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• 2011 Hyundai Sonata door latch recall gets official
  

  Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Hyundai

  
  
  2011 Hyundai Sonata SE - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  A couple weeks back, Hyundai put a stop-sale on its freshly minted 2011 Sonata sedan because a front door latch could malfunction after a rather labored series of steps. The stop-sale was lifted almost immediately, though, as the Korean automaker was able to quickly ship replacement parts to U.S. dealers, at which point the vehicles in stock were repaired. At that time, though, Hyundai promised to work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to put out a recall notice for the 1,300 vehicles that had already been sold; a promise that came to fruition this morning as NHTSA put out an official bulletin.
  
  The NHTSA recall notice claims that the front inside door lock switches can remain in the unlatched position under certain conditions, making it possible for the front driver or passenger doors to open while the vehicle is in motion. Hyundai tells us that the latch may malfunction when a front inside door lock switch is held in the locked position while the inside door handle is pulled to open the door.
  
  Sonata owners affected by the recall can bring their vehicle to the nearest Hyundai dealer for the no-cost repairs, which should take about an hour. Hit the jump to read over the NHTSA press release.
  
  
  

  Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

  
  
  Photos by Michael Harley / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.
  
  [Source: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]

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  2011 Hyundai Sonata door latch recall gets official originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Report: Hyundai sued by Louis Vuitton over high-end basketball [w/video]
  

  Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hyundai

  
  Hyundai 'luxury' ad - Click above to watch the video after the jump
  
  There probably isn't a day that goes by when an automaker isn't being sued for something. Some suits are extremely serious, while others peg the needle on the frivolity scale. And while Hyundai is flying high on the sales charts right now, the Korean automaker apparently isn't immune to a trip or two the local trademark infringement court.
  
  At question is a Hyundai Sonata commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl that linked the company's new-for-2011 sedan to all things luxurious. About four seconds into the spot, a brown basketball with gold symbols is shown. Forgive us if we didn't immediately notice that the design of the ball is strikingly similar to the colors and symbols of Louis Vuitton, but the world-famous couture company caught on right away. So... are they excited about the free press during the Super Bowl? Not so much.
  
  The Car Connection reports that Louis Vuitton is suing Hyundai because the French purse maker says the Korean automaker tried "to benefit commercially from the fame and renown of the LVM Marks by creating a false association between Louis Vuitton and its automobiles." So, what does LV want for Hyundai's alleged trademark infringement? How about "triple damages, punitive damages, a halt to the alleged infringement, and other remedies." Sounds a lot more expensive than a Louis Vuitton handbag, eh?
  
  We aren't really up to speed on the legal ramifications of trademark infringement, so we aren't about to guess as to whether or not Hyundai will end up paying any fines or settlements. We do think it's a sweet-looking basketball, though, and Louis Vuitton should talk to Hyundai about borrowing that design so they can sell a few $300 $2,300 b-balls. If you don't remember the commercial in question, hit the jump to see it for yourself.
  
  [Source: The Car Connection | Image: Louis Vuitton]

  Continue reading Report: Hyundai sued by Louis Vuitton over high-end basketball [w/video]

  Report: Hyundai sued by Louis Vuitton over high-end basketball [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Spy Shots: Will Rhys Millen drive a Hyundai Equus at Pikes Peak this year?
  

  Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Hyundai, Luxury

  
  2011 Hyundai Equus prototype - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Judging by these spy shots of a Hyundai Equus we just received from an alert reader, the Korean brand may be considering giving Rhys Millen a new ride to try and break the class record he set last year at Pikes Peak. Recall that in 2009, Millen ran up the 14,110-foot Colorado mountan-side in 12 minutes, 9.397 seconds at the wheel of a Genesis coupe.
  
  Apparently, Hyundai may be looking to challenge the AMG S63s and Alpina B7s of the world with its new flagship by establishing the performance bona fides of the new Equus luxury sedan with some motorsports activity. Either that or somebody at the Hyundai tech center is just trying to pull a fast one on us to see if anyone is paying attention.
  
  
  

  Gallery: Spy shots: Hyundai Equus

  

  Spy Shots: Will Rhys Millen drive a Hyundai Equus at Pikes Peak this year? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Hyundai set to spend Super Bowl-like money to blow out Oscars
  

  Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Hyundai

  
  
  If you didn't get enough of Hyundai at the Super Bowl, we've got some good news for you. You'll see even more of the Korean automaker if you're watching the Oscars this Sunday. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai has purchased eight spots during the event at a knee-buckling cost of between $2.5 million and $2.8 million per commercial.
  
  Hyundai's plan to become a presence at big events like the Super Bowl and the Oscars is beginning to pay off, too, as more customers are reportedly visiting Hyundai's website to find out more about the company's products. For example, the Korean automaker notes that since the Big Game, web traffic has surpassed the levels it reached during Cash for Clunkers and overall purchase consideration for the brand is up a reported 250 percent since January 2009.
  
  While Hyundai spent big bucks on the actual air time, the automaker likely spent another small fortune bringing in big-name actors to voice the commercials. Jeff Bridges, who typically voices the Hyundai commercials, is among the actors nominated at this year's Oscars, so Hyundai had to procure some new talent. Actually, the automaker picked up four new talents, including Charlie Sheen, Richard Dryfus and Kim Basinger. Sheen will talk up the Hyundai plant in Alabama, Dryfus will voice new spots for the Sonata and Basinger will discuss safety. And the Oscar goes to...
  
  [Source: Automotive News, sub. req. | Image: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty]

  Hyundai set to spend Super Bowl-like money to blow out Oscars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Geneva 2010: Hyundai i-Flow Concept gets its fluidic design on
  

  Filed under: Concept Cars, Hybrid, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai, Diesel

  
  Hyundai i-Flow Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  This guy, the Hyundai i-Flow Concept, is said to be a preview of a "future D-segment contender" from the Korean automaker.
  
  Showcasing an edgier take on the corporate design language that is currently beginning to infiltrate Hyundai's very brisk dealership lots, the i-Flow goes for a smaller exterior footprint but more interior space with a severely pared-down cockpit. The frugality continues under the hood with a 1.7-liter turbodiesel hybrid powertrain making it all happen through a six-speed, dual-clutch transmission, and recycling - energy harvesting, that is - is taken almost all the way with flexible solar panels on the roof and additional power produced via exhaust heat. You can take a closer look at Hyundai's future in our gallery of high-res photos below.
  
  
  

  Gallery: Geneva 2010: Hyundai i-Flow Concept

  
  
  Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

  Geneva 2010: Hyundai i-Flow Concept gets its fluidic design on originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Accent
  

  Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Hyundai

  
  2012 Hyundai Accent - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  With all the new product coming out of Hyundai, the Azera and Accent are beginning to stand out like the proverbial sore thumbs. To rectify the latter, Hyundai has begun testing the next Accent in the Great White North.
  
  Since the upcoming Veloster will fill the hatch-sized space in Hyundai's line-up, there's a good chance that the next Accent will only be available in sedan form when it hits the market in the next two years. In four-door form, the Accent employs the now-standard sweeping roofline of its bigger Sonata sibling, and underneath the camouflage we expect a similar fascia and liberal application of chrome.
  
  Early indications suggest that the i20's platform will be used to underpin the new Accent, with power supplied Hyundai's next generation 1.6-liter inline four, capable of producing around 140 horsepower. If all goes according to plan, we suspect the all-new Accent will make an appearance later this year or early next, with sales beginning in the middle of 2011.
  
  
  

  Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Accent

  

  Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Accent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Video: Ladies love the Hyundai Elantra and, apparently, each other
  

  Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hyundai, Canada

  
  Hyundai "Lipstick Note" TV spot - Click above to watch video after the jump
  
  
  Canada. It's not just that place where Americans go to load up on Olympic medals. It's also the home of TV spots you'd never see in the U.S. because they're just too edgy and inappropriate for our young'uns eyes. Case in point: a new Elantra commercial that Hyundai Canada is running in daytime ad buys. In it, a cute brunette is so impressed with an Elantra she comes across that she leaves the owner her lipstick-enhanced digits under the wiper. And the owner? Well she seems pretty jazzed by the possibilities. Watch it unfold after the jump. We now return you to your 24/7 Cialis and Enzyte saturation coverage on U.S. television.
  
  [Source: YouTube via AutoNorth]

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  Video: Ladies love the Hyundai Elantra and, apparently, each other originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Geneva Preview: Hyundai reveals diesel-hybrid i-Flow
  

  Filed under: Concept Cars, Hybrid, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Hatchback, Hyundai, Electric, Diesel

  
  
  Hyundai's home office in Korea has dropped the first frontal image of a new concept that will be shown next week at the Geneva Motor Show along with some technical details. The i-Flow is a D-segment sedan meant to go up against cars like the Ford Mondeo in Europe. Under the hood, the i-Flow has Hyundai's first diesel hybrid powertrain including a new 1.7-liter inline-four. The diesel has dual stage turbocharging and is paired up with Hyundai's Blue-drive system using a new six-speed dual clutch gearbox. Like the upcoming Sonata hybrid, the i-Flow uses a lithium polymer battery pack. With its drag coefficient of 0.25, the i-Flow is claimed to achieve 78.4 miles per gallon (U.S.) and CO2 emissions of just 85 grams/kilometer.
  
  Joining the i-Flow onstage will be a refreshed version of the i30 (badged as the Elantra Touring in North America) and low emissions "blue" versions of the i10, i20, i30 and ix35 (Tucson). These models receive automatic start-stop, low rolling resistance tires and aero tweaks. The four cars all achieve CO2 ratings under 100 g/km while the crossover ix35 gets 135 g/km. Finally, Hyundai will also show a fuel cell version of the new ix35/Tucson for the first time. Hyundai still plans to produce fuel cell vehicles in the thousands annually by 2012.
  
  [Source: Hyundai]

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  Geneva Preview: Hyundai reveals diesel-hybrid i-Flow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• BREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunction *UPDATE
  

  Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Hyundai

  
  
  2011 Hyundai Sonata SE - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  With the first units of its 2011 Sonata sedan having just begun hitting dealers, Hyundai is in the unfortunate position of having to issue a stop-sale on its most hotly anticipated new model in some time. According to Hyundai, an estimated 5,000 Sonatas may have a defective front door latch that could require replacement:
  

  The [Sonata's] front doors incorporate a convenience feature that allows a locked door to be unlocked and opened by pulling the inside door release handle without first unlocking the door with the inside door lock switch. If a front inside door lock switch is held in the locked position while the inside door handle is pulled to open the door, the door latch may malfunction. If this occurs, the inside door handle will not return to its normal, stowed position and the door latch will remain in the unlatched position when attempting to close the door.

  Because the two rear doors do not incorporate the automatic unlock pull-handle-to-open convenience feature, they are not affected by this issue, but both driver and passenger front door mechanisms could be in need of repair. Spokesperson Miles Johnson tells Autoblog that Hyundai will be working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall vehicles that are already in customer hands (roughly 1,300 units have been sold since the first examples hit dealerships over the past couple of weeks), and the company will begin shipping replacement latches to its 790 dealers tomorrow in order to fix both customer and dealer stock Sonatas as soon as possible. Once the new latches are installed (a process that Johnson says takes about an hour per vehicle), the stop-sale will be ended.
  
  Johnson also acknowledged that Hyundai is keenly aware that the eyes of the media, public and Capitol Hill are on Toyota and NHTSA at this time, and the company hopes to effect a swift and complete fix for this door latch issue on a model range that is expected to remain the company's volume leader.
  
  
  *UPDATE: Hyundai spokesman Miles Johnson informs Autoblog that the stop-sale has been lifted, as replacement parts have already started hitting dealers and the effected parts have begun being replaced. On average, each dealer has six or seven Sonatas in stock and dealers have been looking at the codes stamped on the latches to see if they need to be replaced. Dealers will not sell vehicles without the replacement parts installed, but because the repair only takes an hour, they are still able to correct the issue and get customers into a new car the same day.
  
  The 1,300 units that were already sold prior to the stop-sale action will be subject to a NHTSA recall, but even prior to that official announcement, concerned owners are advised to bring their cars into dealers for a free inspection (and latch replacement if necessary).
  
  
  

  Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

  
  
  Photos by Michael Harley / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

  BREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunction *UPDATE originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Consumer Reports adds six cars to Top Picks list, touts diversity
  

  Filed under: Budget, Hybrid, Minivan/Van, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Hatchback, Chevrolet, GM, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Luxury, Off-Road

  
  2010 Consumer Reports Top Pick Cars - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Each year, the automotive editors of Consumer Reports select their Top Pick Cars, representing vehicles that are the best in their individual segments. These cars are deemed to have "average or better" predicted reliability and have scored high marks in government safety testing. In past years, automakers like Honda and Toyota have dominated this list, but since more and more manufacturers are ramping up their quality within each competitive segment, the 2010 list proves to be the most diverse CR Top Picks group in over a decade.
  
  So, which cars garner the most praise from CR? The Nissan Altima has officially dethroned the Honda Accord from the top family sedan spot, the Volkswagen GTI takes honors as the best sporty car, the trusty Subaru Forester takes the cake in the small SUV category, the quirky Mazda5 wins for best family hauler, and both the Chevrolet Traverse and Silverado stand tall as the best family SUV and pickup truck. These six newcomers join the Hyundai Elantra SE, Infiniti G37, Toyota Prius and Lexus LS460L to round out the entire list of Top Pick Cars.
  
  Unlike most automotive media outlets (Autoblog included), Consumer Reports actually buys its own test cars before putting them through rigirous evaluations of handling, braking, comfort, safety and more, and each test car is roughly 6,000 miles older by the time all of the tests have been completed. Follow the jump to read the official press release from CR, and scroll through our attached gallery to see high-res shots of all the 2010 Top Pick Cars.
  
  
  

  Gallery: 2010 Consumer Reports Top Picks

  
  
  [Source: Consumer Reports - sub. req.]

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  Consumer Reports adds six cars to Top Picks list, touts diversity originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• More Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Veloster... or is that Tiburon?
  

  Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchback, Hyundai

  
  2012 Hyundai Veloster/Tiburon - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Earlier this year we learned that the Veloster was given the green-light by Hyundai's top brass and with an on-sale date sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model, work on Hyundai's new hatch is well underway.
  
  Caught weathering the wintery climes, the camo-clad Veloster - or maybe more accurately, the next Tiburon - doesn't divulge much about the exterior styling, but compared to the concept, the grille has grown and the roofline's rake suggests that the hatch might be slightly small, or could possibly utilize a dual panel, clamshell-like opening.
  
  Although a front-wheel drive configuration is assured, there's still plenty of speculation about how Hyundai plans to motivate the hatch. The smart money is on a detuned version of the automaker's new Theta II GDI (Gas Direct Injection) four-cylinder, which puts out 200 horsepower when fitted with the new Sonata. The Genesis Coupe's turbocharged four-pot could make an appearance and there's also talk of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder putting out around 140 hp in standard trim or turbocharged to bring output up to between 175 and 190 hp. Judging by the recent spate of spy shots, it's safe to assume that the Veloster/Tiburon is set to debut early next year before it goes on sale in the summer of 2011.
  
  
  

  Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Veloster

  

  More Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Veloster... or is that Tiburon? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata a sweet addition to mid-size sedan segment
  

  Filed under: Sedan, Hyundai, First Drive

  
  2011 Hyundai Sonata SE - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Imagine, for a moment, that you're forced to invent a new candy with the specific objective of taking a bite out of the market segment comfortably satisfied by M&M's, Skittles and Reese's Pieces. Sounds daunting, right? With that in mind, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is being placed right back into the middle of the hotly-contested family sedan segment, already occupied by such established players as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu, to name just a few.
  
  Completely redesigned for 2011, the Sonata is freshly styled and more spacious than its predecessor. It brings a few innovations to the game, including a new direct-injected four-cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed automatic - yet it has no V6 option. We put a couple hundred miles on the new Sonata in San Diego. The weather was nice, but how was the car? Does Hyundai's all-new family sedan have what it takes to be an outstanding sweet in the candy dish? Find out after the jump...
  
  
  

  Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

  
  
  Photos by Michael Harley / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

  Continue reading Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata a sweet addition to mid-size sedan segment

  Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata a sweet addition to mid-size sedan segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Hyundai reportedly increasing Tucson production to meet surging demand
  

  Filed under: Budget, Plants/Manufacturing, Crossover, Hyundai, South Korea

  
  2010 Hyundai Tucson - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Every automaker was expecting, or at least really hoping for, a dramatic rise in sales at the beginning of this year. Something in the lower double digits would have been an excellent start, a nice way to bring in the new year. Hyundai is one of those for which such dreams came true - the Korean automaker's dealers posted a 128-percent increase in sales in January.
  
  Among the popular vehicles in the showroom blitz was the 2010 Tucson, leading Hyundai to boost production to meet demand. It's a great problem to have, especially after selling just 15,000 of the previous model last year. Hyundai America's CEO said the company foresees a "huge boost" this year. Part of that can be attributed to the troubles faced by a certain Japanese automaker, while another chunk of that gain is simply down to the fact that Hyundai is making some very good machinery.
  
  
  

  Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Hyundai Tucson

  
  
  [Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req'd]

  Hyundai reportedly increasing Tucson production to meet surging demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• IIHS names 2011 Hyundai Sonata a Top Safety Pick
  

  Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Safety, Hyundai

  
  2011 Hyundai Sonata - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a lot of things going for it. Not only does the sedan wear sleek new sheetmetal, it's powered by a powerful yet fuel-efficient 2.4-liter four-pot mill with direct injection, capable of achieving up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway and it's priced below the $20,000 mark. Now, the Sonata can wear another badge of honor, as it has just earned the rating of Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  
  According to the IIHS, a Top Safety Pick vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in all front, side and rear crash tests, and it must be equipped with electronic stability control. This is a relatively big achievement for Hyundai, as the 2011 model is the first Sonata to receive this high honor.
  
  We're in the process of conducting our first drive on the Sonata as you read this, so stay tuned for full driving impressions in the not-too-distant future.
  
  
  

  Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

  
  
  [Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]

  IIHS names 2011 Hyundai Sonata a Top Safety Pick originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo and Hybrid will debut in New York
  

  Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Hyundai

  
  
  2011 Hyundai Sonata SE - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  When we got our first in-person look at the 2011 Hyundai Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, we were pretty impressed with what we saw. The Korean automaker delivered on expressive design for its all-important midsize offering while promising a potent 198 horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a class-leading 35 miles per gallon highway. But the promises didn't end there. Hyundai also mentioned that it would utilize a turbocharged and direct-injected four in place of a V6 offering, and a hybrid version of the Sonata that utilizes technologically advanced lithium polymer batteries. But we haven't heard much about the turbo or hybrid models post-LA, until now.

  Product Planning head Scott Margason reportedly popped onto Hyundai's official twitter page to inform us that the 2011 Sonata Turbo and Hybrid would make their grand entrance at the 2010 New York Auto Show. With three distinct variants of the Sonata and a price of entry under $20,000, Hyundai could stand to gain quite a bit of street cred (and market share) in the hyper-competitive midsize segment. We can't wait for details on specs, but with the media days at the New York show scheduled to start March 31, we reckon we'll know soon enough.
  
  
  

  Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

  
  
  [Source: Twitter]

  2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo and Hybrid will debut in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Video: Yes, this is a commercial for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
  

  Filed under: Sedan, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hyundai

  
  New Hyundai Sonata commercial - Click above to watch video after the jump
  
  The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is set to go on sale soon, so get ready for plenty of marketing to hype its arrival. Hyundai already showed the world its new mid-size sedan in a Super Bowl commercial, but we've just been handed a new commercial that's set to begin airing next month. What does strapping an attractive young woman to bungee cords, then to an ATV and loading up those cords with enough potential energy to pull a tree stump out of the ground have to do with the new Sonata? Follow the jump to find out.
  
  [Source: Hyundai]

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  Video: Yes, this is a commercial for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Hyundai Elantra gets in-dash navi option as mid-year change
  

  Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Technology, Hyundai

  
  2010 Hyundai Elantra - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Even though a new, more attractive Hyundai Elantra is just around the corner, the compact sedan is receiving some minor updates during its 2010 model year, including the addition of an in-dash navigation system. Adding this new feature will certainly make the aging Hyundai sedan more competitive against comparable small cars in its segment, especially when you consider that, at $18,715 (including a $720 destination charge), the Elantra is the most affordable nav-equipped car in its class.
  
  In addition to traditional mapping software, the navigation system features integrated points of interest, including shopping, dining and other entertainment. What's more, the touchscreen unit features Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an iPod/USB interface. By offering a proper in-dash placement, the Elantra's navigation package looks to be substantially more premium feeling than the aftermarket-style options found in vehicles like the Suzuki SX4.
  
  The navigation package will be available on both GLS and SE models when they start arriving at dealerships later this month. In SE grade, the nav option brings the car's MSRP up to $19,845, still making it an affordable alternative to a comparable, though more refined, Honda Civic. For the full details, click through the jump to read Hyundai's official press release.
  
  
  

  Gallery: 2010 Hyundai Elantra

  
  
  [Source: Hyundai]

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  Hyundai Elantra gets in-dash navi option as mid-year change originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Graceful Hyundai i-Flow rendered ahead of Geneva sheet-pulling
  

  Filed under: Concept Cars, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai

  
  Hyundai i-Flow rendering - Click above to enlarge
  
  Hyundai has decided to release a single rendering of its i-Flow concept ahead of its big reveal at next month's Geneva Motor Show. To our eyes, the i-Flow looks to be the logical evolution of the Korean automaker's recent "fluidic sculpture" design philosophy, as seen on the new 2011 Sonata and sister-company Kia's Ray concept, which is currently being shown off at the Chicago Auto Show.
  
  Actual details on the i-Flow are still pretty hard to come by, but Hyundai says this concept will preview its new D-segment car that will go up against the likes of the Ford Mondeo in Europe. As such, we certainly wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of diesel powertrain, or possibly even a hybrid system assisted by the i-Flow's BASF-supplied solar cells.
  
  We'll have live photos of the new Hyundai i-Flow concept come March 2nd, but in the meantime, click on the image above to see it in high resolution and click past the break to read the official press release.
  
  [Source: Hyundai]

  Continue reading Graceful Hyundai i-Flow rendered ahead of Geneva sheet-pulling

  Graceful Hyundai i-Flow rendered ahead of Geneva sheet-pulling originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Chicago 2010: Hyundai sneaks revised-for-2011 Azera into Windy City
  

  Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Sedan, Hyundai, South Korea

  
  2011 Hyundai Azera - Click above for high-res image gallery
  
  Things are looking good for Hyundai. Not only has the brand been named the most fuel efficient automaker in the country, but they are releasing lots of new-and-improved metal. In a market where product is king, that's a good thing. First we saw the 2010 Tuscon and the just about-to-be-released 2011 Sonata. This morning, despite no official Hyundai press conference here at the Chicago Auto Show, we get a freshened 2011 Azera.
  
  The big news are its two engines. The mid-cycle Azera will still use either a 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter V6, just like the outgoing car. However, both Lambda engines now use DCVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) instead of CVVT. Translation: instead of only the intake valves getting varied, the exhaust valves' timing can be manipulated, too. In English that means more power and better mileage.
  
  The 3.3-liter V6 makes 260 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque while the big 3.8-liter V6 cranks out 283 ponies and 263 units of torque. Much more impressive than that are their mileage numbers. An Azera equipped with the 3.3-liter mill gets 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, increases of 11 and 8 percent, respectively. The 3.8-liter motor allows the Azera to achieve 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, increases of 12 and 4 percent.
  
  Part of this frugality is no doubt assisted by Hyundai's all-new, built-in-house six-speed automatic transmission that we got to experience in the Tucson. On the outside, the Azera gets new headlights, taillights, a new grille, new fog lights, bumpers and wheels. Oh, and for those of you that doubted the accuracy our Kia Optima spy shots, the joke is on you. Full press release after the jump.
  
  
  

  Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Azera: Chicago Auto Show

  
  
  

  Gallery: 2011 Hyundai Azera - Chicago

  
  
  Live photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.
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• Report: Hyundai chairman Chung ordered to repay $60M to automaker following conviction
  

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  The last few years have been very good to Hyundai, with increased sales and a spike in brand perception in North America, but in South Korea the situation has been a bit different. Hyundai chairman Chung Mong Koo has been knee deep in controversy surrounding his 2008 conviction for embezzlement and breach of duty. The controversy surrounding the conviction got even more intense after Chung's three-year sentence was waived and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak pardoned the chairman citing the importance of Hyundai to the local economy.
  
  While Chung was able to forgo prison time and job loss for his actions, he's reportedly getting a pretty considerable financial slap on the wrist for his wrongdoing. BusinessWeek reports that the Seoul Central District Court has ordered Chung to pay Hyundai 70 billion won ($60 million in U.S. funds) for his past transgressions. Former vice chairman Kim Dong Jin was also hit with a big-time fine of 55 billion won ($47 million U.S.) for his role in the embezzlement case.
  
  While a total of over $100 million is a monumental fine, the Solidarity for Economic Reform group that led shareholders in the lawsuit against the executives wanted a lot more. The SER was looking for damages in the neighborhood of 563.1 billion won ($485 million U.S.) in damages and the group will reportedly appeal to a higher court for more money.
  
  [Source: BusinessWeek | Image: Hong Jim-Hwan/AFP/Getty Images]

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