The thing with entry-level electric vehicles is, they tend to be pretty boring to drive, driving range is usually pretty low and they are often much more expensive than their petrol-powered counterparts. Can the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric prove us wrong? Well, to get the first potential issue covered, the […]
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Albert Biermann retires, remains technical advisor for Hyundai Motor Group
The former head of BMW’s M Division turned hugely influential engineer behind some of the best modern day creations from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis has announced he will retire after an automotive career spanning three decades. The man in question, Albert Biermann, is one of the giants of the automotive […]
2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N review – Australian launch (video)
Yes, it’s another high-performance N model from Hyundai. Welcome to the i30 Sedan N, otherwise known as the Elantra N in some markets. This joins the showroom with no direct rival, making it an easy score for anyone in this space. Like the Kona N, this new performance sedan doesn’t […]
2022 Hyundai Kona N review – Australian launch (video)
Looking to buy a heavier, slower, clumsier, and (in our opinion) uglier version of the cracking new i30 N? Well you’re in luck. The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is tailor-made, just for you. In all seriousness though, this is a very important model for Hyundai, and it is so good […]
2022 Hyundai i20 N review – Australian launch (video)
Let’s not stuff about. This, the 2022 Hyundai i20 N, is not only one of the very best small hot hatches we’ve ever driven. It’s also one of the best hatchbacks outright. Aside from the exciting styling and fun-loving driving characteristics, this is a smart, very well packaged, and surprisingly […]
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander review – V6 and 2.2D (video)
Since when did Hyundai become a luxury carmaker? That’s what our first impressions were when we got our hands on the latest Santa Fe. It is now the second-largest SUV in the South Korean manufacturer’s beefed up SUV range. It loggerheads with other 7-seaters like the Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9, […]
Hyundai beats Audi, VW & Ford in 2021 Interbrand rankings, Toyota top auto
Korean manufacturer Hyundai has once again climbed Interband’s global brand value rankings by 6.3 per cent year-on-year, rising to a total of $15.2 billion in 2021, marking the seventh straight year Hyundai has earned itself a spot on the top 100 list. The result places Hyundai in front of some […]
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 review – Australian launch (video)
Well, well, well. What do we have here. Hyundai’s first dedicated fully electric vehicle, called the IONIQ 5. While many other carmakers are scrounging together their plans to offer a practical yet properly appealing electric car, Hyundai has swooped in with this retro number. The IONIQ 5 is based on […]