Hyundai News
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The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is the South Korean automaker's first dedicated green model. It will offer three powertrain options in the same body shell: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric. Those models are just now beginning to hit U.S. showrooms, and we now have pricing information for two of them. DON'T MISS: Hyundai Ioniq Electric beats Prius Prime, BMW i3 on energy efficiency (Nov 2016) The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid starts at $23,035, while the Ioniq Electric model starts at $30,035. Both base prices include an $835 destination charge, but not any federal, state, or local incentives...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq to have lifetime battery-failure warrantyHyundai is extending the lifetime battery warranty offered on previous electrified models to the 2017 Ioniq lineup as well. The warranty applies to all versions of Hyundai's first dedicated green car, including the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Electric, and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. As with previous Hyundai...
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2018 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback unveiled at Chicago auto showOver the last 10 years, the Hyundai Elantra has emerged into the top tier of compact sedans, joining longstanding leaders like the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta as well as more recent contenders like the Chevrolet Cruze and Subaru Impreza. The last-generation Elantra...
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Carmakers, fuel and oil companies form Hydrogen Council to promote fuel cellsIn addition to automakers and policymakers, battery-electric cars can count on support from a variety of advocacy groups. But grassroots support for hydrogen fuel-cell cars hasn't germinated to quite the same extent. So, in the absence of a large cadre of individual consumers to act as advocates, a...
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Electric-car MPGe as important as range, Hyundai Ioniq maker suggestsAlong with price, the top-line statistic cited for any battery-electric car is its rated range. Until last month, the only electric cars that exceeded 200 miles in that metric were made by Tesla Motors. Now, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 238-mile EPA rating for range—and that's usually the...
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Hyundai Ioniq, Sonata plug-in hybrids available anywhere in U.S.Both of Hyundai's plug-in hybrids are available nationwide.
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Hyundai is expected to unveil its next fuel-cell vehicle in 2018.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric: how maker plans to market 124-mile electric carHyundai will use some novel promotions to market its Ioniq Electric plug-in car.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric beats Prius Prime, BMW i3 on energy efficiencyThe Hyundai Ioniq Electric is now the most energy-efficient car available in the U.S.
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Hyundai Ioniq electric car offered on 'Ioniq Unlimited' subscription modelHyundai will offer a subscription-based service for its Ioniq Electric as an alternative to traditional leasing.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric car to get 200 miles of range 'soon'The Hyundai Ioniq Electric will get a range increase to keep pace with competition.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sets new Land Speed RecordA Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recently set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Hyundai is offering special pricing to VW diesel owners covered by the 2.0-liter TDI settlement.
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Kia to boost hybrid, electric offerings, add fuel cell in 2020Kia will add a fuel-cell car around 2020, as well as more hybrid and plug-in electric models.
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Next Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback to appear at Paris Motor ShowThe next-generation Hyundai Elantra GT will appear at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
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Kia to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles before electrics, chief engineer saysKia has no plans to develop a "Tesla fighter" electric car at this time, the carmaker's engineering boss says.
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Next-generation Hyundai hydrogen fuel cells due in 2018The next-generation Hyundai fuel-cell powertrain will debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeonchang, South Korea.
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco gas mileage road-trip reportRoad trips are an integral part of the American myth, with writers from de Toqueville to Jack Kerouac setting out to experience the variety and beauty of the huge country. Vehicle launch events, on the other hand, are heavily scripted—with pre-set drive routes often designed to highlight a...
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The head of Hyundai's luxury brand expresses enthusiasm about electric cars.
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Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand will offer plug-in hybrids, then fuel cellsHyundai's Genesis luxury brand will get plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell cars eventually.
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Hyundai to launch all-electric SUV in 2018 with 200-mile rangeCarmakers need to launch more plug-in electric vehicles to meet global regulations on emission reduction and energy efficiency. And small to mid-size SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in auto markets around the world. Now we learn that Hyundai is planning to launch a dedicated all-electric SUV...
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited gas mileage reviewThe 2017 Hyundai Elantra small four-door is an all-new version of a car that came from humble roots to being a major player in the highly competitive compact sedan market. The last version, launched for 2011, blended eye-grabbing design and a features-for-money equation that brought it into the...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq product team discusses U.S. hybrid, electric marketsThe 2017 Hyundai Ioniq lineup of hybrid, electric, and plug-in hybrid hatchbacks won't hit the market until late this year, but Hyundai product executives are eager to talk about the cars. At a roundtable during last week's New York Auto Show, product planning vice president Mike O'Brien and...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq previewThe 2017 Hyundai Ioniq made its U.S. debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
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