Hyundai’s official Instagram page now features photos of the overseas-market Grandeur/Azera sitting perilously close to the shoreline of a beach, as waves gently approach. While the Grandeur is no longer a part of Hyundai Australia’s portfolio or expected to be in the foreseeable future, we thought these pictures were too […]
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Hyundai takes Santa Fe across Antarctica
A Hyundai Santa Fe has completed a 30-day trip across Antarctica, with minimal modifications and a standard diesel engine. Driving the vehicle was the great grandson of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who was one of the first explorers of the frozen continent very early in the 20th century. His descendant, Patrick […]
Top 10 best small cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Small cars have become the new default non-SUV for Australian purchasers. These days they have a depth of engineering that results from a staggering amount of competition. Safety, driving dynamics and creature comforts are generally top-notch in premium and non-premium small-medium cars alike. There has been plenty of renewals, with […]
2017 Hyundai i30 Australian prices announced, sporty SR turbo added
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 2017 i30 range, just weeks before its local launch. Five main variant lines will be offered in Australia, spanning from the Active, SR, SR Premium, Elite, to the top Premium. Most come with a 2.0 GDi petrol engine producing 120kW […]
Genesis G70 to be Kia Stinger’s quicker, lighter brother
The Kia Stinger’s twin-under-the-skin Genesis G70 will allegedly be lighter and potentially offer greater performance, according to a report. Australian publication Motoring spoke with Hyundai Australia’s PR manager Guido Schenken about the upcoming car. Schenken said: “The Genesis G70 and Stinger represent different design philosophies and positions in the market. […]
Top 10 electric cars coming to Australia between 2018-2020
The future that we didn’t expect ten years ago is now. The proliferation of electric cars such as the Tesla Model S has sent shock waves through the auto industry, and there is barely a carmaker out there that doesn’t have plans to produce an electric car in the near […]
2018 Hyundai Sonata unveiled at New York auto show
Hyundai’s Sonata Series II lobs in Australia later this year, with a raft of changes the automaker hopes will elevate the invisible mid-size sedan’s disappointing sales. The Sonata enjoyed its second international outing – after one in South Korea last month – at the 2017 New York Auto Show. The […]
Genesis GV80 concept previews future SUV
Genesis is previewing its first foray into the luxury SUV market with the just-revealed GV80 concept vehicle, unveiled at the New York auto show currently underway. The GV80 isn’t just a luxury SUV concept though, it also demonstrates a high-tech plug-in hydrogen full-cell powertrain. Strangely, the company hasn’t elaborated on […]