A group of Kia and Hyundai owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against the automakers over an alleged defect that could, and has, caused noncollision fires. Back in October, the Center for Auto Safety demanded a recall of cars using the so-called Theta II engine. The turbocharged Theta II four-cylinder engine finds a home in […]
Hyundai made a big splash in North America when the 1986 Excel went on sale; priced at a mere $4,995 (at a time when the Chevy Chevette listed at $5,645 and a Toyota Tercel for $5,448), the Excel was so incredibly cheap that examples flooded American streets right away (and […]
Hyundai Motor America today announced plans to roll out a series of new shopper assistance features designed to help make the automotive retail experience less frustrating for car buyers. Collectively named “Shopper Assurance,” it features a 3-day money back guarantee, and focuses on improving three pain points that occur during […]
Share Facebook Twitter Google + Hyundai is on a roll, and the latest evidence of that is the new i30. Now in its third generation, the mid-sized family hatchback is now stylish, well packaged and good to drive. In fact, it’s so improved that it’s able to brush shoulders with […]
Waymo self driving car We hear a lot about the technologies and testing of self-driven cars (also referred to as driverless or autonomous cars). This niche is constantly evolving, and we see manufacturers and technology giants getting engaged in the battle for dominance. Of course, the stakes are high. Successful […]
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has wrapped up its 2009 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year testing session, known as TestFest. Held in Niagara on the Lake, the event culminated on October 24, 2008 with the naming of 14 segment winners who will now go onto […]
One of the guilty pleasures at any auto show has to be the presentation models or “booth babes” hired to attract the attention of show goers. As one would expect, it was not only the vehicles on display in Italy that were exotic and sensual. The Audi A7 Sportback on […]
The Hyundai Genesis was named the 2009 Canadian Car of the Year at the Canadian International Auto Show held in Toronto on February 11, 2009. The Genesis was the winner of the luxury car segment during the Testfest competition held by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The vehicle submitted […]
In the midst of the national launch of the 2012 Honda Civic, I had a nostalgic moment. During the early 1980’s, a high school friend showed up with a 1978 Civic. It turned into the hub of our social life for 3 years. It became the conduit for all the […]
Share Facebook Twitter Google + We salute Hyundai for bringing pioneering technology to the masses – but there are a few elephants in the room… It may not look it, but the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell will go down in motoring history as the world’s first mass produced hydrogen fuel […]
