 Santa Fe Over Possible Axle-Shaft Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation into the 2013 Santa Fe after receiving two complaints of vehicle control loss occurring with less
All-new Kia cee’d Design Story III – Safety
People place different levels of importance on various features when purchasing their next car, but safety should always be on the top of the list. The all-new Kia cee’d is no exce
Hyundai i20 WRC Makes Positive Test Debut [w/video]
After an intensive few months of preparation at its Alzenau headquarters, Hyundai Motorsport has taken the i20 WRC out of the workshop and onto the road at the start of its testing
IIHS: Small Overlap vs Moderate Frontal Test
About half of all passenger vehicle occupants killed on U.S. roads die in frontal crashes. Major strides have been made in frontal crash protection, thanks in large part to the cra
All-new Kia cee’d Design Story II – Interior
In our last post we covered the all-new cee’d’s exterior design thanks to Kia Buzz Official Blog. Now we’re making our way inside to break down its sporty interior. See also All-ne
Consumer Reports finds small turbo engines don't deliver on fuel economy claims
The magazine said on Tuesday that its tests showed turbocharged models from Ford, Hyundai and Kia are less efficient than competitors. It also said the turbocharged Chevrolet Cruze
All-new Kia cee’d Design Story I – Exterior
Today on The Korean Car Blog and thanks to our friends from Kia Buzz, we’re going to unfold the first part of the cee’d’s design story from the outside-in, and breakdown its sporti
Hyundai recalls Veloster on shattering sunroof chance
Hyundai Motor America is recalling about 13,500 of its 2012 Veloster models with sunroofs that may shatter while the car is moving, the company and U.S. safety regulators said.
Hyundai-Kia Would Developing a Turbocharged V6 Engine
According to reports, at Hyundai-Kia’s International Powertrain Conference, the automakers confirmed that they are currently working on a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. The like
Future Powertrain Strategy at the ‘2012 Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference’
Hyundai Motor Group today unveiled its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at ‘The 12th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference,’ taking place between Oct. 23 a
