2012 Kia Rio (UB) Spied For The First Time

Kia has been on a great momentum lately with a tidal wave of new releases, and it looks like the transformation of the line-up continues on course with the all-new Rio, spied today for the first time. Code-named "UB", the upcoming redesign of the Rio subcompact ostensibly carries on the chiseled family look of recent Kia's as it is yet another work...

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Kia Releases First Images of Forte Hatchback for Korea

For our readers interested in the upcoming Kia Forte Hatchback, we have two new official images from Kia as well as some information that accompanied these pictures. According to Kia, the automaker commenced pre-orders for the Forte Hatchback in South Korea in early August. For the Korean market, the Forte Hatchback will be powered by a direct-injected...

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Is That You, Hyundai's iPad For The Equus?

Unless you've been living under a rock these days, you probably know what an Apple iPad looks like and does. The gotta-have-it gadget has been selling like hotcakes and has been making headlines (typical of any Apple release) in the world of electronics lately. But the touch-screen tablet device from Cupertino caught the attention of car-lovers and...

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Hyundai Announces Details on Next Accent, Elantra, and Veloster for North America

Hyundai has released auto show information and on-sale dates of three upcoming small cars today.First of all, Hyundai confirmed our hunch that the RB Concept, recently unveiled at the Moscow International Auto Show, will indeed reach North American markets as the Accent. Hyundai said that the next Accent will go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2011. The...

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2011 Hyundai Veracruz Adds More Premium Content

With Hyundai busy taking care of the Genesis and Equus for its luxury department as of late, the automaker seems to have forgotten about the Veracruz, as it soldiers onto the 2011 model year with only minor changes again. For the 2011 model year the Veracruz GLS premium package has been updated and has the following features: power tilt-and-slide sunroof,...

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Gets Horsepower Bump

With a major revamp expected for the 2012 model year, Hyundai is keeping the changes to the Genesis light for the 2011 model year. The big news is a 10-horsepower increase for the 4.6L Tau V8 model for a total of 385 horsepower on premium unleaded fuel (378 on regular). According to the automaker, the Genesis V8 now propels itself from zero to 60 miles...

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2011 Hyundai Tucson Gains More Features And New 2.0L Engine Option

The Hyundai Tucson will carry over to the 2011 model year with more standard equipment and an all-new entry level GL model equipped with a new 2.0-liter Theta II four-cylinder engine. Available at dealerships right about now, the Tucson GL is only available in a front-wheel drive configuration. In addition, the 2011 GLS trim level receives upgraded...

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Hyundai Unveils RB Concept in Moscow, Preview of Accent for Other Markets?

Hyundai took the wraps off the "RB" Concept at the Moscow International Auto Show today. And all we can say is, "That looks eerily familiar." That's because the RB Concept is essentially a thinly decorated version of the next-generation Accent (Verna in several markets) that was already unveiled in production guise for the Chinese market in Beijing....

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2012 Hyundai Genesis Facelift Spied Again

New spy shots of the refreshed 2012 Hyundai Genesis have been sent to us by our South Korean readers today. Comparing these recent shots to those we posted last month, we can tell that Hyundai has since added a new set of taillights, new alloy wheels, as well as a new steering wheel. For more information on the Genesis facelift, check out the link...

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