New research has revealed that a fifth of motorists have struggled to get to grips with driving again after being off the road during the coronavirus lockdown. The average UK car is driven more than 7,000 miles per year – or an average of 583 miles per month, according to […]
Almost a fifth of petrol and diesel car owners are put off going electric because they’re worried about driving in adverse weather conditions such as a lightning storm, new research has revealed. Interest in green motoring continues to grow as we look to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their […]
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 […]
There’s a real buzz surrounding the new i30 N – the first car from Hyundai’s new ‘N’ performance sub-brand – but is it just hype or can it mix it with established hot hatch rivals? What is it? Based on the underrated i30 hatchback, the i30 N is front-wheel drive […]
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 […]
