You will find both the Kona and Tucson in the Dick Smith Hyundai showroom. Both are crossovers with seating for five. Both are available in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and both have 4-cylinder engines under the hood if they have an engine at all. As for which model is best for…
EVs, Hybrids, touchscreens, assisted driving aids, etc. There have been so many automobile innovations in the past couple of decades. There is an important one that is easy to overlook, mainly as it is not in the car at all. Instead, it is in your pocket or purse. We are talking about the manufacturer’s app…
Hyundai made the long trek from its home turf to stake out a spot near the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, celebrating the debut of its all-new, three-row EV: the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9. “IONIQ 9 embodies Hyundai Motor’s unwavering commitment and confidence in electrification,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor…
Every year, U.S. News & World Report names the best car, SUV, and truck brands in America. This year, the nod for best SUV brand in America went to Hyundai. And it’s no surprise, because each Hyundai offers a combination of desirable features, budget-friendly pricing, and world-class styling. Whether it’s the all-electric Ioniq 5 or…
The Hyundai Savannah, Georgia-based Metaplant came online for the first time in 2024, solidifying the Hyundai brand’s already-impressive American manufacturing footprint and paving the way for further expansion of production in the Southeast. And that is only going to ramp up in 2025 with the introduction of the new three-row, all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 9. “This…
What connects you with your Hyundai? The answer is Bluelink. Since 2011, Bluelink has been Hyundai’s answer to keeping your vehicle connected to you. Over time, you used Bluelink to start your vehicle remotely. You also used it to get help after a collision or to get a tire changed on the road. When your…
The update to the eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata has been a smashing success with customers so far, evidenced by how much buyers and journalists alike love the new details and performance of the 2024 Sonata Hybrid. The hybrid features a 2.0-liter inline-four with a 56-kW lithium-ion battery that produces a combined 192 horsepower and 210 lb-ft…
Hyundai has been on a roll for quite a while, whether with its excellent and affordable hybrid models, its range of EVs perfectly suited to all types of drivers, or its safety, reliability, and resale value. No other brand has quite the same amount of charm to buyers as Hyundai. J.D. Power and Associates Study …
The term “shiny new car” has been used ever since there were new cars. However, a recent trend renders that phrase unusable for at least a particular selection of new cars. A matte paint finish is deliberately not shiny. Instead of reflecting light, it diffuses it, which gives the impression that the car has its…
In 2000, for the 2001 model year, Hyundai introduced its first SUV or crossover in the United States, named after Santa Fe, New Mexico. Twenty-three years later, the Hyundai lineup includes six different crossover nameplates, not including the Santa Cruz crossover-like pickup and the Nexo Hydrogen Fuel cell model offered in California. If you are…
