Photo: Hyundai Making a strong play for budget-conscious car shoppers, Hyundai has priced the entry-level trim for its new 2020 Venue SUV at just $17,250. With that price tag, the subcompact Venue takes its place as the least expensive vehicle in Hyundai’s SUV lineup. In comparison with the automaker’s sedan lineup, it’s only about $50…
The Elantra is one of seven Hyundai models on Car and Driver’s 2021 Editors’ Choice list Photo: Hyundai Every year, Car and Driver editors comb through more than 400 vehicles to find the very best options in 32 segments. For 2021, Hyundai emerged as a big winner — seven of the automaker’s vehicles were included…
The all-new 2015 Sonata Eco…a good car for women? It’s hard to deny that the Hyundai Sonata is a good car. It has all the features and handling a midsize sedan should have. Yet, it’s biggest problem is finding its target demographic. Now that the ten millionth Elantra has been sold, Hyundai intends to garner similar…
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…
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…
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…
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 2016 Hyundai Elantra (pictured) is part of the automaker’s plans for growth in 2015 If you haven’t heard by now, Hyundai had a rocky 2014. Its record sales figures are starting to slow, and the automaker is reaching its limits. If you think the brand’s critics are the only ones pointing out Hyundai’s slowed…
[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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 news wasn’t all grim, however, as three SUVs saw noticible growth. The Perfect SUV for Your Active Lifestyle: Meet the…
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…
Hyundai Kona Photo: Hyundai The stylish 2019 Hyundai Kona seemingly can’t help but win awards. It’s earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best List, recently topped its segment in J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, and kicked off the year winning the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award….
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…
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…
The redesigned Hyundai Sonata was a strong seller in October Photo: Hyundai For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai is celebrating two consecutive months of sales growth. The automaker moved 57,395 units in October, good for an increase of 1 percent. A Sedan Worth Savoring: Meet the safe, efficient, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
We’ve been waiting for news on the release of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sport ever since the automaker announced details on is back in July. The promised sports performance upgrade to the best-selling Elantra compact car has had consumers’ ears perked while awaiting news of its shipping to dealerships. Finally, as we enter the holiday…
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…
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 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…
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…
2017 is under way and car dealerships are filled with the 2017 lineups of your favorite automakers. With the newest vehicles available to the public, industry organizations and media outlets are, in turn, heaping deserved praise on the crème de la crème on the motor market. Hyundai is scooping up its fair share of awards…
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…
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…
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 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…
2014 Hyundai Elantra It’s easy for a company to come right out and gloat in the wake of a strong month of sales. What’s perhaps more impressive is an automaker’s ability to come out and own it when their numbers aren’t as hot as they would have liked. Hyundai’s February sales were down six percent…
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…
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…
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 Motor America (HMA) is kicking off a good start to its summer, as the brand has reported June sales of 64,052 units between the Hyundai brand and luxury Genesis brand, a full 18 percent jump over last June, and the second month in a row with growth numbers in the double digits. Best-Seller: Meet…
At the conclusion of October 2015, Hyundai sold its 10 millionth vehicle in the United States. This milestone has been in the works since Hyundai began selling the subcompact Excel in America in 1986, expanding its lineup significantly in the past ten years. The two highest selling models have been the Sonata (24.98%) and Elantra…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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