Beijing: Hyundai Introduces New Direct Injection I4, V6 and 8-speed Automatic

Hyundai’s new Accent was the star of the companies exhibit at this year’s Beijing Auto Show, but the debut of two new engines and a new automatic transmission will have broader implications for the rest of the company’s lineup. In addition to the 2.4L GDI four-cylinder in the Sonata (pictured above), two new gasoline direct-injection engines were unveiled at Beijing, a 1.6L four cylinder putting out 138 horsepower, a 28 horsepower bump over Hyundai’s current 1.6L four banger. The 1.6 GDI should appear in the Accent, Elantra, certain Kia models...

Read More

Kia Forte Earns 2010 "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS

Kia Motors has announced that its compact Forte sedan has received a "Top Safety Pick" status for 2010 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is the third model from the Hyundai/Kia line-up to receive this prestigious title for 2010, with the other two being the Kia Soul and the all-new Hyundai Sonata. It is important to note that this...

Read More

Beijing: Hyundai Unveils All-New Verna (Accent)

Of the more U.S.-relevant reveals at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show in China today is this Hyundai Verna. Why? Because it's the overseas version of what we know as the 2011 Hyundai Accent.Sporting Hyundai's latest 'fluidic sculpture' design language, the Verna comes off overall as a shrunk-down 2011 Sonata - not that that's a bad thing. The now-familiar...

Read More

Kia Considering a Magentis Estate for Europe

According to British publication Autocar, Kia is planning to roll out an estate version of the all-new Magentis (K5/Optima) sedan for the European market.Unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show in April, the new mid-size sedan from Kia will drop the "Magentis" moniker for the European market, according to Kia. In South Korea,...

Read More

Hyundai Sonata: Most-Viewed Midsize Sedan on AutoTrader.com in March

Hyundai's all-new Sonata midsize sedan was AutoTrader.com’s most-viewed vehicle in its class during the month of March. For the first time ever, Sonata surpassed competitors that include Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. AutoTrader.com recorded 16.5 million unique monthly visitors in March, the highest traffic the company had ever experienced....

Read More

Hyundai i30 Wins UK Satisfaction Poll

The Hyundai i30 has been named top car in the ninth annual Driver Power 2010 survey for satisfaction and reliability, as voted for by 23,000 readers of Auto Express. The i30 beat last year's winner, the Jaguar XF, for the top slot, while the Skoda Octavia came third ahead of parent company Volkswagen's new Golf.Skoda retained its position as best manufacturer...

Read More

Hyundai Equus Becomes Costa Rica's Presidential Limo

For his last days in office as the President of Costa Rica, Oscar Arias will be sporting a brand new presidential limo - the Hyundai Equus. The all-new Equus is donated by the government of South Korea, in conjunction with Hyundai Motor Company. The car is currently en route to Costa Rica, and is expected to arrive in the country on April 20th.The...

Read More

Kia Soul Hamster CF Wins "Automotive Ad of the Year"

Already a recipient of numerous accolades including a "2010 Automotive Excellence Award" from Popular Mechanics and being recognized as the "Best Hatchback of 2010" by Cars.com, the new 2010 Kia Soul was honored yet again at the Nielsen Automotive Advertising Awards event in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show when the TV commercial for the uniquely styled urban passenger vehicle was named "Automotive Ad Of The Year."Created by David&Goliath, the Soul spot depicts city and suburban streets inhabited exclusively by hamsters...

Read More

Buy a Hyundai Equus, Get an iPad

When the 2011 Hyundai Equus goes on sale this fall, the Korean automaker intends to pamper well-heeled customers and prospects, with free in-home demonstrations and service calls. As a bonus, Equus buyers will get a free Apple iPad, the hot new wireless multimedia tablet, from which they can schedule service appointments and access an electronic owner's...

Read More

New York 2010: Kia Adds Five-Door Forte Hatchback

The Kia Forte line-up has just received a new member to sit next to the sedan and Koup versions: a five-door version that will go on sale in October.The 2011 Forte 5-door version will be available will all the options from the sedan, but will also include a new front grille, alloy wheels, lower valence design, center console, paddle shifters, push-button...

Read More

New York 2010: Kia Sorento SX Makes Big Debut, Adds Unique Look

Complete Info Article on Sorento SX HERE[Source: Kia Motors America]Continue reading for more hi-res images of the Sorento ...

Read More

New York 2010: Kia Unveils All-New 2011 Optima

PRESS RELEASE: KIA MOTORS DEBUTS ALL-NEW 2011 OPTIMA AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOWMidsize Sedan Offers a New Level of Style and Performance Features from KiaNEW YORK, April 1, 2010 — Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally unveiled the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in showrooms in early fall,...

Read More