The Genesis premium brand is not interested in establishing a performance sub-brand. Simply put, the brand feels like a performance brand will not be relevant in a market that's shifting to electrification, according to Genesis boss Manfred Fitzgerald. In speaking with Australian publication Motoring Fitzgerald did not mince his words. “Performance will not be on the same forefront of differentiator… Read More...
Genesis has formally taken the wraps off its new G70 sedan. This stylish compact-to-midsize sedan is an important one for the new Genesis brand; it's the sedan that is slated to take on the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. There's no question the G70 is a handsome sedan. The design language is obviously pulling cues from other Genesis models, but… Read More...
The cover has come off the upcoming Genesis G70 ahead of its scheduled debut. A Genesis promotional video of the new sedan was leaked online, so naturally screenshots ensued and showcase the brand's compact luxury sedan in full glory. Genesis is actually expected to formally reveal the car later today. Though the video shots show a car with Genesis' large… Read More...
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to shut down their assembly plants in the Southeast U.S. as Hurricane Irma makes its way north out of Florida. The shutdown will last only a couple of days, but could also help the company right-size inventory as well. According to Automotive News the company issued a statement confirming that Hyundai's Alabama… Read More...
Hyundai plans to launch a new pickup truck in North America as part of an upcoming product assault to reverse its recent sales slide. In addition to the new pickup, the company is planning several new or redesigned SUVs to seize on American's shifting preferences away from sedans. The plans were detailed in a new Reuters report, which cites Michael… Read More...
Hyundai may be focusing on battery-electric vehicles, but it isn't giving up on fuel cell products just yet. Today in Seoul the company revealed the Next Generation FCEV Concept, a fuel cell powered SUV that is provides us a clear glimpse at planned production model. If the FCEV looks production-ready, that's because it is. Hyundai says this concept is a… Read More...
Hyundai--like nearly every other automaker--is planning to go electric. The company announced today plans that outline a future filled with mostly battery-electric vehicles. Today's announcement comes counter to previous proclamations the company would focus on fuel cell technology instead of battery based vehicles. Despite previously focusing on future fuel cell, Hyundai is actually not new to the battery-electric car game.… Read More...
Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand has halted all sales, service and marketing in the state of Louisiana. The swift action comes amid the revelation the company does not have proper licensing from the state to sell vehicles, according to Automotive News. The Genesis brand was setup in 2015, but not as a separate sales channel within the Hyundai organization. Instead, Genesis… Read More...
Hyundai has decided to try its hand at the hot hatch game with the 2018 i30 N. The N being the focus here, as it is the indicator that this isn't the typical i30. With impressive performance stats and modest looks, can this car hold up to the stiff competition from Honda, Ford and Volkswagen? The i30 N is actually… Read More...
Hyundai has confirmed plans to discontinue the Azera sedan from the U.S. market. The news means that U.S. buyers will never get to experience the all-new Azera (Grandeur), which took a noticeable step up-market in its latest generation. The news should not come as a huge surprise. Car sales are down over 13 percent in the U.S. year-to-date as buyers… Read More...
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