Hyundai, keen on world domination, has recruited Bentley’s former exterior designer to continue his work with the premium Genesis brand. Sangyup Lee will join his fellow Bentley colleague, now head of design for Hyundai, Luc Donckerwolk, in designing the next generation of Hyundai and Genesis vehicles. Lee’s new and former […]
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2017 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch prototype spotted again (video)
More evidence of Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand becoming a reality has surfaced, with spy photographers spotting a gnarly prototype i30 N on the Nurburgring once again. Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand is set to be responsible for a lineup of performance-focused models. Think of it as like Hyundai’s BMW M, or […]
Next-gen Hyundai i20 R5 rally car commences tarmac testing
Testing has begun for Hyundai’s next-gen i20 R5 rally car, with prototypes being put to their paces on tarmac courses in Italy. The i20 R5 rally car is being developed by Hyundai Motorsport’s Customer Racing department, and is set to compete in next year’s rally season. Engineers are honing the […]
Top 10 Best Sports Cars Under $40,000
For buyers wanting cheap thrills, this is a good time to be alive. Sure you can spend $300 jumping out of a plane, or off a bridge attached to a bungee rope for that adrenaline rush, but that only lasts a few minutes. The good news is you can have […]
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR turbo revealed in South Korea
Following some leaked images last week, Hyundai has now officially unveiled the sporty Elantra SR, known as the Avante Sport in South Korea. This is the first sports-oriented Elantra to be launched, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 150kW and 265Nm. The engine is lifted from the Veloster SR Turbo. […]
Sporty Hyundai Elantra SR turbo prototype spotted
Hyundai Australia has already confirmed there is a sporty SR version of the new Elantra in the pipeline, but it seems keen photographers have managed to snap a prototype in the making well before its slated arrival later this year. The new Elantra went on sale in Australia in February. […]
Genesis New York Concept unveiled, previews new mid-size sedan
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled the ‘New York Concept’ at, where else but the New York Auto Show which is just getting underway now. The concept gives us some clues as to the brand’s future design and technical direction, featuring a “expressive and refined” philosophy called Athletic Elegance. What’s […]
Hyundai Tucson Active & Elite 2WD variants swap MPI for GDI engine
The entry-level Hyundai Tucson Active and Elite 2WD variants will undergo an update in the coming weeks, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing more power from a direct-injected 2.0-litre engine over the existing 2.0MPI unit. Sources have confirmed with PerformanceDrive the current Tucson 2.0MPI engine will be swapped for the newer 2.0GDI […]