Hyundai Reveals World’s First Smart Fingerprint Technology

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Jan 3, 2019 | All News, Hyundai

Hyundai Motor Company announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology that allows drivers to not only unlock doors but also start the vehicle. Hyundai plans to implement the technology initially in the Santa Fe SUV model that is to be released in select...

Santa Fe Diesel Won’t Come to U.S. After All

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 17, 2018 | All News, Hyundai, USA

We read at Green Car Reports that the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel experiment is over. According to Brandon Ramirez, HMA Senior Group Manager of Product & PR, the diesel-powered Santa Fe won’t come to the U.S. after all.  [ads id=”9″] Without a...

HMA Announces Kona Electric Price, Under $30k w/ Goverment Rebate

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 14, 2018 | All News, Eco Cars, Hyundai, USA

Hyundai today announced the starting price for its long-awaited 2019 Kona Electric convention-breaking electric crossover. The Kona Electric starting price is $36,450, for an effective net price of $28,950 ($29,995 including delivery), with the electric vehicle tax...

Hyundai NEXO & Kona EV on Wards Auto 10 Best Engine List

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 13, 2018 | All News, Eco Cars, Hyundai

Hyundai earns two out of the ten coveted spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUVs. The recognition highlights the compelling powertrains achieved through sophisticated fuel-efficient architecture...

Hyundai KONA EV & Kia Niro EV Range Downgrade After Test Error

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 6, 2018 | All News, Eco Cars, Hyundai, Kia

Hyundai & Kia Motors have corrected Kona EV & Niro EV electric drive range as a result of erroneous test data. The range was downgrounded after the car maker discovered an external test agency hadn’t followed correct procedures for the Worldwide...