Hyundai News Articles
Hyundai Resists Federal Recall for Sonata Hybrids
Hyundai has been ordered by the National Transportation Safety Administration to recall and replace center rear seat belts in 14,728 Sonata Hybrids made between 2011 and 2012, but Hyundai is filing for an exemption. The Korean automaker has fixed the issue believed to be a safety concern for 1,633 Sonata Hybrids in its possession, but [...]Hyundai America CEO Says EPA, Consumer Reports The Best At Fuel Economy Testing
Despite Hyundai coming under fire from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for inaccurate fuel economy labels on some of its cars, Hyundai America CEO, John Krafcik says the EPA is one of two credible sources for fuel economy information. Which is the other reliable source for vehicle fuel efficiency testing according to Krafcik? Consumer Reports. [...]Hyundai Plans to Sell 500,000 Hybrids Annually
Hyundai hasn’t yet put a hybrid car on the market, but the company sure is throwing around some big numbers for its hybrid program. Let’s start with 38 miles to the gallon. According to Hyundai, that’s the mileage expected from the hybrid version of the Santa Fe small SUV, on display this week at the [...]Fuel Cell Now A Reality For Hyundai
Hyundai became today the first manufacturer to begin assembly-line production of zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered vehicles when a white Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the company’s Ulsan manufacturing facility. The ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle is based on Hyundai’s popular ix35, C-segment SUV, known in North America as the Tucson. “With the [...]Hyundai, Kia Set Aside $412 Million Compensation For Inaccurate MPG Claims
The repercussions of inaccurate fuel economy labeling on some models of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have become a bit more tangible to the Korean automakers. Between them, the companies have designated more than $412 million as compensation to those customers with one of the dozens of models involved in the reimbursement program set up by [...]Hyundai Goes Super Green at Frankfurt Auto Show
The 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show won’t start until September 17, but Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company is already establishing itself as the company with perhaps the boldest vision for a green car future. The list of Hyundai and Kia eco-models—one of the strongest hybrid showings in Frankfurt—provides mounting evidence that the company will deliver on promises [...]How Hyundai Will Reach 50 MPG Average by 2025
The 2011 Elantra was Hyundai’s major debut at last week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Elantra is among the emerging class of small gas-powered cars that achieve better than 40 mpg on the highway. It achieves 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg highway with both the six-speed automatic or manual transmission. More [...]Hyundai Takes the Lead in Fuel Efficiency
Hyundai is the most fuel-efficient automaker in America. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest annual fuel economy report (pdf). In lab tests to determine combined city-highway fuel economy of cars and trucks, Hyundai’s fleet achieved 30.1 miles per gallon. The Korean company is the only automaker to top 30 mpg. “Our thoughtful application [...]Canadian Green Car Award finalists announced
The finalists for the first annual Canadian Green Car Award were revealed today; they represent a select group of five. The winner, to be selected among this group, will be announced Friday, April 12 at the Green Living Show, in the Direct Energy Centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Place. The finalists were selected by members of [...]