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more about #hyundai more comments → Turboner: Just slap a turbo on it, already. With erect injection, the sky isn't even the limit. more » Turboner: I'm sure the irridium spark plugs had so much to do with it. more » If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: Wow, because nobody has ever found a way to squeeze less than half a dozen horsepower from an engine by tinkering with the manifolds before. more » If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: Wow, so they're just now accomplishing what Honda did with the 2.2L, port-injected H22 almost 15 years ago. Meh. more » pauljones: Why is it so damn impossible to find a complete set of technical stats on Hyundai engines? I can't find the complete stats for the Tau, Theta, Theta I... more » pauljones: I still have a hard time believing that they didn't design the Genesis coupe big enough to accept the Tau V8. more » leavethegun-takethecannoli: I love political arguments- Where's Unregular? #gm more » UDMan: You know, it's time for me to say something again. The very definition of conservative is as follows (from Dictionary.com, by the way): a person disp... more » mytdawg: I don't understand any of the short term mindset that decided that we no longer needed to produce anything here. We've sold off almost every American... more » DoctorNine: Amazing. I leave for a few months, and Ye Olde Jalop turns to Classic Soviet Propaganda for content. While I am all for restoring classics in genera... more » -
#engineporn
Hyundai's Theta II 2.4-liter Direct-Injection Four-Cylinder: First Look
Today, Hyundai showed off its latest engine, the Theta II, a 2.4-liter, direct-injection four-cylinder with variable valve timing destined for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Impressively, they also showed us the guts of a beat-to-hell test unit. More » -
#newcars
2011 Hyundai Genesis: "Tau" V8 Gets A 10 HP Bump
The Hyundai Genesis Tau V8 is getting massaged for 2011 with a bump of ten ponies, bringing it up to 385 HP. How? More valve lift, intake manifold tweaks, low-friction coating on the pistons, and iridium spark plugs. Nifty. -
#carpocalypse
Why Do Republicans Hate American Automakers?
A German company is battling with a Japanese one to become the world's biggest automaker. Italians own Chrysler. It's like World War II except we're losing. So why are Republicans suddenly on the side of the automotive Axis powers? More » -
#lolcars
Hyundai Billboard Ironically Uses BMW V10
In Bucharest, this billboard boasts of Hyundai Motor Service's attention to detail. They even have a weirdo white-gloved robotic-hand carefully dusting off the BMW E60 M5 V-10 engine pictured. Oops. (Hat tip to Shitty Mf, we're not kidding) [Mibz] -
#sema
RMR Gives Genesis Coupe A Mid-Mounted 500 HP Tau V8 Finger
Just when you thought the Hyundai Genesis Coupe had reached its tuning potential, Rhys Millen pulls out this monster — a sexy mid-engined genesis Coupe packing a 500HP, mid-mounted, Tau V8. Yes SEMA, there is a Santa Claus. More » -
#stupidcriminals
Hyundai Gives BMW X5 Rampage Victim New Car
Last week brought us the worst BMW parking job ever, resulting in a crushed Hyundai Elantra. Hyundai Canada stepped up and gave the Elantra's owner a new one. Aww, isn't PR cute? [AutoNorth.ca] -
#sema
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec: Tuner-Ready, Budget-Priced
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec is, at its core, a Genesis Coupe 2.0T Track model sans non-essential convenience equipment for cost and weight reduction. And with a starting price of $23,750, this manual-tranny-only model's built for budget tuners. More » -
#sema
GReddy Preps Go-Faster Genesis Coupe For SEMA With Goal Of 500 HP
GReddy's developed a showcase 2.0T Hyundai Genesis Coupe for the upcoming SEMA show chock full of goodies including custom bodywork and paint, suspension bits, but most importantly, a bigger intercooler, cat-back exhaust. It'll need it to hit its 500HP goal. More » -
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#tokyomotorshow
Hyundai becomes the latest Tokyo Motor Show drop-out. [AutoNews]
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#newcars
2011 Hyundai Sonata: Now With Even More Camry-Like Style!
Not content just to be the cheaper mid-size sedan on the market, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which debuted in Korea this morning, appears to be another vehicle from Hyundai ready to try and compete on more than just price.
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#frankfurtmotorshow
Hyundai ix-Metro Concept: Korea's Got The Good Drugs
Recently, concept cars have become boring. Most are thinly disguised production-destined vehicles lacking a certain amount of crazy-cool. The Frankfurt Motor Show is shaping up to buck that trend. Example? The Hyundai ix-Metro has plenty of crazy. More » -
#spyphotos
2011 Hyundai Genesis Shows A New Mr. Ed-Like Grille
The 2011 Hyundai Genesis will receive a refreshed grille to better match the new toothy grin on the now-coming-stateside top-of-the-line Hyundai flagship, the Equus. We're also told to expect a new eight-speed auto tranny and a supercharged engine. Yowza! [DetNews] -
#carpocalypse
Hyundai August sales hotter than kimchee, up an amazing 47%! [ABC News]
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#newcars
2011 Sonata, Rendered: Hottest. Hyundai. Never.
These official renderings of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata are maddeningly hot. Why maddeningly? Because we've already seen photos of the KDM version and we know it won't look this cool. One more exaggeratedly awesome shot below the jump. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
2010 Hyundai Tucson Revealed In More Photos
What's the Hyundai ix35 in Europe and Tucson IX in Korea is probably the 2010 Hyundai Tucson here in the U.S. New photos above and below show the magnitude of the generational change. More » -
#carcrashes
Hyundai Sonata Destroys Brand-New $450K Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
This $450,000 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 was being trailered to a new owner in South Korea when a Hyundai Sonata collided with it. As you can see from the next pic, it's pretty much a write-off.
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#frankfurtmotorshow
2010 Hyundai Tucson: A "Fluidic Sculpture" CUV
Mazda has Nagare style, Ford Europe has kinetic design, and the 2010 Hyundai Tucson CUV has a "fluidic sculpture." This isn't a mistranslation. More » -
#spyphotos
2011 Hyundai Sonata: Even More Camry-Like
These photos from Hyundai-Blog purport to be an undisguised European version of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata undergoing some photography.
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#carpocalypse
Hyundai Shoves Ford Out As Fourth Largest Global Automaker, GM Plans Comeback
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is now the fourth largest automaker, besting Ford the first half of 2009. But this year's sales story is about rate of losses, not gains. Toyota better watch its back, GM's losing less and increasing production. More » -
#newcars
Hyundai's Flagship Sedan Coming To The U.S.
The flagship Hyundai Equus luxury sedan will go on sale in the USA late next year and our sources indicate the Lexus LS460-rival will likely be priced between $50K and $60K.
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#pikespeak
In-Car Video With Rhys Millen Setting 2WD Pikes Peak Record
With a time of 12:09.397 Rhys Millen set a new record for the Pikes Peak Hillclimb in his Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Think Rhys even remembers how to drive in a straight line? More » -
#carsales
JD Power: Hyundai Genesis Highest-Ranked Newly-Launched Vehicle
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis ranks highest in launch performance among vehicle models introduced during the first ten months of 2008, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Vehicle Launch Index released today. Hyundai? Yes, Hyundai. More » -
#carcrash
Husband's New Corvette Z06 Hit By Wife's Hyundai Genesis
A self-admitted worst day fell hard on a member of GenesisOwners after he and his wife picked up his brand-spankin-new Corvette Z06. Rain, traffic and non-attentive driving resulted in a bit of freeway carnage costing over $26,000. More »
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#adwatch
Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock: Buy A New Car, Get One Year Of $1.49 Gas
Hyundai will continue their successful value escalation strategy in the car sales wars, now offering to lock down a year of gas at $1.49 per gallon for a year for buyers of new vehicles purchased between now and August 31st. More » -
#carcrash
Hyundai Driver Backs Off Fourth Floor Of Parking Garage
The difference between "R" and "D" in an automatic is but two clicks, however they produce considerably different results. This 20-something Hyundai-driver discovered the hard way when she backed off a fourth floor parking garage. More » -
#carrankings
Lexus, Porsche Top 2009 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey
The 2009 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey is out. Lexus takes top marks followed by Porsche, Cadillac, Hyundai and Honda. The worst? Land Rover, Smart, And Mini. More » -
#industrynews
Looking For The Union Label On Your American-Built Car?
We've found a snazzy interactive map that shows the location of the plant at every American-built car and light truck is assembled, along with information on that plant's unionization or lack thereof. More » -
#newcars
2010 Hyundai Accent Facelift Unveiled By Pesky Vehicle Assistants
Hyundai's unveiled its Korean-market Verna, which will come to the US as the 2010 Hyundai Accent. The car's probably okay looking, but we can't get a good glimpse because of those bothersome vehicle assistants. More » -
#industrynews
UK Hyundai Dealers Prepping For Scrappage Rush
Hyundai is readying itself for a big rush of business when UK scrappage allowances, their version of cash for clunkers, are introduced this year. Inquires at Hyundai dealers are already up 400%. More » -
#lolcars
Lamborghini Bones Hyundai SUV: Ugliest Automotive Offspring Ever Expected
A Lamborghini Murcielago rear-ended a much slower-moving Hyundai Sante Fe on Seattle's I-5 freeway on Monday. Nobody was hurt, but we have the latest unfortunate coupling to add to the car sex archives. More » -
#lolcars
Hyundai Assurance 2.0: "We'll Fucking Do Anything"
When the Hyundai Assurance Program rolled out, it seemed like a good idea. But what if the economy got even worse and they had to go even more extreme? Here's what. More » -
#slapfight
Genesis Coupe Makes Birthday Card For Mustang, Then Slaps It
Hyundai's dropped this video of the Genesis Coupe snarkily wishing the Ford Mustang ahead of this weekend's 45th Birthday celebration down in Alabama. Look, they even got it a cake! Isn't that adorable? -
#newyorkautoshow
Hyundai Equus: A High-Priced Hyundai Not For Us
Currently, there aren't plans to bring the executive-level Hyundai Equus super-sedan to the US, but Hyundai trotted one out to the New York Auto Show to judge the reaction to a $100K Korean car. More » -
#newyorkautoshow
Hyundai Nuvis Concept: Hybrid Blue Drive Gives It Wings
We already saw the Hyundai Nuvis Concept after spotting it in the buff at the New York Auto Show, but now we've got all the details on Hyundai's latest hybrid concept. More » -
#newyorkautoshow
Hyundai Nuvis Concept Takes Flight With Massive Gullwing Doors
The Hyundai press event isn't until later today, but we spotted the Hyundai Nuvis Concept undergoing final prep before it's New York Auto Show debut. We're impressed by those serious gullwing doors. More » -
#hyundaigenesiscoupe
0-60 Drifts Genesis Coupe Project Car
The guys at 0-60 Magazine get to have all the fun, this time drifting Irwindale Speedway in their Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. We bet those carbon fiber mirrors add at least 10 HP. -
#adwatch
Saturn Guy Mocks Hyundai Assurance Program
When we compared payment protection plans we determined Hyundai's was the most thorough, but this was predicated on the idea you'd want to give up your car if unemployed. A concept Saturn somewhat appropriately mocks. -
#jalopnikreviews
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First Drive
For too long the American market has lacked an affordable, accessible, fast, responsive, fun, communicative, good-looking rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is that car. Finally. More » -
#seoulautoshow
Hyundai BLUE-WILL Concept: The Korean Prius Fighter
Hyundai is joining the hybrid party late and so they hope to make a grand entrance with their gasoline-electric hybrid BLUE-WILL Concept, which sports a Prius-like drivetrain but funkier looks and plug-in capability. More » -
#hyundaigenesiscoupe
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0-Liter Dynos Higher Than 210 HP
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe with its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder officially has 210 HP and 223 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel, Edmunds dyno'd it and discovered 227 lb-ft at the wheels! More »
