Los Angeles: Hyundai HED-5 i-Mode Concept bows in America

Hyundai unveiled the HED-5 “i-Mode” concept at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show today, featuring an all-new, eco-friendly powertrain making its first-ever appearance for Hyundai. The six-passenger family crossover, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, combines visionary styling with future technologies and advanced eco-dynamics.For...

Read More

Los Angeles: Kia debuts Borrego FCEV

Kia premiered its next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) system fitted on the new Borrego at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. A number of improvements have allowed the system to develop an additional 47HP compared to the previous FCEV powertrains bumping peak output to 154HP.With a 202-liter hydrogen storage tank located underneath...

Read More

From the Spies: 2010 Hyundai "VI"

Model: 2010 Hyundai "VI" (code-name)Predecessor: Hyundai Equus/CentennialSpeculated engines: 290 hp 3.8L Lambda V6 & 375 hp 4.6L Tau V8 & 5.0L V8 (est. 400+ hp)Release date: February 2009 (No plans for U.S./Europe)Continue reading to view more ima...

Read More

Mitsubishi begins taking orders for Eclipse in Korea

Mitsubishi Motors South Korea has commenced taking orders today for the Eclipse Coupe, 8 days before its planned launch.The Eclipse will be available in a slew of colors such as Sunset Pearl and Rave Red. Mitsubishi announced that the Korean-spec model will pack the features of a fully-loaded American-spec 3.8 GT Premium Package Eclipse, but be powered...

Read More

First Drive: 2010 Kia Soul (Edmunds Inside Line)

A Splash of Color in a Sea of Gray: James RiswickTo fully understand the 2010 Kia Soul, it helps to know a little something about its native land. See, South Korea is a car guy's nightmare. It's not that the cars on its oft-congested roads are crap; it's just that they collectively have all the variety and character of a Joe Lieberman Comedy Hour.Everywhere...

Read More

Hyundai opens first European plant in Czech Republic

Hyundai officially began production at its highly anticipated, EUR1.1 billion assembly line in Nosovice, Czech Republic. The new factory is Hyundai's first European venture. The Hyundai plant will be the third largest car factory in the Czech Republic, a country heavily dependent on car production, after Volkswagen's unit Skoda Auto and TPCA, a joint...

Read More

Nissan officially enters South Korea

Nissan Korea officially marked its beginning in the South Korean market today at its launching event in Seoul. The initial line-up consists of the Murano and Rogue crossovers. Greg Phillips, the head of Nissan Korea, announced that other models, such as Altima and GT-R, will reach Korean shores by next year.Simultaneously with the launch of the brand,...

Read More

Lincoln releases MKS in Korea

Ford Korea has released the 2009 Lincoln MKS to the South Korean market today. The MKS is the flagship model of the Lincoln Korea line-up, which also consists of the MKX crossover and MKZ sedan. The MKS packs a plethora of premium features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, SecuriCode™ keyless entry, Adaptive HID Headlamps, Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel-Filler...

Read More

From the Spies: 2010 Hyundai "VI"

Model: 2010 Hyundai "VI" (code-name)Predecessor: Hyundai Equus/CentennialSpeculated engines: 290 hp 3.8L Lambda V6 & 375 hp 4.6L Tau V8 & 5.0L V8 (est. 400+ hp)Release date: February 2009 (No plans for U.S./Europe)Continue reading to view more imag...

Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Official Images of USDM Kia Soul

Yet to appear on Kia's Media website, we have the first official images of the American-spec 2010 Kia Soul. Due to go on sale in April 2009, Kia is pitting its stylish box against the Honda Element, Scion xB, and the upcoming Nissan Cube. As well, Kia is expected to price the Soul very competitively.Penned by Peter Schreyer - the renowned car designer...

Read More

From the Spies: 2010 Kia Sorento (XM)

"From the Spies" is a new feature at TheCarBlogger where spy shots hot off the press are posted regularly in a short manner. Thus, the post contains the spy shots that you probably visited us for and quick facts about the mule, such as model name, speculated powertrain options, and unveiling date. - Ed. Model: 2010 Kia Sorento (XM)Speculated engines:...

Read More

Quick News: Hyundai releases i30 cw in S. Korea

Hyundai Motor has begun sales of the i30 cw today in South Korea. The i30 Hatchback has been selling very well in the automaker's domestic market and Hyundai hopes the more spacious and practical "cw" will only add to the momentum. Standard features include 17-inch chrome-insert alloy wheels, turn signal exterior mirrors, smart key, and roof rack....

Read More