Explained: Understanding Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture Design Philosophy
Hyundai will debut a second version of “Sculpture in Motion,” a kinetic art installation created with Reuben Margolin, at the 2015 Milan Design Week. Inspired by the brand’s Fluidic Sculpture language, the first version was an interactive light display at Milan in 2013. But what exactly is “Hyundai Fluidic Sculpture” and how does it impact […]
Back to Basics: Hyundai Debuts Simplified 2015 Fluidic Verna 4S
The latest Hyundai Verna looks more sophisticated but loses the flashy extras
Hyundai is attempting to regain control of the compact sedan market in Asia with the debut of a redesigned Fluidic Verna. The mini sedan–which debuted in India today and will soon spread to nearby countries–received a cosmetic makeover and a new name: the 2015 Verna 4S, which stands for “Style, Safety, Sophistication and Speed.” Most of us know the Verna by […]
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Vehicle Overview
A newcomer to the Hyundai lineup, the Ioniq is a monumental step forward for the brand. Aimed at environmentally-conscious drivers, Hyundai’s Ioniq is actually a groundbreaking trio of vehicles–Hybrid, Electric, or Plug-in versions–all available based on the same model. The all-electric version of the Ioniq forgoes gasoline and uses a battery-powered electric engine for a […]
Hyundai Reveals i30 Wagon, FE Concept SUV, & Plan to Dominate Europe
Over on the other side of the ocean in Europe, Hyundai’s i30 is a staple of the automaker’s lineup. Known in the states as the Elantra GT, the i30 is a popular blend of compact value and sporty performance. Its newest generation will be coming out in a family of four different forms. Thus far, […]
Machines in Motion: Understanding Ford’s Kinetic Design Language
Despite having ongoing success with the Mustang and Thunderbird, the majority of Ford vehicles in the 1980s and 1990s were criticized for their bland designs. If the American automaker was going to compete against the stylish Japanese and European models saturating the market, Ford needed to instill its vehicles with more visual pizzazz. That’s why the automaker […]
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The Santa Fe sport utility vehicle has been a bestseller for Hyundai since its debut over a decade ago, and it continues that trend of functionality and style in its latest model year. Check out what the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has to offer families looking for an adventurous vehicle. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for […]
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Overview
The GT version of the 2016 Elantra debuted at last year’s Chicago Auto Show, going on sale shortly after. A sporty five-door version of the best-selling sedan, the 2016 Elantra GT is perfect for those who want more pep from their Elantra. New Car Research: Information on the base 2016 Hyundai Elantra model [wptab name=”What’s New”] […]
Athletic Elegance: Genesis Motors’ New Design Language Unveiled with G90
If you want to know what Genesis Motors’ perception of ideal luxury is, look no further than its plans for the G90 sedan. This premium model, named the EQ900 in Korea and being revealed next month, will parade the image of Hyundai’s new high-end brand at the top of the Genesis lineup. What we can […]
Hyundai Plans for Frankfurt Show Include Next i20 WRC & N 2025 Vision GT
Half a month from now, Germany will be welcoming automotive companies and fans from around the world to the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. As summer is a lull from auto show season, the Frankfurt expo gives automakers, including Hyundai, an event to look forward to. Hyundai will unveil its plans to jump on the Vision […]
Hyundai Releases Sketch of Redesigned Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra quickly became one of America’s favorite sedans over the past years, yet the automaker has plans to heavily redesign it. The next generation Elantra–which will be appearing at the next LA Auto Show–has many fans holding their breath. The Elantra will still remain a compact sedan as it is today, but its […]
Hyundai Sonata History: 30 Years of Beautiful Melodies
Introduction The Hyundai Sonata, the Korean brand’s best-selling midsize sedan, is also known as the i45 in some Asian and Australian markets. After a rocky initial release, it’s become one of the automaker’s most reliable entrants, selling more than 7.3 million units around the world. Early History of the Hyundai Sonata The first generation […]
Hyundai’s Helio Curve Art Installation Makes Waves at Milan Design Week
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its second part of the ongoing “Sculpture in Motion” project. To celebrate the relationship between movement in the natural and automotive realms, the automaker has partnered with another talented artist to produce a stunning art exhibit in Italy. From today until Sunday at the 2015 Milan Design Week, currently taking […]
4 New Hyundai Models at Seoul Include Enduro Concept and RM15 Coupe
While America’s eyes were on the New York International Auto Show last week, Hyundai was busy on the other side of the globe at the 11th Seoul Motor Show. The Korean automaker has been on its home turf the past weekend heavily promoting its lineup of revolutionary vehicles. Among the automaker’s two booths at the show, […]
The Hyundai i20 Active Is Alive and Well, Debuting March 18th
[wptab name=’Debut of the i20 Active’] The most successful Hyundai model released last year in India was undoubtedly the Elite i20. The second-generation i20 supermini ascribed to Hyundai’s prestigious Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language, resulting in a compact sedan perfect for premium buyers. Building off that success, Hyundai India is preparing to release the […]
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT: Sporty yet Affordable
The GT version of the 2016 Elantra just debuted on Friday at the Chicago Auto Show, and Hyundai has already released most of the details on the sporty version of its popular compact sedan. While the style and tech packages deliver numerous additional features, we’ll give you an overview of the base GT platform (with a […]
Sonata Design Video Employs Abundant Use of Epic Trailer Music
In a world…where automobiles take a lot of work to design… Even before a vehicle begins production, countless hours are spent in a much more grueling and overlooked phase: the design process. This creative endeavor doesn’t get much attention from the public, apart from exciting concept sketches here and there. One brand is out to change […]
Will Hyundai Aslan Availability Spread After Launch in Korea?
South Korea has finally gotten to introduce itself to the new luxury compact sedan from hometown automaker Hyundai. Taking on the Turkish word for “lion,” the Hyundai Aslan is the automaker’s latest attempt to vie for customers in the luxury segment who typically favor imports like BMW. The model was first introduced in May with the […]
Hyundai Aslan Luxury Sedan to Run Wild in Korea
Everyone, at some point, has made the analogy that their car’s engines “roars” or that it still “purrs like a kitten.” Hyundai Motor has now taken that feline comparison one step further in the naming of its newest international premium vehicle. Brace yourself for the Hyundai Aslan luxury sedan. Hyundai Aslan Luxury Sedan South Korean automotive […]