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Hyundai announces Evolve+ EV subscription program

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Hyundai Motor America, in partnership with Hyundai Capital America, announced its new Evolve+ electric vehicle subscription service at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. In the screen shot provided by Hyundai, the charge is $20/100 miles from 1,001 miles up to 1,500 miles—i.e., Mileage overage charges can be significant.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Autonomy’s order was placed with the fleet departments of the following automakers: BMW, Canoo, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, Volvo and Volkswagen. The 23,000 order represents 1.2%

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Hyundai introducing augmented reality owner’s manual app

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Hyundai is on track to be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner’s manual app. The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand’s modern take on the traditional owner’s manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to information for repairs, maintenance and vehicle features.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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With three propulsion options and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options, Tucson shoppers will have choices–which is what Hyundai wants you to have. Hyundai calls it “Sensuous Sportiness.” Bravo to Hyundai for cleanly tucking the rear wiper under the spoiler, a trick only a couple of other brands have adopted.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Such cars, which have embedded chips allowing internet access, enabling drivers to transmit, store and receive information collected via sensors – currently make up as much as 30% of all new vehicles sold, up from 6% in FY21. Tarun Garg, chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor India said, “Car buyers in India are getting younger.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai’s first hybrid in the US market. The Hyundai-developed Hybrid Blue Drive architecture in the Sonata Hybrid is a proprietary full parallel hybrid drive system combining the 2.4-liter Theta II 2.4-liter