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2024 KIA EV4 Rendering

Nov 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Back in October we have talked about KIA EV4 release date and price. Tesla Model 3 rival will...

Hyundai Developing a 2.5 Turbo Hybrid

Nov 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group is already developing a 2.5 Turbo Hybrid system to be mounted by 2025. There...

KIA EV5, EV4 & EV3 to Have Front Wheel Drive E-GMP

Nov 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

According to Kia's Global Business Planning Division director, recently showcased EV5, EV4 and EV3...

Genesis G80 EV Facelift Limousine Spied

Nov 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Genesis is preparing the G80 facelift to be released before the end of the year and despite we...

US-Spec Santa Fe to Debut at LA AutoShow

Nov 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai will livestream the debut of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe during its North American premiere...

Sorento & Santa Fe ICE’s Discontinued From 2025

Nov 9, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group is already working on the next generation Sorento and future Santa Fe facelift...

IONIQ 5 Facelift Spied with New Camera Mirrors

Nov 9, 2023 | 0 Comments

We already confirmed IONIQ 5 facelift will have a N-Line version. New pictures from GGoma Studio...

KIA Kindly Asking Dealers to Not Mark Up EV9

Nov 8, 2023 | 1 Comment

According to US news site CarsDirect, KIA America already sent a letter to all its dealers saying...

Hyundai to Develop its Own LFP Batteries

Nov 8, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group plans to develop its own LFP batteries for electric vehicles to reduce...

Hyundai Tucson Facelift to Have Santa Fe-Like Interior

Nov 8, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in September 2020, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the...

KIA EV6 Facelift Rendering

Nov 7, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in March 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the KIA...

KIA Reveals Full Specs & Images of the New Carnival

Nov 7, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia will release the main specifications and prices of 'The New Carnival', which is scheduled to...

Genesis GV70 Facelift Spied

Nov 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in December 2020, the South Korean luxury brand is already preparing...

KIA EV6 Facelift Spied Again

Nov 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in March 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the KIA...

KIA K5 GT Spotted Undisguised

Nov 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia's showcased its K5 facelift model in an event in South Korea on Thursday and confirmed the 2.5...

US-Spec KIA Carnival Spied Undisguised

Nov 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia unveiled only the exterior design of 'The New Carnival' for the first time on Friday, 27th of...

Hyundai Santa Fe Ties Against Kia Sorento

Nov 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai's 5th generation Santa Fe completed its first full month of sales with its full line-up...

KIA K4 Sedan Spied Testing in California

Nov 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

We recently confirmed KIA will rename its Forte Sedan as KIA K4 and today we want to share with...

KIA EV6 Facelift Rendering

Nov 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

We recently shared first KIA EV6 facelift pictures, showing several changes for the first time in...

Story: The Rise of KIA Motors

Nov 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Over the years I have been fortunate to meet with and interview many of the early Korean and...

KIA Showcases K5 Facelift in South Korea

Nov 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia's showcased its K5 facelift model in an event in South Korea while aims to sell more than...

KIA Carnival Facelift Interior Leaked

Nov 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia unveiled only the exterior design of 'The New Carnival' for the first time on Friday, 27th,...

KIA K8 Facelift Spied Testing

Nov 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in April 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the KIA...

Hyundai Adds Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition

Nov 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai’s popular Palisade flagship SUV has added a new Calligraphy Night Edition to its 2024...

Hyundai Returns to SEMA with KONA Jayde Concept

Oct 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai will reveal the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept at the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31. The Jayde...

US-Spec KIA K5 GT-Line Captured in the Wild

Oct 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

A few days ago Kia unveiled the K5 facelift in South Korea and created some controversy, specially...

Hyundai Unveils new Avante N1 Cup Car

Oct 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the Avante N1 Cup Car, which will be newly introduced from the...

US-Spec IONIQ 5 N to Debut at LA Auto Show

Oct 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Company recently released the N brand's first high-performance electric vehicle,...

KIA EV6 Facelift Shows New Face for the First Time

Oct 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revealed for the first time in March 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already preparing the KIA...

More Details of Genesis One of One Bespoke

Oct 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

We already have talked about Genesis One Of One, a dedicated organization established by Hyundai...

Updated KIA Carnival Captured in the Real World

Oct 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Kia unveiled the exterior design of 'The New Carnival' for the first time on Friday, 27th. and...

KIA K5 Facelift Spied in the Wild

Oct 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

A few days ago Kia unveiled the K5 facelift in South Korea and created some controversy, specially...

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Hyundai IONIQ 9: Breaking Range Anxiety with a Single-Charge 429km Test Drive

by Jose Antonio Lopez | March 5, 2025 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is here to challenge EV skeptics, and we put it to the test on a 429km drive from Seoul to Busan. Our journey began at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul with a 98% battery charge, offering a promising combined range of 571km. Hyundai claims the IONIQ...

First Drive: Hyundai IONIQ 9 Flagship EV SUV Prototype

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 29, 2024 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 made its grand debut at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Positioned as a spacious, tech-forward family car, this flagship model is set to rival heavyweights like Volvo, Kia, Tesla or BMW in the growing EV market. While our initial impressions of the...

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...

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