Is This The New Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

We’ll apologize in advance that we can’t give you a whole lot of detail on the above photo. It first appeared on Hyundai Blog, under the title of “2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe,” and the styling does indeed tie the Coupe into Hyundai’s latest “fluidic sculpture” design language. There’s the now-familiar hexagonal grille, along with the sculpted hood and character lines running from the front fenders and across the door. I’m even seeing a bit of the Nissan GT-R in the front end design, although I don’t think the resemblance is intentional. Read more

New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Coming In 2012

Need an excuse to visit Detroit in January? How about this: Hyundai will be launching an all-new Genesis Coupe at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Details are still sketchy, and Hyundai isn’t saying much to confirm or deny rumors, but we know the sports-car-of-the-Hyundai-family will be getting new exterior sheet metal. It’s hard to tell from the spy photos circulating on the internet, but it doesn’t look like the car will be radically changed in either size or shape, and we say that’s a good thing. Read more

2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS – Compromise or Contender?

In the interest of full disclosure, I admit I am not a typical automotive journalist.  I don’t test new press fleet vehicles, don’t evaluate a new interior every week, and the majority of my knowledge comes from my own extensive research and a bit of real-world experience.  Call me an armchair journo, like I would imagine many enthusiasts to be.  I don’t often get to see the shiny new toys up close and personal, let alone get my hands on them.  Being naturally skeptical, I often wonder just how close to MY reality many car reviews are.

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Hyundai Assures You Of A Trade In Value

When it comes to automakers who think outside of the box, it’s tough to beat Hyundai. Their “Hyundai Assurance” program began by offering buyers a 10 year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, removing any concerns potential buyers may have had over Hyundai’s durability. Next, their Assurace program addressed the economic meltdown by (temporarily) offering to take back cars, with no financial or credit penalty, in the event of job loss. Next up for Hyundai? Their Assurance program will now guarantee a trade-in value on your new Hyundai (purchased after May 1), from months 24 through 48 of your loan. What better way to give buyers peace of mind than by telling them what their car will be worth in two to four years? Read more

Rumor: Hyundai To Show Veloster Turbo In New York

When I toured Hyundai’s Montgomery, AL manufacturing plant as part of the 2011 Elantra launch, I pitched them the idea of an Elantra Type R. “Just throw in the motor from the Sonata Turbo and offer it with a six speed manual,” I said, but Hyundai shot down my request quicker than Scarlett Johansson would shoot down my request for a three-way. When it comes to building sporty compact cars, Hyundai has big plans (and a laser-like focus) on their Veloster. The Veloster introduced in Detroit wasn’t much to make enthusiasts sit up and take note; after all, how entertaining could 138 horsepower really be? Now comes word that Hyundai has a Veloster-ace-up-their-sleeve in store for the upcoming New York Auto Show, in the form of a 208 horsepower Veloster Turbo. Read more

Hyundai Ponders Second U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Hyundai is in an enviable position among automakers: sales of its vehicles are so good that Hyundai’s considering the possibility of building a second manufacturing plant on U.S. soil to boost capacity. Hyundai’s existing plant, in Montgomery, AL, has already farmed out production of the Santa Fe SUV to Kia, who builds in in their West Point, GA, manufacturing plant. That’s freed up Montgomery to focus on building the Sonata, but Hyundai also has serious expectations for sales of the redesigned Elantra. If sales continue to grow, even running three shifts per day in Montgomery may not be enough to satisfy customer demand for product. While lack of capacity isn’t a limiting factor today, clearly the writing is on the wall. Read more

Playboy Selects “The Hottest Rides Of 2011″, We Offer Our Rebuttal

Let’s keep this simple: if you want to look at gorgeous, semi-naked women or read insightful reporting, go to Playboy.  If you want accurate information on cars and trucks, come to Automotive Addicts.  We don’t do the whole pictures of naked women thing (although we have been known to look at them admiringly), because it’s just not what we do best.  Likewise, when Playboy publishes a list of the “Hottest Rides” of the year, you need to read it with some skepticism.

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LA Auto Show 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Revealed

Love it or hate it, this is really it, the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata. We have witnessed several renditions of what the new Hyundai Sonata would look like and some of them were not off by far. The new stylish design resembles that of a VW Passat CC or even the Benz CLS with roof lines that mimic a coupe. Visually the car looks totally different from one end to the other.

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