Positive Auto Sales even after Cash for Clunkers

The first full month auto sales are in, one month after the end of the governments Cash for Clunkers scheme or CARS. The auto industry had expected sales to fall dramatically, but that fall to their surprise did not happen. Nine auto brands said that their September sales were more positive compared to the same period last year. Read more

Most Cash for Clunkers Cars Are Foreign Brands

According to an article shown on USAToday, it seems that the recent Cash for Clunkers program has seen a majority of the vehicles that have been sold are from foreign manufacturers. The most popular cars have been the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Dodge Caliber and the Toyota Prius hybrid. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Program 2009: Overwhelming Response

According to John Fryar at TimesCall, it seems that the Cash for Clunkers program that the Federal Government launched last Friday has been received really well by the Public in Longmont Colorado, and the computer system that the car dealers have to use to file for certification for the program has crashed multiple times already due to high demand. Under the Cash for Clunkers program, people with older SUV’s, Cars and Trucks will be eligible for credit towards a newer more fuel efficient vehicle of up to $4,500 off the price. Read more

Hyundai Profits Increase by 48% in Second Quarter

Hyundai have announced that its second quarter net profits have increased by 48%, this record increase has been helped by shareholding gains from affiliates in India and China, as well as tax incentives, which helps to increase domestic sales. Read more

Hyundai CEO on production of Hyundai Veloster

Way back in February, AutoBlog reported that there was to be a production version of the Hyundai Veloster, it was thought that the new vehicle would hit the market around late 2011 or early 2012. It was hoped that the new vehicle would offer us a newer insight into the classic Honda CRX, and the Hyundai CEO looks to have done just that. Read more

Suzuki SX4 with free gas

We last mentioned the Suzuki SX4 when we learned of a Suzuki SX4t, which came with a Mitsubishi 16G, GT3 turbocharger. Well the small car is in the news again, as Suzuki is to offer a “Free Gas for Summer” promotion, much the same as the Hyundai promotion. Read more

2010 Ford Taurus Review: First Drive

Ford have a huge hill to climb when it comes to the PR of its new 2010 Ford Taurus, it seems as if the automaker will have to educate the American consumer, if they hope for them to become attached to the new vehicle, because the old model was seen as something of an icon. Read more

KDM Hyundai Santa Fe: 2010 Facelift

There will now be a new version of the popular Hyundai Santa Fe crossover, the 2010 KDM as it will be called will be a version for Hyundai’s home market. You can see by one of the images on AutoBlog that the exterior upgrade is only slight. Read more

2010 Hyundai Verna Transform / Accent

Hyundai thought that they would treat us to a few more images of the newly designed Verna Transform, for those outside Korea the vehicle is known as the Accent. The new 2010 Hyundai Verna Transform / Accent are getting a completely new redesign of the front fascia, and strikes a resemblance to the Subaru Legacy. Read more

Hyundai Genesis Coupe: next-gen navigation system

There have been some new images and early details released on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe for you to view and enjoy. The report focuses specifically on the on-board navigation system that comes equipped with the genesis. Read more

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 Review

The Hyundai Genesis sedan was a very successful launch for the Korean automaker, and they now hope that a two-door version named Genesis Coupe will prove just as popular. This 2010 model entered pre-production at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, and was then shown again at the Chicago Auto Show. Read more

New York Auto Show 2009: Hyundai Equus better than Genesis

Hyundai has the Genesis and is a very capable sedan, but they have something even better up their sleeve and is has been on show at the New York Auto Show 2009. The car in question is the Equus, and is its luxury flagship. Read more

Poor Santa Fe, Sonata sales forces Hyundai to slow production

Hyundai has seen a 15 percent drop in Sonata sales since the beginning of 2008, and it is for that reason why Hyundai is to slow production of the vehicle. Hyundai is to slow their Alabama for 11 days, from now until the end of the year. Read more

New Hyundai Genesis Coupe: looking awesome in commercial

It seems like so long ago since we first laid our eyes on the awesome looking new Hyundai Genesis Coupe, at the New York Auto Show earlier this year. When watching the stunt drivers doing their stuff as well as indoor drifts, it made us all what to get in on the action. Read more

65,000 Hyundai Elantra’s recalled with fuel pump problems

The Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 65,000 Elantra sedans in the United States because there is a problem with the fuel pumps. Hyundai have to replace these fuel pumps, as they may lose pressure which will then degrade the performance of the engine.

The voluntary recall of the Elantrs affects the 2008 model with the 2.0-liter Beta engine. Some of the fuel pumps in these cars from Nov. 5 to June 28 might lose pumping pressure. Read more

2009 Hyundai Genesis rear-wheel-drive sedan

This is the 2009 Hyundai Genesis rear-wheel-drive sedan that made its debut in 2008, and this car should give the features of a $60,000 premium sedan for half that price.

Hyundai Motor America said that the Genesis engineering benchmarks were Lexus GS, Infiniti M, and Mercedes E-Class, although the Hyundai Genesis will be competing for customers with cars like the Pontiac G8 and Chrysler 300.

The Hyundai Genesis is going to shake up the market for near-luxury and large sedans. This is thanks to the Genesis providing the perfect combination of luxury, performance and value for money.

Some big spenders should not be put off by the smaller price of the Hyundai Genesis, it can certainly contend in luxury features.

The high-tech equipment includes: electronic active head restraints, a 500-watt 17-speaker Lexicon audio system, radar-based active cruise control, adaptive headlights, XM NavTraffic and electronic stability control.

Other luxury styling in the Hyundai Genesis includes: console lid surrounding the driver, leather-wrapped dash & door panels, cooled & heated seats, and a steering wheel that stays cool to the touch in extreme sunlight thanks to an ultraviolet reflective wrapping.

Hit the read link below to see many more photos and further information about the Hyundai Genesis.

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Ford Mustang 2008 Motorist Choice Award Winner

The Ford Mustang is the winner of the 2008 Motorist Choice Award, Sporty Car segment. The awards are based on cost of ownership data from IntelliChoice.com and vehicle owner satisfaction information from AutoPacific.

The Mustang outranked the Volkswagon Eos, Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse and last year’s winner, the Scion tC, in 17 categories, including Image, Vehicle Reputation, Power & Acceleration, Reliability, and Fun to Drive. Read more

Ford Flex options list loved by customers

The Ford Flex has an amazing list of available options –everything from SYNC to a fridge. So how have customers ordered their vehicles? Well-specified, as you might imagine.

In fact, Flex is better specified than any previous Ford-branded vehicle with order rates for the Vista Roof running at an incredible 66 percent – even higher than the Edge, which runs at approximately 50 percent. Read more

Hyundai i800 full-size van: on sale in Europe in late June

When it comes to full-size passenger vans in Europe it seems that only a few companies have a decent choice to choose from, while in the US they have a huge choice of these vehicles to choose from. However; from June drivers in Europe will have the opportunity to choose the Hyundai i800, well those in the UK will. There are a total of eight seats this includes the two three-passenger benches at the two rear rows as well as the all important driver chair and the passenger seat beside it.

This huge van is powered by a four-cylinder 2.5 Liter CRDi diesel engine which has a combined fuel economy figure of 33.2 mpg. Do not expect much from the Hyundai i800; it is in fact a pimped-up van with a few extra toys thrown in to the interior to make life a little more comfortable. Unlike a van thought this passenger vehicle comes with coil-sprung rear suspension which gives a softer ride, the design of the i800 is a little les intrusive than a van is also.

The Hyundai i800 well be a great vehicle if you have a large family or you and a few work colleges need to get to the airport in a bit more comfort than a minibus, and one thing is certain, the U.S. market can’t wait to get their hands on the Hyundai i800

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Ford’s Microsoft Sync-like technology: going to KIA & Hyundai

Microsoft has teamed up to bring what they call a “music and information system” to Hyundai and KIA cars sold in North America by 2010, now this sort of technology has been exclusive to Ford in the past with their Sync gadget, although it’s not being called Sync (it sure sounds similar).

Microsoft and Hyundai Motor Group have setup the Automotive IT Innovation Center, with Hyundai Motor Group adding $166 million and Microsoft investing $113 million to this project. Bill Gates has personally met the South Korean President to talk about the level of involvement from companies in his country. We also hear that Gates will be signing the agreement with Hyundai in Seoul. While the first product to be released in this partnership is a “voice-controlled system linking mobile devices to car stereo systems”, we also hear that in the near future, other products will be released that has multimedia and navigation features.

The first product will also feature remote firmware updates and this makes things so much easier, and less costly for manufactures. The real question here, is how comes Hyundai needs Microsoft for getting music into cars, when iPods and iPhones can be added very easily or are we missing something?

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