More images of Hyundai i20 surface before Paris debut

Hyundai has released more official images of the subcompact i20. Slated to debut at the upcoming Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd, the i20 will replace the Getz/Click/TB. Slotting between the i10 and i30, the i20 is designed with the European market in mind - emphasizing build quality, comfort, and value.The Hyundai i20 rides on an all...

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A Sure Bet: Motor Trend 2009 COTY Contenders Revealed, Genesis One of Them

Just a couple of hours ago, Motor Trend has announced the 17 contenders running for its 2009 Car of the Year title. The good news? Hyundai's 2009 Genesis is one of the candidates in the running. The not so good news? The Genesis is pitted against one of the most intimidating line-ups in the magazine's COTY evaluation history. The Pontiac G8, Dodge...

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Mitsubishi officially enters S. Korea

Mitsubishi Motors (MMSK) made its official debut in the South Korean market today. Commencing sales on October 1st, Mitsubishi will offer two models at launch: Lancer Evolution X and Outlander. The automaker will also bring the Lancer, Eclipse, and Pajero at a later date.Packing the coveted 295 horsepower 2.0L MIVEC turbocharged engine and mated to...

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Hyundai drops plan of bringing i10 to US, mulls i20/i30

A Hyundai executive has stated that the automaker has dropped considerations of bringing its exceedingly popular subcompact, i10, into the United States. "The i10 is too small for the American market," says Brandon Yea, senior vice president of product planning at Hyundai and Kia. He was quick to say the official decision has not been made yet.Instead...

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Bookmark This: All the info you need for the 2010 Kia Soul

It is only a couple of weeks before the Paris Motor Show commences and Kia officially pulls the wraps off its unequivocally most anticipated car in the automaker's history, Soul. Due to go on sale around the world including Europe, Asia, and the U.S., the Soul is Kia's answer to the Nissan Cube, Scion xB, and the rapidly escalating demand for frugal,...

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Hyundai considers bringing i10 to US

Hyundai Motor India is currently studying its options to export the i10 from India to the United States. The i10 has been extremely successful in India and quickly rose to being the best-selling Hyundai in the country."We are studying the feasibility of beginning our exports to the U.S.," said Mr H.S. Lheem, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor...

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Paris Preview: 2010 Hyundai i20 (Getz)

Hyundai has released the first official image of the subcompact i20. Slated to debut at the upcoming Paris International Motor Show in October, the i20 will replace the Getz/Click/TB. Slotting between the i10 and i30, the i20 is designed with the European market, emphasizing build quality, comfort, and value.The Hyundai i20 rides on an all new platform....

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Speculation: 2010 Kia VG

An amateur rendering of the 2010 Kia 'VG' sedan has popped up on the net this morning. Looking at the recent spy photos of the premium sedan, the rendering looks nearly spot on to the actual prototype. This speculation gives us a preview of Kia's bold offensive into the premium arena occupied by the Volkswagen Passat and Lexus ES350. Designed by Peter...

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Korea: Ssangyong releases 3.2L V6 Chairman W

Ssangyong Motors has commenced sales of the 3.2L V6 variant of the company's flagship Chairman W sedan. Initially available with either a 3.6L V6 or a 5.0L V8, the Chairman W has been struggling in the sales charts, which triggered Ssangyong to broaden its potential market base. While the 3.6L and 5.0L variants are badged as CW700, the 3.2L version...

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Spied: Kia Soul Caught Undisguised & Interior Shots

Here are the latest spyshots of the Kia Soul, slated to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in October. The prototypes caught in these pictures are clad in Tomato Red and Clear White. They also look to be the range-topping trims, as evident by the 18-inch alloys, chrome trims, and the diminutive rearview camera. A Kia executive told us that the...

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