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Hyundai/Kia Pickup Truck Axed For U.S. Market, Georgia Plant Gets Compact Car Instead

No-Kia-Pickup-Truck.jpgMore boring industry news from Korea — read it if you're interested, move on if you're not. We'd been told a while back by Automotive News and our friends at PickupTrucks.com to expect a pickup truck from the folks at Hyundai or their brand-brothers at Kia. Despite statements from Byung Mo Ahn, the new chairman and group CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia that a pickup was to be built in the Georgia plant, we were told today here in Seoul by Dr. Dong-Jin Kim, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Hyundai that
"we have interest in the pickup truck market and light truck market, but because of oil prices the market is declining. We don't think right now is the right time to introduce one to the market. We investigated when we built the Kia Georgia plant...but in this environment we were forced to give up thoughts of the truck...neither Hyundai nor Kia will produce one...for the U.S."
Well, that pretty much settles that. Now what will Hyundai and Kia do with all that excess capacity in the Georgia plant? Well, Dr. D.J. Kim (you thought we'd call him "Dr. Dong", didn't you? Come on kids, grow up) has an answer for that too. More »

3:12 AM on Thu May 8 2008
By Ray Wert
1,685 views, 29 comments

Latest by EuropaBambaataa: @TechnoDestructo: Hey, I didn't even remember Asia Motors! Thanks for reminding me (Asia Rocsta FTW). The current Bongo is actually based on the previous generation Hyundai H-1. Which I'm not sure if it's a 100% Hyundai design or if it's still a more »

industry news

Genesis Crossover/Wagon Not Expected Anytime Soon, Hyundai Deprives Countless Dozens From Buying Another Boring-UV

After our news earlier on the XL-sized Genesis, here's the second piece of news-like rumor-busting for the day: We've been told by Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of R&D at Hyundai, that despite the rumors — and whether it be called a crossover, wagon or whatever-UV — don't expect to see another form factor from Hyundai on the Genesis platform anytime soon. While we mourn the loss of any opportunity for a rear-wheel drive wagon form factor, our dislike of crossovers in general is well documented. So we're both happy and sad. While we go and cry and laugh in a corner, take a moment to reflect yourself. That is all.

8:45 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Ray Wert
449 views, 7 comments

Latest by FreeMan: Genesis Crossout more »

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Hyundai Shakes Loose Details On Extended-Wheelbase Genesis

As many of you guessed, I'm out here on the Southern tip of the Korean peninsula at the behest of the Mechanics who are quite Popular, getting the scoop on the new Hyundai [REDACTED]. While the driving impressions on the new [REDACTED] from the folks at Hyundai (Yes, Hyundai) are embargoed for a bit, there was other news out here from the little automaker that could in the Republic of Korea that is in no way embargoed. A couple of us auto journalistas had the chance to spend some in-car drive time with Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of R&D at the Kimchi Commander of an automaker. First news is that the Genesis and the Genesis Coupe won't be the only BH-platform vehicles produced on the Ulsan assembly lines. In addition to the two RWD-vehicles we've already seen, the boys n' girls at Hyundai are developing an extended-length version of the Genesis sedan — with the product platform designation of "VI" (which does not stand for "Very Immense") for the Korean domestic and Chinese markets. More »

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6:19 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Ray Wert
1,560 views, 12 comments

Latest by GTBruiser: Hyundai: The Relentless Pursuit of Acceptance more »

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Microsoft Shills Its SYNC To Hyundai, Kia

Microsoft is again shilling its technology out to the masses, but this time offering up its car infotainment system, better known as SYNC, to the Hyundai-Kia Auto Group. The 2010 models will be the first to include the Microsoft entertainment system that still remains nameless as Ford has the name SYNC locked down by the balls. For the time being, the system used by Hyundai and Kia will be similar to that offered by Ford, FIAT and most recently with Suzuki (who decided on the Suzuki TRIP name), but the group is looking at new capabilities that could be added like navigation and emergency call services. Press release below the jump. More »

12:30 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Travis Hudson
688 views, 21 comments

Latest by abgwin: if Ford has a lock on "SYNC" perhaps they could give Lance Bass a couple of grand for "N*SYNC" more »

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Hyundai Genesis Spotted In Sunny SoCal

SoCal Euro's eagle-eyed forum fan-boy by the name of "dub*man" caught some shots of the new 2009 Hyundai Genesis at rest in a local SoCal parking lot. We're assuming it wasn't just stopping for a quick bite at a local Korean BBQ joint. Whatever it was doing there without manny plates affixed to the back end, we're happy he caught some clearer shots of the new four-door with the ever-changin' grille from the boys n' girls at Hyundai. Yes, Hyundai.

(Hat tip to Leo!)

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10:00 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Ray Wert
3,979 views, 53 comments

Latest by Bazza: erm... chrysler!? more »

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2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Spied Testing In Ann Arbor With New, Less-Effective Organic Camo

Given that we've seen a lot of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, you'd think we wouldn't care if one was spotted out on the streets. But thanks to Hyundai's ever-changing grille designs we're actually quite intrigued and are therefore grateful that good ol' "larithmos" over at the Motive Mag forums managed to snap these photos of the new Genesis driving through Wolverine territory. We're guessing they're going to keep the price of this luxury car low by never washing it. The grille design is more like this grille than this grille or this one. But maybe they're just trying to throw us off the scent.

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10:00 AM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,084 views, 24 comments

Latest by F_munk: The Klingon forehead grill is not right at all. The one they used in the Superbowl ads was much better. more »

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2009 Hyundai Elantra Sedan To Debut At Auto China

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra sedan is the next step in Hyundai's product blitz and it's set to debut next week at Auto China. The new Elantra maintains the design language of the rest of the cars in the lineup that aren't the Genesis. That means an evolution of the front end treatment to something more resembling a late model Acura. Despite the new design, there's no word yet on whether the latest update will make it to the US, but hell, we wouldn't mind. Oh and no, we're not going to China to bring you the live reveal, so enjoy these shots because they're probably all you're getting.

[Carscoop]

4:07 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,409 views, 13 comments

Latest by bmoredlj: The front and rear ends are a minor improvement, but what is with that character line dipping in the middle of the profile? That's just wrong. Makes the whole car look droopy. more »

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: The Epic Reveal, Live!

Wow. Ok, so we were pretty excited about the new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, but we had no idea just how awesome the reveal would be. None of that crap about pulling a sheet off a semi-functional prototype. No, these Hoondais were blatantly fully functional. That's thanks to either a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 making 223 HP, or a 3.8-liter V6 that pumps out 310 HP. Hyundai is promising that this will be the cheapest 300+ HP coupe in the world. Full press release after the jump.

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4:40 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By marnold
10,051 views, 97 comments

Latest by TUFAST: BMW found a way to shoe horn a V/8 in thier M3 (bulge the hood), so why can't Hyundai do the same if they want it to fit. Where there is a will there is a way. more »

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: A Mustang-Killer Revealed

So what's the one complaint most often levied against the Ford Mustang? How about the lack of Independent Rear Suspension? Guess what? The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has it. Here's the rest of the details — 212 HP 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a range-topping all-aluminum 306 HP DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. It'll be available starting in the spring of 2009. We'll have many more details shortly and our full gallery of the event in a moment — but yes, it's just been revealed.


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3:33 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By marnold
7,936 views, 60 comments

Latest by TUFAST: I drive a BMW, but want something more dependable. Hyundai vehicles built today are as dependable & quality oriented as any other manufacturer out there. I fully understand a Hyundai will not perform like a higher level BMW, hell I more »

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Hyundai To Launch Luxury Brand, Compete with Acura and Infiniti

Our second favorite carmaker of the moment, Hyundai, has confirmed plans to launch a luxury brand similar to Honda's Acura or Nissan's Infiniti. The Korean carmaker is garnering significant interest due to its forthcoming launch of the V8-engined, RWD Genesis Sedan and Coupe. The new luxury brand will initially appear in China in 2010, but depending on its success, could be launched elsewhere.

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9:30 AM on Tue Mar 18 2008
By Wes Siler
1,664 views, 49 comments

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Even More 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Press Photos Revealed

Well, after the Tiburon-lovers at NewTiburon dropped a hot load of shots of the new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe over the weekend, some sites (we won't mention any names, MT, don't worry!) were apparently confused over which shots made it out on to the web and just decided to drop 'em all. So, we're just going to follow suit. Here's all the press shots you could ever want — well, until we get you the live photos on Wednesday at the New York Auto Show.



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10:00 AM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Ray Wert
1,823 views, 43 comments

Latest by NewSunSEO: Hello, the Genesis does in fact resemble the Tiburon in looks which isn't a bad thing, however it doesn't make it as unique either. I am liking how Hyundai is trying to improve the quality of their cars. The interior more »

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Revealed, Unofficially!

Taking a quick break from the GM-gasm on the new El Camino of the past two days, it appears as though the Hyundai-hungry folks at the New Tiburon forums have blown a load of press shots out on to the web early on the new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe before next week's New York Auto Show. Other than the hot shots, there doesn't appear to be much more to tell you. Well, based on one shot, it appears like the new kim-chee-crazy muscle car redlines at 6500 RPM, and, oh yes, it's one hot looking entry into the muscle car wars looking much different than the 2010 Hyundai Genesis RWD coupe concept we saw at the LA Auto Show last year. We're certainly looking forward to seeing it live on the show floor next week. Especially if they bring the same lovely lady they had in LA and who we've now affectionately named Genesis Priddy. All we know is this little deuce-door gets our thoughts all a-tingly. What about yours?

[via New Tiburon, New Tiburon and of course, New Tiburon]

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9:25 AM on Sun Mar 16 2008
By Ray Wert
8,919 views, 77 comments

Latest by TUFAST: Once again, you all have gotta be kiddin me, if this looks like anything it is a Tiburon, which it is not replacing. As for copying designs, look at Lexus since they started, but car companies have been doing this more »

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Hyundai Genesis Price Leaked, $39,000+ With Options

The masters of auto spying have uncovered a document purporting to reveal the price of the Hyundai Genesis, the Korean firm's new rear wheel drive flagship. Loaded with the technology package and a 4.6L V8 it's going to run you $39,500 to $41,000 depending on other options. This price fits in nicely with their claim of 7-series size, 3-series price. Package details follow the jump.

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3:30 PM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Wes Siler
3,829 views, 56 comments

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Hyundai Dual-View Display Lets Driver, Passenger See Different

Dual-view LCD technologies have begun to appear in the home entertainment market, but now Hyundai is trying to bring that technology into the car with a dual-view in-dash display. The idea behind this technology is pretty simple. The driver of the car would see one image, presumably the navigation or vehicle info, while the passenger of the vehicle would see something different, like media information. More »

5:30 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Travis Hudson
3,204 views, 11 comments

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2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Spotted Before New York Auto Show Reveal

We saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe in concept form out at the LA Auto Show this past year, and we'll be seeing the new hotness from Hyundai for real in the warm lights of the Javits Center at the New York Auto Show next month. But for the moment, we'll have to make do with the folks at KGP snapping some shots of the new hotness before the official unveil doing some winter weather testing in Sweden. The KGP boys have snapped themselves some shots of not only the exterior of the new little Genesis coupe, but also a small gallery of interior and engine shots — including one very hapless-looking engineer with a face that positively screams "You're not getting my kimchee, mister!" But, the shots do reveal some bad news for fans of manumatics — no paddle shifters on this bad little muscle rocket. Maybe you can hope for a V8? Full spy report from our sneaky shooters of all things camo after the jump.

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3:30 PM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Matt Hardigree
5,271 views, 41 comments

Latest by suzq044: they're going to get a lot of sales just by making it RWD, reguardless of the engine type/size. Cheap + RWD = win. more »

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Hyundai HED-5 Concept

Even though we still don't like it that Hyundai got rid of its HCD concept series, we are consoled with its replacement series - HED. It seems the Hyundai HED-5 will be bowing at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show with a full accoutrement of gadgets expected on a modern concept vehicle. Within the press release, we see plans to unveil a revised Sonata, the updated Euro only Matrix, and the 6 passenger HED-5 Concept. We're sure it will be sporting some form of eco-conscious materials on the inside, and hybrid this with a long range that and a sustainable something or other. To be honest, all of these ecologically minded concepts have grown tiresome. When someone brings something revolutionary to market, we'll stand up and take notice. Until then, consider us on permanent yawn mode.

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9:30 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
932 views, 22 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: Looks great, except the Bangle door slash. The A and C pillars won't make production. more »

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2009 Hyundai Sonata First To Feature New XM GUI

You got all of the details about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata and its extra-large cupholders yesterday, but there is one more little detail that makes this tech-fiend particularly excited. The 2009 Sonata will feature XM's new and improved touchscreen graphic user interface. Forget about the car, that graphical interface is a beaut! More »

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3:15 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,616 views, 10 comments

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Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Car To Have North American Debut At Chicago Auto Show

We have confirmation from Hyundai that they'll be premiering the Hyundai i-Blue fuel cell concept at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the North American debut as the company already showed this particular concept in Frankfurt last year. What's interesting is that the company has promised to have a production ready version by 2012, but we just assumed that was for the Korean domestic market. Does mean that the company is planning on bringing it here? Or was it just a matter of not wanting to waste a perfectly good concept car? Only time will tell.


[Source: Hyundai]

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7:00 AM on Tue Feb 5 2008
By Matt Hardigree
414 views, 9 comments

Latest by lascauxcaveman: Just give the chassis and powertrain in that one shot and I'll build me a sweet fuel-cell A-bucket. more »