Exams, Exams, Exams

To put a long story short, exams are commencing for me this week. Some of you readers might know that I'm a Grade 8 student currently. For others, surprise! As a student who aims to improve on every aspects of his life (school, TheCarBlogger, etc.), I will be studying throughout this week and partly next week. The first exam starts this Monday, and...

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Hyundai i10 scores 4 stars at EuroNCAP

Hyundai i10 has scored 4-star crash rating in the Euro NCAP safety ratings. Hyundai’s new subcompact failed to achieve the highest 5-star rating, but this is still on par with it’s main European rival, Renault Twingo.For the frontal impact test, the passenger compartment remained stable in the impact. Protection of the driver’s chest was rated as weak...

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Kia Sorento is Top Ranking Midsize SUV by AutoPacific

The 2008 Kia Sorento is the top ranking midsize SUV in AutoPacific's 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. In this segment, the Sorento received a higher rating than the Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Nissan Xterra."Sorento's recognition by AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards shows that you don't have to spend a lot to be satisfied with...

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UK: Hyundai appoints new marketing director

Hyundai has appointed Andrew Cullis as its new UK marketing director.Cullis has more than 18 years experience in the motor industry, encompassing a range of roles, and will be responsible for implementing the Korean brand's marketing strategy in the UK. He joins Hyundai from Citroen, where he was head of product and brand strategy and he previously...

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Hyundai i30 heading to China

To reach this year’s production and sales targets, Beijing Hyundai has decided to produce another new model of Hyundai in addition to the Elantra in the second half of 2008. Sources said that the Hyundai i30 will be made in the second plant of the joint venture later this year.When its construction is completed later this year, the second plant of...

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Korea: Six months waiting list for Kia Morning

As prices at the pump rise, tiny cars known as subcompacts have grown ever more popular in Korea. Through April this year, Kia Motors has sold over 33,000 units of the Morning (Picanto). That’s a growth of 300 percent from the same period last year. Kia says the fuel-efficient subcompact car has been so popular that it has over 32,000 units on back...

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Priced: Hyundai Genesis V6 starts at $33K , V8 at $38K

Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan, starting at $33,000 for a well-equipped 290-horsepower V6 and $38,000 for the 375-horsepower V8 model.While Genesis will compete for customers with cars like Lexus ES, Chrysler 300 and Cadillac CTS, Genesis’ performance capabilities and luxury features...

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USA: Kia to produce small cars in Georgia plant

Hyundai announced that its subsidiary, Kia, will build compact cars at the automaker's new plant in West Point, Georgia. According to executives, rising demand for fuel-efficient cars prompted the decision. "We have plans to have the Georgia plant produce small cars," Hyundai Vice Chairman Kim Dong-jin, said in a news release. "The market environment...

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Kia Cee'd production surpasses 200,000

Kia announced on Monday that sales of the Cee'd, the automaker's first model built at its Slovakia factory, surpassed 200,000 vehicles in the 18 months since its introduction. The historic car, a Dakar Yellow Kia pro_cee'd 3-door, is destined for a customer in Germany. The car rolled off the line last Friday."This is another truly significant day for...

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Brunei: Hyundai releases H-1, i30, and i10

Setia Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Brunei Darussalam, is introducing three new vehicle models: Hyundai H-1, Hyundai i30, and Hyundai i10.The H-1, known as i800 or Starex in other markets, is powered by a 2.5CRDI diesel. It is coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Other standard equipment include a CD player, dual...

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New images of 2009 Hyundai Genesis (USDM) Pt.II

As the sale date of the Hyundai Genesis is nearing rapidly, Hyundai has commenced test drive events of the car for media publications and released a cornucopia of new images for the fans. Part One of the stream of new images showcased the base 4.6L Genesis in dark red. The sequel to it (this post) highlights a fully-loaded 3.8L Genesis in an attractive,...

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New images of 2009 Hyundai Genesis (USDM) Pt.I

Motor Trend just published its first drive of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. Along with the positive article came the images - new ones we have not seen from Hyundai yet. The model in the spotlight is a 4.6L trim, and judging by the wheels, it is the base 4.6L model. One image also shows the dash without the navigation screen, which is also something Hyundai...

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Kia releases image, details on 2009 Soul

In my mailbox today were the official details and an image of the 2009 Kia Soul. Along with the British preliminary press release of the production car, Kia released the first official image of the automaker's answer to the Scion xB. The production car is the result of two concept cars that preceded it: Kia Soul Concept in 2006, and the near-production...

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Canada: Kia to offer Sirius satellite radio

Kia Canada has announced it has signed a long-term exclusive agreement that will make Sirius Satellite Radio a factory-installed option for Kia vehicles, beginning in June 2008. The service will be available as a factory option on most of Kia’s 2009 models including the Borrego. All equipped vehicles will include a three-month subscription.“This partnership...

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India: Hyundai plans to roll out $3500 car by 2012

Hyundai announced on Friday that it plans to roll out a $3500 car in India by 2012."It will take at least 4 years to develop the car and we think we will be able to introduce this car by 2012 for Indian market," Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO H.S. Lim told reporters here on Friday. He stated that it will not compete with the Tata Nano,...

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GM mulls selling Chevrolets in Korea

GM is considering launching the Chevrolet brand in South Korea to win more sales in the country's fast-growing imported-car market, a company executive said Friday. The comment was made by James Raymond, GM's Asia-Pacific executive director of sales and marketing, at a press conference in Seoul. GM entered the South Korean market with the Saab and...

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe & Sedan parked side-by-side

Thanks to JayChun, we have a batch of photos of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Sedan alongside each other for the first time. Snapped at a Hyundai event, the two highlights of the event were the Genesis kins. A Hyundai Elantra Touring was also displayed at the event.The Hyundai Genesis is slated to go on sale this summer with prices ranging from a tad...

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Official: Subaru arriving in South Korea

Kolon Motors, one of the official dealers of BMW cars in South Korea, is set to launch the Subaru brand in the country.Subaru's line-up at launch will consist of the Impreza Sedan and Hatch, Legacy, and Forester. The Impreza was already available through select dealers via importation, albeit garnering dealer mark-ups that increased the prices in excess...

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GMDAT to move J300 production overseas

GMDAT (GM Daewoo Auto & Technology) announced plans to reduce productions in Korea and move them overseas. They said Monday that the production of the J300, code-name for the next-generation Lacetti, will be carried out in GM's San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico and its Shangai plant in China from the end of next year. Until now, the Lacetti - known...

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USA: Hyundai Santa Fe and Entourage awarded "Best Cars for Retirees" by Forbes

Hyundai Santa Fe and the Entourage were recognized by Forbes.com as two of the “Best Cars for Retirees” based on features that help mature drivers stay behind the wheel longer. In order to determine the list of “Best Cars for Retirees”, Forbes factored in NHTSA and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-test ratings, AAA’s suggestions...

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Korea: Power outage affects production in Sohari plant

Kia announced on Friday that a power failure disrupted production at its local plant which could result in a production loss of at least 1,000 vehicles. "Production at our Sohari plant in Gyeonggi Province was suspended because of a power outage. Day-shift staff couldn't produce any vehicles and that will be the case for night-shift staff as well,"...

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India: Hyundai reports sales increases in April

While Hyundai sold only 22 units in Japan last month, Hyundai India reported a net increase of 47.8% in the cumulative sales of its vehicles. Hyundai is India’s second largest car manufacturer and one of the largest exporters of passenger cars from India.The total sales for the month of April were reported to be 40 001 units against 27 069 units in...

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Hyundai Genesis @ a parking lot

Thanks Josh for sending these images in! What we have are some amateur (good looking ones) images of the Hyundai Genesis parked at a lot in the US. The model spotted here sports the 18" hyper-silver finish alloy wheels, indicating that this is the flagship trim of the Genesis. The Hyundai Genesis is slated to go on sale this summer. Pricing is to be...

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