According to JD Power and Associates, no other automaker is holding on to their customers better than Hyundai. The Korean automaker ranked No. 1 in the annual Customer Retention Study, signifying that Hyundai has been successful in improving its image, quality, and general appeal. Hyundai ranked just ahead of Ford and Honda, which both tied [...]
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Rumors of a forthcoming turbocharged Hyundai Veloster have been circulating for weeks following the arrival of the hot hatchback in showrooms nationwide. While it certainly looks the part of a sporty hatch, the Veloster’s 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder produces only a modest 138 horsepower. For those craving more power, help may be on the way very [...]
Hyundai has officially been named the “fastest growing automotive brand” for the second straight year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the accolade shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Overall, Hyundai has risen four places to rank number 61 out of the top 100 brands in Interbrand’s annual ranking of the world’s 100 [...]
Music lovers will undoubtedly love the all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster. That’s because the new three-door coupe will come standard with Pandora, the leading personalized radio service. Pandora will be free on every Veloster model at launch, giving drivers the abilities to enjoye personalized radio stations because the wheel. In addition to offering integration with Pandora, [...]
After the debut of the stunning 2011 Hyundai Elantra, we got to wondering if we’d soon see a five-door model arrive here as well. Although such a model isn’t confirmed for the U.S. just yet, the chances are looking pretty good. In Frankfurt next week, Hyundai will be showing off the i30 five-door, which will [...]
Small cars are getting better and better, and that’s largely due to the pressure Kia and Hyundai are putting on segment mainstays. One of the hottest all-new small cars to emerge from the latter is the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. When it arrives later this year, it will be priced from just $17,300. The Veloster’s base [...]
Buyers of a new Hyundai Equus will no longer receive a complementary Apple iPad, which has served as the sedan’s owner’s manual. According to USA Today, Hyundai will ditch the device starting with the 2012 Equus, which hits showrooms next month. Hyundai was able to generate incredible buzz from offering the device in lieu of [...]
Hyundai has reached a huge milestone, producing its 1,000,000th Alabama-built Sonata — a 2012 limited edition 2.0 turbo with a radiant silver paint finish. The Sonata isn’t just another midsize sedan; it’s a model that has catapulted the popularity of the Hyundai brand in the U.S. As Hyundai’s top-selling vehicle, the Sonata has contributed to [...]
Kia profits rose 67 percent in the second quarter, thanks largely to increased sales of the Optima sedan and Sportage crossover. Kia isn’t just finding success in the U.S. market either. The Korean automaker saw global sales rise 21 percent last quarter compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Kia’s U.S. market share rose [...]
