Hyundai CEO John Krafcik has revealed that the company is considering a Hyundai Genesis sports sedan, based on the next-gen Genesis Coupe. The new model is being pitched as an alternative to the BMW 3 Series. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been praised by many experts around the world. It […]
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Rhys Millen breaks world record at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Rhys Millen and his Hyundai Genesis Coupe race car have broken the world record at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event with a time of 9:46.164. The record was set on the new all-tarmac ‘Race to the Clouds’ climb. The record beats last year’s best time of 9:51.278, […]
2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo review – Australian launch
It’s here. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo has landed in Australia. And for just $31,990, it presents a real bargain in the sports/performance car market. It stares down the barrel of quite a few epic hot hatches and sports coupes in the segment, such as the new Toyota 86 […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2012 – Veloster holding on
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for July 2012 are out, and, contrary to what most were anticipating, the Hyundai Veloster has managed to hold off the popular new Toyota 86. Overall, Toyota is once again responsible for the best-selling vehicle of the month, with the Toyota […]
Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo on sale in Australia from $31,990
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing for the new Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo. Hyundai initially opted to share the RRP with its Facebook fans, before officially announcing the $31,990 price tag. In the lead up to the price reveal, Hyundai asked its Facebook friends what they thought the Veloster SR Turbo […]
Hyundai Veloster Turbo ‘R-Spec’ in the works?
With the Australian launch of the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo literally just one week away, word is already coming through that an even higher performance version could be on the way; the Hyundai Veloster Turbo ‘R-Spec’? Nothing is official at this stage but there are rumours circulating suggesting a meaner […]
Subaru BRZ, Hyundai i30 awarded five-star ANCAP safety
Despite not actually being on sale in Australia yet, the Subaru BRZ has been tested by ANCAP in its latest round of evaluations, and has earned the full five-star rating. The BRZ joins the company’s all-five-star showroom lineup. The Subaru BRZ comes with dual front, side, head, and knee airbags […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2012 – Toyota 86 hot favourite
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for June 2012 are out, with the Toyota HiLux once again out in front of the popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. According to the figures, 4308 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (down from 4626 of May sales). This […]