Hyundai Sets February Sales Record

The Hyundai Palisade had its best sales month ever in February Photo: Hyundai Sales for Hyundai Motor America shot up 16 percent last month, establishing a new February record for the automaker. Hyundai sold 53,013 vehicles for the month, beating out the same period in 2016 for the new February sales crown. Along with beating…

2017 Hyundai Sonata Overview

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a front wheel-drive sedan that can hold up to five people in its spacious cabin. Due to its affordable price tag, the Hyundai Sonata is one of the most popular options in the mid-size sedan segment and it also provides a long list of standard features that make this car…

Hyundai Extends Trend with Hot October SUV Sales

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Motor America sold 53,025 vehicles in October — 15 more than it sold during the same month last year. Thanks to continued hot demand for SUVs, Hyundai has now enjoyed sales growth for five out of the last six months. Breaking down the numbers, 52,653 of those sales were for…

9 Hyundai Models Win 2020 IIHS Safety Awards

The Hyundai Nexo was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2020 Photo: Hyundai Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2020 Hyundai lineup is tied for the nation’s safest. Nine Hyundai models have been named Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick, a number equaled by only one…

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 i20…

Could Hyundai's Alabama Plant Expansion Be for Santa Cruz Production?

Could the Santa Cruz be coming to Alabama? Acknowledgement is the first step to recovery. Hyundai has made that first movement toward improving its situation. The automaker’s US executives have publicly acknowledged their projected limited financial growth in the coming years based on their relative absence from the truck/SUV segments. Currently, because consumers are leaning…

Closer Looks at the 2019 Hyundai Veloster & Veloster N [PHOTOS & SPECS]

Those keeping tabs on the NAIAS this week in Detroit will be surprised by what Hyundai is showcasing. Instead of the brand’s typical eco-friendly, family-oriented image, Hyundai promoting a new reputation for street and track performance in the forms of the redesigned 2019 Veloster and brand-new Veloster N. Seven years after Hyundai debuted the Veloster at NAIAS, the…

Marvelous New Hyundai Veloster Flies into 'Ant Man and the Wasp'

As the latest collaboration in Marvel Studios’ ongoing automotive product placements, Hyundai has struck a deal with Marvel Studios to prominently feature the redesigned Veloster in the upcoming blockbuster, Ant Man and the Wasp. Previously only seen in Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Hyundai’s starring role in the sequel to 2015’s quirky Ant Man…

Despite Sluggish Industry Growth, Hyundai Continues Record Sales in February

For Hyundai, it’s already summer Pictured: 2015 Hyundai Equus February wasn’t a favorable month for the automotive industry. Despite some major auto shows across the nation, February car sales in the US only amounted to 1.25 million vehicles, according to Autodata–nearly 2% less than analysts predicted. That sets the sales rate for 2015 at 16.2…

[VIDEO] Hyundai Releases First Trailer for 'Power Battle Watch Cars' Animated Korean Show

Back in May, Hyundai Korea announced its development of an animated television show that combined the automaker’s cars with battle elements popular in Asian kids’ shows. Titled Power Battle Watch Cars, the new show was scheduled to debut in early 2016 in a series of 11-minute episodes. Hyundai and production partners Innocean Worldwide, CJ E&M,…

Hyundai Brings Back Car Payment Protection for Customers

Photo: Hyundai The COVID-19 pandemic has spread a wave of economic uncertainty across the United States. To promote peace of mind, Hyundai Motor America is bringing back a program that covers or defers car payment requirements for customers who lose their jobs or face certain medically related hardships. Hyundai Assurance Job Loss Protection applies to…

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With higher-end luxury models Genesis and Equus leaving the Hyundai lineup to start their own club as the Genesis brand, it’s time for lesser-known Hyundai models like the well-reviewed Azera sedan to get its time in the spotlight. While the Azera is far from the best-selling Hyundai car, there’s a lot to love about this…

New Face of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Drawn at New York Auto Show [PHOTOS]

New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center is buzzing with excitement today as the floor is filled with automakers revealing their newest production and concept vehicles. With the 2017 auto show season in full swing, automakers like Hyundai are far from finished unveiling their upcoming models. With other entries in Hyundai’s lineup receiving refreshes this season, such…

September Halts Hyundai's Long Streak of Sales Gains

Hyundai Kona sales grew 22 percent in September Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s long streak of U.S. sales growth came to an end in September as the automaker posted a 9 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the downturn after 13 straight months of gains, Hyundai opted to accentuate its positives, noting 5…

Hyundai Sales Slip in November

Hyundai Kona sales were up more than 42 percent in November Photo: Hyundai After posting sales increases in three of the past four months, Hyundai Motor America lost a bit of ground in November. The Perfect SUV for Your Active Lifestyle: Meet the 2021 Hyundai Kona The automaker sold 55,171 vehicles for the month, down…

COVID-19 Effects Felt in Hyundai March Sales Report

Photo: Hyundai The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged down vehicle sales across the industry, and Hyundai is no exception. In March, total sales for Hyundai Motor America fell 43 percent and retail sales were down 39 percent. For the month, Hyundai sold 35,118 units, compared with 61,177 in March 2019. Hyundai’s bestsellers for the month were…

2014 Elantra GT

The 2014 Elantra GT was among the new Hyundai models that were awarded the 5-star NHTSA rating. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative…

NHTSA Awards 2014 Hyundai Veloster Top Safety Rating

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster, pictured, earned the top safety rating from NHTSA. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2014 Hyundai Veloster its overall five-star crash test rating, which is the highest rating that the government administration doles out. The 2014 Hyundai Veloster top safety rating signals its success across several tests…

Hyundai Motor Group Plans to Invest $3.1 Billion in the United States

This new investment could result in the expansion of the Hyundai manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Alabama While President-elect Donald Trump has already threatened several automakers with steep fines if they plan to continue importing vehicles from Mexico, one company that’s somehow escaped Trump’s wrath so far has been the Hyundai Motor Group, which consists of both…

5 Best Hyundai Vehicles Ever — Ranked!

While Hyundai has a short lineup of vehicles here in the USA, the Korean automaker’s been churning out dozens upon dozens of different cars around the world for decades. Although an overall young brand, Hyundai has still managed to produce some impressive models in its short lifespan. Not counting concept cars or one-off custom editions,…

Sporting Hyundai i30 Turbo Added to i Model Family in European Debut

Twenty-two new models and design overhauls by 2017? That’s Hyundai’s goal, which was announced at its 2014 Product Momentum Show today. As the Korean automaker’s next step toward achieving that mission, four new models were revealed live at new.livestream.com/HyundaiEurope: the Hyundai i20 Coupe, Hyundai i30, the Hyundai i30 Turbo, and the Hyundai i40. While updates…

2019 Hyundai Nexo Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

Hyundai’s Nexo hydrogen fuel cell SUV aced its IIHS crash tests Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Nexo SUV recently became the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to undergo testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Nexo aced that test by winning a Top Safety Pick+ rating — the highest one available. To achieve…

Hyundai Sales Bounce Back in October

Hyundai Ioniq sales showed strong growth in October Photo: Hyundai After a tough September, Hyundai turned things around for October — moving 57,094 vehicles and scoring an 8 percent U.S. sales increase compared to the same month in 2018. With a 12 percent increase, retail numbers were up even more for Hyundai. Both retail and…

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As Genesis becomes its own luxury sub-brand over the coming year, the last Hyundai-badged Genesis sedan is released for the 2016 model year. This vehicle has its own upper-class refinement that sets it apart from the rest of the 2016 Hyundai lineup. Get your hands on the 2016 Genesis before it gets redesigned as part of the…

Hyundai Kona Tops J.D. Power Tech Experience Study

Photo: Hyundai According to a new report, the Hyundai Kona provides one of the industry’s most satisfying technological experiences for new vehicle owners. In the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, the Kona was tied for No. 1 in the small vehicle segment. The TXI Study surveys how drivers interact with and feel…

2017 Hyundai Veloster Overview

Easily the most unique vehicle in Hyundai’s lineup, the three-door Veloster is an affordable, fun-to-drive performance car with no comparable rivals. With an available turbo engine and loads of race-worthy interior enhancements, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster is in a class all its own. More Research: Upgraded technology on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2017 Veloster…

2015 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata Earlier today, Hyundai Motor America released a 2015 Hyundai Sonata pricing chart. The 2015 Sonata will begin at just $21,150. 2014 Hyundai Elantra: The Ideal Compact Car “A strong value proposition has always been a cornerstone for Hyundai and the 2015 Sonata continues that tradition, with the base model priced $300…

Hyundai Wins Most Initial Quality Awards in Company History

Hyundai wins most Initial Quality Awards in company history J.D. Power released the list of winners in its 2014 Initial Quality Study℠ today, and Hyundai was thrilled to see that it scraped up the most Initial Quality Awards it’s ever received in one year. Three Hyundai vehicles—the 2014 Genesis, the 2014 Elantra, and the 2014…

Hyundai USA CEO Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

Since its inception, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance has been a gathering of the finest automobiles Photo: Ron via CC For the 11th year, the annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will take place in Florida. This coming February, prestigious  vehicles from near and far will gather at the Boca Raton Resort & Club to celebrate the automotive…

Hyundai's Streak of Sales Gains Hits 9 Months in April

Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America maintained its long streak of monthly sales increases in April, notching a 1 percent gain over the same period last year. Retail sales were up 2 percent. “Our focus on retail deliveries and working closely with our dealer partners in providing an exceptional shopping and buyer experience resulted in the…

Hyundai Sales Grow for 10th Month in a Row

The Hyundai Kona notched a 42 percent increase in sales for May Photo: Hyundai Thanks to continued SUV sales growth, Hyundai Motor America posted a 10th straight month of sales gains in May. Overall, Hyundai made 66,121 U.S. sales for the month, a 2 percent increase over May 2018. Of those sales, more than 55…

Hyundai Notches 7th Consecutive Month of Sales Gains

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America continued its hot streak in February, notching a 2 percent sales increase over the same period in 2018 and delivering a seventh straight month of gains. Hyundai sold 45,612 vehicles last month, compared with 44,732 in February 2018. Retail sales were up 6 percent to…

Hyundai Considering Genesis-Based Luxury SUV to Widen Lineup

Insiders with Hyundai Motors told Reuters that the Korean automaker is considering developing another SUV. Hyundai already produces two SUVs in the United States currently: the Tucson (which just debuted a redesign) and the Santa Fe, both of which are basic and compact–or involve fuel cells. The company is also probably producing the urban-oriented Santa…

Hyundai and Genesis Sales Dip 4 Percent in July, but Tucson Keeps on Breaking Its Own Records

The Tucson was Hyundai’s best-selling SUV in July Hyundai Motor America’s July sales report contains a mix of good news and bad news for the automaker. Overall Hyundai and Genesis sales dropped 4 percent from last July, but some of that decline comes from a 51 percent decline in fleet deliveries. HMA’s retail sales actually…

Hyundai and Genesis Sales Dip 1 Percent in 2018

The Elantra was Hyundai’s biggest-selling vehicle in 2018 Hyundai Motor America closed the book on 2018 with only a slight year-over-year decline in sales. For the year, the automaker sold a total of 677,496 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles. That’s a 1 percent decrease compared to 2017, when it sold 685,555 vehicles. Sales numbers for Hyundai…

Hyundai Accent Gets Canceled in Canada

Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Accent won’t return to Canada for another model year — marking the end of an era for a vehicle that used to be the country’s most popular small car. Confidence Booster: The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is loaded with advanced safety features Hyundai says that it will stop producing the Accent for…

Hot SUV Sales Give Hyundai an August Boost

The Tucson set an 18th straight monthly sales record for Hyundai in August After a so-so July, Hyundai Motor America’s sales bounced back in August with a 6% increase over the same time last year. Overall, Hyundai notched 57,542 sales for the month, thanks in large part to the continued surging demand for SUVs. Hyundai…

[PHOTOS] Information on 2017 Hyundai Vehicle Pricing & Genesis Vehicle Pricing

January 2017 is right around the corner, and most automakers have released the majority of their 2017 vehicle lineup–including Hyundai and Genesis. The Korean automaker’s economy passenger brand and its newly-launched luxury brand are known for their high-value, low-cost vehicles. If you’re researching how much buying a Hyundai or a Genesis car or SUV would cost,…

6 Famous Celebrities Who Drive Hyundai Vehicles

Not all celebrities drive fancy European supercars. Some are content with riding around in a practical, affordable Hyundai vehicle. While Hyundai isn’t known for being a high-class brand, it still offers an appealing experience behind the wheel that even the bourgeoisie can appreciate. Here are six of those stars who love Hyundai. Not Convinced? Here’s why…

A Debut with Emphasis: Hyundai's Redesigned Accent Is the Subcompact Car You've Been Waiting For

For years, Hyundai has offered an affordable, fuel-efficient, and dependable subcompact car that surprisingly hasn’t been as popular as it deserves to be. Often overlooked by consumers in favor of competing American or Japanese subcompacts, the Hyundai Accent hasn’t been a household name in the USA–but in Canada, it’s domninated its segment for years with…