The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 18, 2024

What you see here is the N-Line, a model that in Hyundai-speak bears some semblance to an eventual raucous N variant but maintains a workaday powertrain. The wild(ish) split rear wing we’ve seen on other speedy all-electric Hyundai models is not present here, suggesting it will either be reserved for the actual N or as an accessory.&

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In what must surely be some of the least surprising automotive news you’ll read today, the corporate duo of Hyundai and Genesis have announced they will be adopting the North American Charging Standard for its EVs. Hyundai will offer an adapter to these customers. Hyundai will offer an adapter to these customers.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hyundai is now offering manufacturing workers more than they were making last year and has promised to bump pay by 25 percent through 2028. & Hyundai made its announcement on Monday, stating that it would increase factory worker pay by 25 percent by 2028, effectively matching what has been offered to the UAW.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group bucked that trend in early testing this year, earning six Top Safety Pick + designations, the IIHS’ highest award, making it the most awarded automaker so far.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Bad news for anyone who likes their vehicles in Visible Light – the styling department at Hyundai has decided to expand the Night package to its Calligraphy trim on the Palisade. The 2024 Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition is available at Hyundai dealers now, starting at $54,935 including destination charges.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia state that the technology relies on “shape memory alloy modules that are located inside the wheel and tire.” Hyundai says it’s working on that. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The sprightly and engaging Hyundai Elantra N may be eligible for an engine upgrade in its next incarnation. But he’s still serving as Hyundai’s senior technical advisor, continues to influence the brand’s designs and claims the next-generation Elantra will accommodate something larger than the 2.0-liter Biermann believes the 2.5-liter

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tesla and Hyundai have signed on with Samsung ahead of this year’s CES. Hyundai owners will be able to connect smart home devices to their vehicle’s infotainment system, allowing two-way control of in-home and vehicle functions. It will allow energy monitoring, along with storage and usage stats for Powerwall and Solar Inverter users.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Users on the 7thMustang forum found the patent application, noting that it was for “Hyundai N74.” & If Hyundai builds the N74 and gives it anywhere near the power and performance of the Ioniq5 N, the car would likely be a massive hit. Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We're quoting the tagline from the press release for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: "Open for More." But we also didn't know all the details at the time -- especially since Hyundai builds different versions for different global markets. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider. So tagged because the liftgate opening is larger.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Changes like those, especially the minute ones and software follow-up to make the most of fresh suspension gear, are a great indicator of how seriously Hyundai takes its N program, which is great news in a world where so many of these things are reduced to paint-n-wallpaper trims after much initial fanfare.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N isn't the first high-performance EV -- there are several examples on the market. This one has an 84 kWh battery and a two-stage inverter, and Hyundai promises up to 641 horsepower when the N Grin Boost mode is engaged. Or so Hyundai says. Hyundai quotes a 0-60 time of 3.25 Other news?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week. Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new EV-specific plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The Genesis GV90, a "super-large" electric SUV destined for the U.S.,

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

It's been a long time since your author has seen a redesign as radical as what Hyundai is promising with the new Santa Fe. Hyundai promises to use a mix of sustainable materials, including recycled plastics and leatherette seating surfaces. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider. Nappa leather seats will be available.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group might quite literally end up paying for having failed to equip engine immobilizers to some of its older models. You’ll undoubtedly recall the TikTok Kia Boyz Challenge , where “at-risk youths” utilized USB connectors on torn open ignition slots to hotwire Hyundai and Kia models. Kia America and Kia Corp.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

A German man bought a Hyundai ix35 FCEV for around $55,000 and drove it for several years before a six-figure fuel cell replacement cost took it off the road. AutoBild reported that Till Westberg’s Hyundai experienced an error and would not drive. Hyundai quoted $113,000 to repair the car, of which only around 1,000 were built.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are among the most talked-about automakers on the planet. & [Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider. The duo’s new electric models are exciting and feature styling that makes them look ripped straight from a sci-fi film. Their growth has been impressive, but the news isn’t always positive.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a rare double feature, Hyundai threw the covers off a pair of updates today instead of choosing to drag the news cycle out over a couple of weeks. Why is Hyundai shoveling money into the four-door game? Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider. Even more rare? The rigs in question are both sedans.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hyundai and Kia are the latest manufacturers to issue a fire-related recall, this time for millions of gas vehicles with faulty hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) and antilock brake modules.& million Hyundais.& Image: Hyundai] Become a TTAC insider. million Kias and 1.6

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2022

In 2020, Hyundai Motor Group unveiled the Prophecy concept EV which everyone immediately noticed had embraced an alternative, almost opposite, design language from the angular 45 concept. The post 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV Previewed appeared first on The Truth About Cars. While much of […]. While much of […].

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 13, 2023

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the more compelling and attractive EVs on sale today, but the automaker isn’t resting on its early successes. Hyundai said it focused on making the EV competent in all areas of driving, including cornering, track driving, and everyday use. Hyundai reinforced the motor and battery mounts and added 2.1

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Not all are so lucky, such as a San Antonio Hyundai dealer who is currently removing what many are describing as a local landmark. According to the dealer group’s head of marketing, it’s not part of the “Hyundai experience.” It was neat to see a store embrace its heritage. Here’s a Google Streetview image from that era.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 27, 2023

The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& & Hyundai’s high performance N models are consistently excellent and frequently go the extra mile to cater to driving enthusiasts.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

The reveal of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe took us a bit by surprise a few weeks ago. We also learned that there’s still more information to come – Hyundai kept mum on key details, telling us to check back during the Los Angeles Auto Show so often that it became a running gag. Which I did during the waning days of July. It gains 1.8

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group has been considering where to establish its planned EV manufacturing hub for the United States for roughly a year now and is reportedly zeroing in on the State of Georgia as a final destination. The post Report: Hyundai May Choose Georgia for EV Plant appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 1, 2024

Fresh off a new batch of awards last week in New York, Hyundai has announced the Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car& – complete with slick tires, a redesigned body kit, and various lightweight measures. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 31, 2023

The lawsuit covers the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, and Genesis GV60. As The Drive noted, Hyundai pushed a software update to fix the issue, but the update instead capped charging rates at an even slower speed than the vehicles’ original safeguards. Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The steering wheel lock apparently distributed by Hyundai/Kia after a rash of thefts which turned out to be largely down to many models of a certain era being devoid of modern electronic immobilizers. Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider. A video uploaded earlier this week provides opportunity for such a crossover.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Every so often, Hyundai posts an entry on its "Hyundai Like Sunday" blog, which promotes itself as "Truth, Candor and Conversation." Two months ago, the company''s Elizabeth Chun offered some thoughts on its upcoming 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell compact crossover.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 7, 2023

Set to jump on board the bandwagon made popular by quasi-rugged trims at other brands like X-Line and TrailSport, Hyundai is adding an XRT trim to the Santa Cruz. Effectively replacing the SEL Premium trim sitting one rung below the top dog Limited, this XRT seeks to add a dose of aggro to Hyundai’s boxified Tucson.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hyundai is offering customers willing to buy an all-electric vehicle a Level 2 home charger for no extra cost. While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 18, 2021

Hyundai has announced that its forthcoming IONIQ 5 electric car will be available with a choice of three trim levels in the UK. Ashley Andrew, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK said: “The IONIQ 5 is a watershed moment in the history of Hyundai, as the very first model built on our new Electric Vehicle-dedicated platform.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 27, 2021

The Hyundai Xcient is on its way to becoming the first mass-produced hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty truck. “Leveraging more than 20 years of experience in fuel cell technology, Hyundai Motor furthers its vision of an eco-friendly hydrogen society,” said Jaehoon […]. .

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 15, 2022

The 21st century has been particularly kind to the Hyundai Motor Company, though this was hardly a matter of chance. By the early 2000s, Hyundai was working hard […]. The post N Day: Hyundai Reveals N Vision 74 And RN22e, Ioniq 5 N Debuts In 2023 appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2023

All the details are at that link but the TL;DR is that Hyundai bought back the car even though it was operating exactly as designed. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider. The 2024 Elantra, and its N variant, will likely show up on this side of the pond within the next 12 months.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2021

Hyundai’s 2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric now include 250 kWh of complimentary fast charging through Electrify America, with more than 2,400 ultra-fast chargers across the U.S. The post 2021 Hyundai EVs Get Fast Charging Free appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company will end sales of its best-selling electric vehicle, the Kona EV, after a series of fires and faulty braking systems prompted mass recalls in South Korea. According to Reuters, Hyundai was reviewing the end of Kona EV sales in South Korea, while an unidentified source said sales would continue in Europe.

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