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Elantra Sport to have 1.6 T-GDi 200 hp & 7 DCT, debut end of April

Apr 11, 2016 | 20 Comments

Finally another picture of the near Hyundai Elantra Sport is now on the internet and with a...

Hyundai to Recall 173k Sonata YF

Apr 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hyundai will recall its Sonata midsize sedan in the U.S. due to a fault with the power-steering...

Kia Optima Sportswagon Hybrid Spotted

Apr 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

After Kia revealed the all-new Optima Sportswagon, is the turn to see the first spy pictures of...

Render: The 6th generation Hyundai Grandeur

Apr 8, 2016 | 21 Comments

After we saw a test mule and several spy shots with its final body, the next gen Hyundai...

Kia Motors posts global sales of 268,007 vehicles in March

Apr 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors Corporation announced today its March 2016 global sales figures (export sales, domestic...

Could this be the I30 N Performance or New Generation?

Apr 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

We all know Hyundai is working on the sub-brand N Performance and the first model to showcase the...

HMC Global Sales Results of March 2016

Apr 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, reports its domestic and overseas sales results...

HMG Announces Connected Car Development Roadmap

Apr 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group has presented its roadmap for connected car development, paving the way for...

2016 KIA Optima Receives TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS Rating From The IIHS

Apr 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors America’s (KMA) best-selling nameplate, the all-new 2016 Optima, has earned the highest...

Kia Motors Manufacturing Produces 2 Millionth Vehicle In The U.S.

Apr 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the plant’s two millionth vehicle – a...

Hyundai Adds Apple CARPLAY Support To 2016 Sonata

Apr 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hyundai is adding Apple CarPlay support to new 2016 Sonatas. CarPlay is the smarter, safer and...

2017 Kia Cadenza Makes US Debuts at NYIAS

Mar 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Big Apple today is playing host to the world debut of the all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza at the New...

Genesis unveils New York Concept at NYIAS

Mar 23, 2016 | 4 Comments

GENESIS has unveiled its striking ‘New York Concept’ luxury sports sedan at the New York...

2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ MAKES U.S. DEBUT AT NYIAS

Mar 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the...

Review: The 2016 Kia Optima SX

Mar 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

One of the biggest turning points for Kia was the introduction to the newly designed optima in...

Genesis New York Concept shows up before NYAutoshow

Mar 17, 2016 | 7 Comments

Here it is guys! Genesis New York Concept, this is the concept model Hyundai told us at the...

Kia K3 “Sport” spotted on the road

Mar 14, 2016 | 4 Comments

Well well well look what we have here, if the new Sorento wasn't enough, Kia is giving us another...

2018 Kia Sorento Spotted with camouflage

Mar 11, 2016 | 4 Comments

What we are seeing here might the new 2018 Kia Sorento, this Sport Utility Vehicle here might have...

Kia Motors Global Sales Increase to 214,219 Vehicles in February

Mar 7, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors Corporation announced today its February 2016 global sales figures (export...

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for latest Kia models

Mar 3, 2016 | 2 Comments

Kia Motors is to introduce Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ functionality across its entire...

Should you buy a Kia Optima Sportswagon?

Mar 2, 2016 | 2 Comments

The hype were so big, but finally here we have the Kia Optima Sportswagon. Some people said...

All-New Hyundai IONIQ line-up electrifies Geneva Motor Show

Mar 2, 2016 | 1 Comment

At the Geneva Motor Show 2016, Hyundai Motor is introducing the All-New Hyundai IONIQ line-up,...

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Rendered

Mar 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Last month we were testing Hyundai's All-New Elantra, codenamed as AD, in San Diego and our first...

European Debut for New Kia Niro Hybrid Crossover

Mar 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

The all-new Kia Niro will make its European debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show...

Next-gen Hyundai i30 Spied Inside

Feb 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

When we saw, a few months ago, the first spy shots we can't believe that South Korean carmaker has...

Hyundai Celebrates 30 Years In the U.S.

Feb 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

30 years ago, a small company from a country not known for building cars came to the U.S. and...

Kia GT Sport Is Finally Ready For Production..In 2017

Feb 25, 2016 | 2 Comments

What you are seeing above is what the guys at Autoexpress.co.uk invision for what Kia has...

The All-New 2017 Kia Sportage Prices Are Out

Feb 25, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new 2017 Sportage CUV. [ads id="0"...

All-New Kia Optima Sportswagon makes Global Debut

Feb 18, 2016 | 4 Comments

The all-new Kia Optima Sportswagon, Kia's first ever D-segment tourer, will make its global...

Kia’s New Flagship SUV, The Mohave

Feb 17, 2016 | 5 Comments

Kia recently released the all new Mohave completely redesigned and made to explore. At the heart...

All-New 2017 Hyundai Elantra – First Drive

Feb 15, 2016 | 3 Comments

Recently we at The Korean Car blog were invited out to San Diego, Ca to check out the all-new...

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Spotted

Feb 15, 2016 | 2 Comments

Last month Hyundai sent us to San Diego presenting us the sixth generation of the Elantra (AD)...

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First Drive: Hyundai Inster Electric SubCompact SUV

by Jose Antonio Lopez | August 22, 2024 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

At the end of June, I flew to Seoul for my first-ever experience driving a prototype of the Inster Electric (also known as the Casper Electric). After arriving in Seoul, I took a bus to Hyundai Motor’s R&D Center in Namyang—a paradise for someone like me, as it...

All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Review

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 29, 2023 | All News, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Santa Fe is no longer just an average SUV. The latest Hyundai Santa Fe, reflecting trends, has evolved into an innovative model. Not only has its appearance changed significantly, but its character has also been transformed. Once representing a city-focused SUV,...

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Review

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 22, 2023 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, first N brand high-performance all-electric vehicle made its first global appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK back in July. Now, we flew to South Korea and tested it at Korea Internacional Circuit, former Formula 1 circuit,...

2022 Genesis GV70 2.2 Diesel Long Term Review

by Martin Hornung | August 31, 2022 | All News, Genesis, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Since the Summer 2021 Genesis is now selling cars in Europe. It was obvious for us to get our hands on all the models we got here and for me personally it was obvious to get my hands on a GV70 especially (since I have to give my IONIQ Plugin away). So here we are,...

Review: Hyundai Kona N – The Allrounder

by Martin Hornung | September 1, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

In this review I will compare the Kona N with all the other Hyundai N´s, you know/read more than enough of, so you can imagine what this special car is all about... As you know there are several Hyundai N´s currently in the market and Hyundai is not getting tired to...

Full English Review of All-New Kia Sportage

by Jose Antonio Lopez | August 13, 2021 | All News, Kia, Reviews, Slider, South Korea | 0 Comments

Today we want to share with you the full review of the 5th generation Kia Sportage thanks to our friend AsianPetrolhead. Hit the jump and enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dEN8ESTQg

First Drive: Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Advanced

by Kevin Rooney | July 19, 2021 | All News, Genesis, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Genesis’ new compact SUV, the GV70, is finally available in the United States to take on luxury competitors like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Lexus NX. As the hottest segment that Genesis currently competes in, the success of the GV70 is crucial for Hyundai’s luxury...

Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Drive – Back to the Future

by Martin Hornung | July 1, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

As some of you know, I am working in the IT department and to "survive" the job I need to have a favor for scientific and extraordinary stuff..., but who could have known that the IONIQ 5 gives you the full future and many hints for the good old days in one package?...

Review: Hyundai i20 N – The Little Fast Brother

by Martin Hornung | June 28, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Do you ever asked yourself how an i30 N would perform when it would have less weight for even more cornering? The anwser is the i20 N and it's incredible! The moment our local cardealer gave me the information about the i20 N testdrive i was very excited, since we...

2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige First Drive

by Kevin Rooney | June 14, 2021 | All News, Kia, Reviews, Slider, USA | 0 Comments

The new 2022 Kia Carnival MPV continues Kia’s recent onslaught of impressive products that perform above their pay grade, and boasts aggressive exterior styling, a roomy and luxurious interior, well balanced on-road performance, and great value in a small but...

First Drive: 2021 Kia Sorento SX Prestige X-Line

by Kevin Rooney | March 8, 2021 | All News, Kia, Reviews, Slider | 1 Comment

I had a chance to drive the all-new US-spec 2021 Kia Sorento this past week in its top-of-the-line SX Prestige X-Line trim level. I was impressed by its attractive presence, refined ride, and luxurious appointments. However, its mid-size footprint and commitment to...

Review: 2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo AWD

by Kevin Rooney | August 19, 2020 | All News, Kia, Reviews, USA | 0 Comments

The Kia Seltos is a surprisingly sporty all-around performer that will make owners proud. [ads id="9"] When Kia launched the improved 2020 Soul, the biggest disappointment was the lack of All Wheel Drive. It’s something buyers had been asking...

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