The best electric SUVs
Only a few electric SUVs are available, but the segment is growing. The best ones cover a range of prices from affordable to high-end luxury.
Hyundai launching all-electric brand, with three models on the way
Hyundai just announced a new dedicated brand for electric cars. The brand is called Ioniq, and it will launch with three vehicles over the next four years.
All the hydrogen vehicles available for purchase
If you want to take the plunge into living the hydrogen life, you have a few options for some of the best car makers in the business. Here's a list of them.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid first drive review: Chase the sun
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a solar roof to maximize gas mileage, but what about the rest of the car? For one thing, you'll want to park it in the sun.
Volkswagen joins list of automakers closing factories due to coronavirus
Automakers are temporarily closing factories due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is response both to the spread of the virus and an anticipated drop in sales.
2021 Hyundai Elantra goes hybrid, adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan debuts with an available hybrid powertrain and a Digital Key that replaces the traditional key fob with a smartphone.
Hyundai Prophecy concept predicts a future of autonomous driving, electric power
The Hyundai Prophecy concept shows what a future self-driving electric car from the South Korean automaker could look like.
Hyundai will use Canoo’s ‘skateboard’ chassis for future electric cars
Hyundai will use Canoo's chassis design as the basis for future electric cars. Canoo plans to launch its own electric car through a subscription service in 2021.
Hyundai recalls 430,000 Elantra sedans over fire danger
Hyundai is recalling 430,000 Elantra vehicles over a short circuit risk that could lead to a fire. The firm will begin contacting affected owners on April 3.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid’s solar roof can deliver up to 700 miles of ‘free’ driving
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a solar roof that can significantly increase range, its maker claims. The roof can add up to 700 miles of "free" driving per year.
Additional driving range makes the Hyundai Ioniq Electric a more competitive EV
The 2020 Ioniq Electric's increased range comes at a cost, and Hyundai is passing it onto buyers. The good news is that some Ioniq Electric buyers are still eligible to claim a federal tax credit that bring its price down about $26,000. That's a good deal for an EV with a 170-mile range.
2020 Hyundai Venue first drive review: All the tech, for less
The 2020 Hyundai Venue aims to offer more tech for the money than any other crossover. But while the Venue is indeed a good tech value, Hyundai's latest model is compromised in other areas. Like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR, the Venue stretches the definition of "crossover" to the limit.
Hyundai S-A1 flying taxis could take flight by 2023 for Uber elevate
Uber promised flying taxis by 2023, and at CES 2020, Hyundai has announced that it will provide the hardware to make it happen inthe form of the S-A1, a drone-like passenger vehicle designed for urban mobility. The S-A1 as just one component in a larger infrastructure plan.
Hyundai’s flying car program will take off at CES 2020 with concept vehicle
Hyundai wants to expand from building cars to building flying taxis, and we'll get a glimpse of what those flying taxis might look like at CES 2020. Hyundai will unveil a concept vehicle at the Las Vegas show. Hyundai is one of many companies developing flying taxis for urban use.
2020 Hyundai Sonata first drive review: Laser light show
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata can drive itself out of parking spaces, watch your blind spots, and look good while doing it. The redesigned Sonata swings for the fences on style and tech. Can Hyundai fend off the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima, not to mention new crossovers?
Hyundai tries to make ordinary sedans more exciting with the Sonata N-Line
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has plenty of tech, but it's a bit short on fun. Hyundai will try to fix that with a sporty Sonata N-Line model. We snagged an early test drive of a prototype. On sale in fall 2020, the N-Line packs a 290-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Hyundai’s dreamy hot hatch concepts could spawn a fun-to-drive hybrid
The day will come when Hyundai will sell a mid-engined super-hybrid priced well into Porsche territory -- how's that for unexpected? The company's on-going RM-badged series of concept cars will ultimately spawn a production model that will very likely be electrified to some degree. Another concept is due out in 2020.
New Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle gets big boosts in range and horsepower
Hyundai pulled the cover off the 2020 Ioniq Electric in Los Angeles today, revealing that it has received a whole host of upgrades over the previous model. Giving showgoers a peek into future crossover plans, Hyundai also gave a glimpse of a new concept called the Vision T.
Hyundai shocks us with its mid-engined RM19 sports car concept
Hyundai revealed its all-new RM19 mid-engine racing prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The latest idea from Hyundai’s performance N sub-brand carries a two-liter engine rated at 390 horsepower, and points the way toward future road cars. It’s not a production model, but we’re hoping it becomes one.
Hyundai Motor Group develops world’s first Road Noise Active Noise Control tech
Through six years of research and development and several partnerships across industry and academia, Hyundai finally unlocks the technology for a truly revolutionary noise-canceling system. It is lighter and faster than anything before it and it will debut on the Genesis line soon.
Hyundai is gearing up to release an American-made pickup truck
Hyundai will invest $410 million into its 14-year-old Montgomery, Alabama, factory to build the Santa Cruz, a truck it's developing for the American market. Several key questions remain unanswered, like whether it will use unibody or body-on-frame construction. Production is scheduled to begin in 2021.
Stylish and compact, Hyundai’s next concept is tailor-made for Los Angeles
The yet-unnamed concept car is the next step in Hyundai's design overhaul. It's powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, though technical details remain under wraps for the time being. It's unclear at this point whether the concept will reach production, or if it's a one-off design study built for the auto show circuit.
When it comes to green cars, Hyundai thinks the more, the merrier
Hyundai will launch 13 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric cars through 2022. Some of the cars will be updated or redesigned versions of existing models, such as the Hyundai Ioniq and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The total includes six cars and seven SUVs, according to Hyundai.
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata turbo shows value and performance can go hand in hand
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata goes in a bold new design direction, with LED streaks on its hood and sleeker bodywork all around. It starkly contrasts the current Sonata's conservative design. Hyundai isn't offering any details on powertrains or tech features at this time, however.
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is small, affordable, and brimming with value
Hyundai unveiled the 2020 Venue at the 2019 New York Auto Show. It's a city-friendly car that stands out as the smallest and most affordable member of the company's crossover and SUV lineup. Small doesn't mean basic, however. The Venue is available with a long list of creature comforts and tech features.
Hyundai upgrades its Veloster N with the best the aftermarket has to offer
Hyundai wants tuners to love its Veloster N hot hatchback, so it loaded one up with aftermarket parts for the 2019 SEMA show. Hyundai specifically focused on bolt-on parts to show what owners can do with their own cars. A Hyundai Veloster-based off-roader called the Grappler will also appear at SEMA.
Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell truck makes hauling freight green and glamorous
Hyundai doesn't want to limit its hydrogen fuel cell tech to cars. The automaker has revealed a fuel cell commercial truck that looks like an Art Deco sculpture on wheels. Hyundai has confirmed plans to build 1,600 fuel cell trucks for Switzerland, but is vague on plans for the United States.
A self-driving Hyundai can pick you up in one California city starting next month
Hyundai is teaming up with self-driving car startup Pony.ai and ridesharing company Via to launch an autonomous ridesharing pilot program in Irvine, California. Residents will be able to use an app to hail an autonomous Hyundai Kona Electric in the city beginning November 4.
Hyundai cracks off two new land speed records in fuel cell, hybrid cars
Hyundai just set a pair of land speed records with minimal environmental impact. The automaker brought a Nexo fuel cell vehicle and Sonata Hybrid to Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, and set a record with each. Hyundai previously set a record at Bonneville with an Ioniq Hybrid.
Hyundai develops a cruise control that learns to drive like you
Hyundai is using machine learning to analyze a human driver's behavior. This will let drivers fine-tune the responses of adaptive cruise control, according to Hyundai. The automaker believes this tech will act as a stepping-stone to fully autonomous cars. Hyundai is already working with Aptiv on that.
Hyundai turns the Veloster into an off-roader for America’s biggest tuning show
The funky Veloster has taken on many wild, unexpected forms since its introduction, but it has never gone off-road before. It will morph into a desert racer during the annual SEMA show opening its doors on November 5. The build includes a long list of modifications, but there's no indication it's headed to production.
Hyundai backs A.I. camera company to aid development of self-driving cars
Hyundai is investing in Netradyne, a company that makes A.I.-equipped dash cams for corporate fleets. Hyundai believes the cameras can provide map data for self-driving cars. Cost-effective mapping is one of the biggest barriers to autonomous driving, according to Hyundai.
Next-gen Toyota Mirai confirmed despite continuing issues with hydrogen tech
The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car will live on for another generation, Toyota chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said at a recent conference on hydrogen. Toyota remains a champion of fuel cells, but lack of hydrogen infrastructure has slowed the rollout of the technology.
Forget sedans and SUVs, Hyundai wants to develop its own flying taxis
Hyundai is launching an air mobility division, becoming the latest company to pursue the goal of flying taxis. NASA veteran Dr. Jaiwon Shin will lead the Hyundai flying taxi effort. Hyundai didn't offer any other details on what the new air mobility division is working on, however.