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Click above for a high-res gallery of the RMR Genesis Coupe
Rhys Millen Racing's Hyundai Genesis Coupe enjoyed some time in the spotlight at SEMA, but it's hard to see the potential of the new coupe sitting stationary on the show stand. So RMR brought out the Genesis Coupe to take up space in their pit during the Red Bull Drifting World Championship and the crew at Streetfire.net captured some video of the Genesis running around, posing or pics. In the clip, the pilot of the coupe never put his boot down, but it still sounded mean with a deep gurgle and the Turbonetics turbocharger whirring at low rpms. In person, the build also came across as very well constructed with a lot of attention to detail. Regardless of the advertised build time, it was carefully pieced together by a knowledgeable bunch.
Be sure and check out the galleries below for the whole collection of RMR Genesis Coupe images and hit the jump to check out the video.
Continue reading VIDEO: RMR Genesis Coupe runs, turns and poses for pictures
VIDEO: RMR Genesis Coupe runs, turns and poses for pictures originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click on the image above for our high-res 2009 Genesis sedan gallery
The all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis sedan has been capturing more than its share of the spotlight this year. The luxury-oriented four-door sedan was launched with much ballyhoo over the summer. With a long list of standard features, a choice of six- or eight-cylinder power, and its sights pointed directly at some heavy-hitting established competition, the sedan rolled into showrooms with high expectations. After a few short introductory drives, Hyundai put both models in the Autoblog Garage so we could spend some time getting a bit more intimate with its new players. How solid is the chassis, engine and powertrain? How does the sedan hold up to the daily grind? How does the late-arrival fare against its status-laden competition? Find out after the jump.
Photos Copyright (C)2008 Michael Harley / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Hyundai Genesis
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Hyundai Genesis originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for two high-res pics of the Hyundai Genesis Prada
Nobody blinked when Subaru and L.L. Bean hooked up. Or when Mercury and Nautica got busy. And remember those Levis Edition Jeeps? That actually worked.
But South Korea's Hyundai and Italian fashion house Prada? Ummm. Just a few years ago it would have been laughable, and possibly an enormously bad business decision for Prada. But Hyundai's gone all upscale with the Genesis and, in this economy, Prada's not nearly as picky about where it gets publicity.
In April, Hyundai will show one of three Prada Genesis sedans at the Seoul Motor Show. The other two cars will be auctioned for charity at the Prada Transformer, which is some kind of temporary building that will showcase art, cinema and fashion events. Whatever. All we know is that buyers of the Prada cars can probably expect some of the best leather seats they've ever sat in for probably the most money ever paid for a Hyundai. At least it's for charity.
Gallery: Hyundai Genesis Prada
[Source: Carscoop]Hyundai goes even more upscale with Prada Genesis originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the BHMC Sonata
The changes to the Chinese-market Hyundai Sonata are not enough to raise the roomy sedan's profile above handsome anonycar, but it's encouraging to see Hyundai figuring out freshening cycles without bringing the weird. This Sonata has been facelifted by BHMC, Hyundai's Chinese joint venture, and the car in the pictures is either a pre-production model, or a Monday-morning car, as it's missing some window trim. The tweaked nose and rump echo the styling of so many cars on the road that you can just pick your favorite brand as the one Hyundai copied. Derivative? Maybe, or it may just be that there's only so many places to go with a modest refresh of a modestly styled car. The interior also garnered some attention, getting adjustments to the seat and dashboard trim in the bright, airy cockpit. The design may not be quirky enough to please some, but a handsomely styled car at a competitive price will always find buyers. Thanks for the tip, 94 Taurus owner!
[Source: Carscoop]
Hyundai Sonata gets redesign for China, we want too originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Despite Reuters reports of Hyundai's interest in Chrysler and specifically the Jeep brand, Hyundai has gone on record denying it. We've grown accustomed to automakers giving the arbitrary "no comment" response when the rumormill swirls with corporate takeover talk, but Hyundai has flat-out denied any interest at all. Almost in the same sentence, though, officials from the Korean automaker state that the company is interested in constructing new plants overseas, so we wonder if there's any fire behind the smokescreen, possibly outside the United States. Perhaps not.
There still remains the chance that Chrysler's automotive operations will be parted out and sold to the highest bidder, regardless of who that party may be. At the very least, Cerberus could decide to sell manufacturing plants to various automakers like Hyundai or the Nissan/Renault alliance, whose offer for 20% of the ailing American automaker may not seem so bad after all.
[Source: Trading Markets]Hyundai officially denies interest in Chrysler LLC originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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On the same day that General Motors announced it would be discontinuing talks with Cerberus over a possible purchase of Chrysler, news hits by way of Reuters that a replacement suitor has sprung up. Wow, that didn't take long. The latest partner is none other than Hyundai, Korea's largest automaker. Not surprisingly, it's the Jeep brand that is again taking center stage according to these initial rumors. Everybody wants Jeep, it seems. If true, the possibility of breaking Chrysler's automotive operations into bits and pieces once again seems like a distinct possibility. What's more, after acknowledging that GM is abandoning talks of a "strategic acquisition," Chrysler's Bob Nardelli may now be back on the phone with Carlos Ghosn, head of the Nissan/Renault juggernaut, along with, presumably, anybody else who is willing to listen and has a pulse.
[Source: Reuters]Hyundai: Newest Chrysler suitor? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hyundai is making a serious run at such stalwart luxury marques as Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW with the Genesis sedan. The Korean automaker is already competing directly with those established players using its current range of engines and transmissions, with the 4.6-liter V8 being mated to the same 6-speed ZF automatic tranny that sees duty in various Bimmers and Jaguars. Sometime around 2010, Hyundai will have a new 8-speed automatic ready for public consumption that being developing in-house, and it will surely see the light of day in the Genesis mated up to Hyundai's latest V8 engine. That development will trump Mercedes by one gear and match the number of ratios offered by Lexus. BMW is expected to rely on a new unit from ZF, its longtime supplier, that should also feature eight forward gears. In the never-ending quest for increased performance and fuel efficiency, plus a bit of one-upmanship, expect more automakers to pair their largest powerplants with an ever-increasing number of cogs.
[Source: Green Car Advisor via AutoblogGreen]Hyundai Genesis sedan to get 8-speed automatic originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the Genesis Sedans from SEMA
While the trio of tuned Genesis coupes have garnered their fair share of attention, these three Genesis sedans had a few tricks up their sleeves, beginning with the RKSport model above that benefits from a Hyundai-developed screw-type supercharger mated to the 4.6-liter Tau V8.
With 11 pounds of boost huffed into the bent eight, the RKSport sedan is putting out an estimated 460 horsepower, but with a new cylinder deactivation system, fuel mileage is equivalent to that of the V6-equipped Genesis. Hyundai made it clear that it hasn't made an official decision to offer the supercharger, but expect the cylinder deactivation system to be available in the future.
In addition to the engine mods, the RKSport model receives a custom body kit, composite hood, rear roof spoiler and trunk spoiler, along with Enkei LS-5 wheels, Baer brakes, a K&N air intake, Magnaflow exhaust and lowering springs.
Both the RIDES and DUB brought out their Genesis sedans to the show, and you can get up to speed below the fold and peruse the galleries for plenty of live and stock shots.
SEMA 2008: Hyundai debuts tuned Genesis Sedans, 460-hp supercharged V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe
In addition to the race-ready RMR Genesis Coupe, HKS and Street Concepts brought out their own rear-wheel-drive two-doors to the party.
The Street Concepts coupe builds off the 3.8-liter V6 model, coating the exterior in a "Stealth Fighter-inspired" paint scheme and matching it to a custom grille, tinted head and tail lights and an APR wing. 19-inch Volk hoops wrapped in Pirelli rubber fill the wheel wells and frame uprated Brembo brakes. The only substantive engine mods are a K&N cold air intake and Magnaflow cat back exhaust. Inside, it's more about show than go, with a pair of Recaro Sportster Topline seats, black suede accents and an Infinity audio system.
HKS received a turbocharged 2.0-liter model to build its masterpiece, and with a GT2835R turbo upgrade, HKS stainless tubular manifold, intercooler, sequential blow-off valve, carbon fiber air box and cat-back exhaust, the HKS Genesis is a good indication of what the first round of modded coupes could look like when it goes on sale this Spring. In addition to the engine upgrades, the suspension has been swapped out with HKS Hipermax III coilovers, along with a functional aero kit designed by Ken Style - HKS's Time Attack partner.
Hit the jump for more details and video of the reveal.
Gallery: SEMA 2008: HKS Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Continue reading SEMA 2008: Hyundai Genesis Coupe tuned by HKS and Street Concepts
SEMA 2008: Hyundai Genesis Coupe tuned by HKS and Street Concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Not too long ago, Hyundai didn't compete directly with anything coming out of Germany (or perhaps that's the other way around). Now Hyundai is determined not to let up on its recently-made foes. Today it unveiled the R-Engine, a new diesel in two capacities that the company says "can comfortably beat the power outputs of all German and French competitors." So there.
The Euro-V compliant, common-rail lumps come in 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter flavors, each with piezo-electric fuel injectors and electronic variable geometry turbos. Refinement comes via an internal, silent steel timing chain and a lower balance shaft housed in a stiffened ladder-frame housing. Weight has also been reduced thanks to a head cover, intake manifold and oil filter housing all made from plastic.
The 2.0-liter R-Engine puts out 181 hp and 289 lb-ft. That compares to 170 hp and 258 lb-ft for Audi's 2.0-liter TDI. The 2.2 liter Hyundai diesel pushes 197 hp and 321 lb-ft. , which compares with 215 hp and 398 lb.-ft. for Mecedes' 3.2-liter BLUETEC CDI.
Hyundai says the first vehicles to get the new diesel R engine will be SUVs and large sedans sold in Europe. Unfortunately, there appear to be no plans to bring it to the U.S. where our diesel emissions standards are higher than the Old Country's, at least for now.
[Source: Hyundai]Continue reading Hyundai develops high-performance diesel R-Engine
Hyundai develops high-performance diesel R-Engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ford won't be the only automaker in the U.S. to have Microsoft technology underhood for long, as Hyundai has hooked up with the software giant on new infotainment technology partnership. The first new jointly produced system will provide voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices for Hyundai and Kia vehicles beginning in 2010. Microsoft will also work with Korea's Institute for IT Advancement to open an Automotive IT Innovation Centre in Seoul. The Korean auto giant will partner with Microsoft on auto telecommunication, telematics, navigation systems, and improving Human Machine Interface technology.
Recent developments in automotive technology show that infotainment tech like Ford's SYNC and BMW's in-car Internet systems are hot. Microsoft appears to be capitalizing on the new trend by netting a second automotive partner, while Hyundai gets the new interactive tech that customers are craving. If its cars are anything to go by, Hyundai's version of the technology will probably cost less and do more.
[Source: Hyundai]Continue reading Hyundai/Kia teams up with Microsoft on in-car infortainment
Hyundai/Kia teams up with Microsoft on in-car infortainment originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai's headline figure for the 2.0-liter turbo-equipped Genesis coupe is 30 mpg. While we can't fault Hyundai for trying to hype the two-door's fuel efficiency, for us, there are more important numbers to look at. Primarily power and weight.
Make the jump for all the details.
Continue reading Hyundai releases tech specs on 2010 Genesis Coupe
Hyundai releases tech specs on 2010 Genesis Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the RMR Hyundai Genesis coupe
Rhys Millen and his team of tuners at RMR are burning the midnight oil preparing one of the three Genesis coupes for SEMA, and if there's a sure-fire way of getting our attention, it's with a flat-mount intercooler.
In addition to the new breathing mods fitted to the turbocharged, 2.0-liter, RMR has swapped out the front and rear fenders, doors and roof with carbon fiber pieces, along with fitting a massive rear wing, customized air ducting and an eight-point roll cage. Race gas will be delivered courtesy of a custom fuel cell with dual fuel inlets mounted out back and a Sparco fire suppression system appears to be partially installed. Judging by the ride height, the coupe is already sitting on the KW coilovers, but the Enkei wheels and HKS sequential gearbox haven't been fitted. Looking through the photos, it would appear that the RMR Genesis is still a few days away from paint, so we're taking up a collection around Autoblog HQ to send as case of RedBull to Rhys and his team.
SEMA Preview: RMR hard at work on Hyundai Genesis coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click either image for a high-res gallery of the RIDES Hyundai Genesis sedan
When we initially caught wind that Hyundai had tapped a handful of tuners and magazines to customize the Genesis sedan for SEMA, we were prepared for some ungainly and wholly ridiculous offerings. Thankfully, the trio of coupes look promising, and even though the teased and spied RKSport sedan appears to take the Genesis to its illogical extreme, we've got two more to go before show time and one comes courtesy of the crew at RIDES.
Looking to build off the Genesis sedan's strong points, the RIDES team has created a roving office with all the technological amenities your 21st century man-on-the-move would need. Three Macs are installed inside - two Mac Minis and a one MacBook Air - allowing back-seat slaves to the interwebs (that would be us) to troll the 'Net through a pair of tray-mounted wireless keyboards, 8.4-inch VGA headrest monitors and a WiFi connection. Included inside is an iPhone 3G and iPod touch, along with a Farenheit DVD player, Genesis amps, Morel Hybrid Ovation speakers and two 12-inch sub-woofers. In the unlikely event that you're stranded on the roadside, pop the trunk and you're greeted by a 20-inch Apple Cinema Display with keyboard and mouse mounted on a motorized tray.
If the tech isn't enough, the back seats are swathed in suede upholstery, while the exterior benefits from custom 22-inch MHT three-piece wheels, an Extreme Dimensions body kit, custom bumper, lowered suspension, smoked taillights and quad-tip exhaust.
All the details are available in the press release below the fold and head over to the RIDES website for a ton of detail shots to compliment our gallery of images below.
Continue reading SEMA Preview: RIDES Hyundai Genesis wants to be techy's dream whip
SEMA Preview: RIDES Hyundai Genesis wants to be techy's dream whip originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The oxymoronic term 'four door coupe' has been thrown around a lot in the past few years, beginning with the seminal Mercedes-Benz CLS. While the Mazda RX-8, with its reverse-opening rear doors, may fit the bill a bit more accurately, the genre is primarily comprised of long and low sedans with deeply plunging roof lines.
Pretty as they may be, these cars aren't the most practical choices for every day transportation, but they are proving popular enough that newcomers such as Volkswagen and now Hyundai are testing the waters with more mainstream vehicles. The Korean automaker's entry appears to be based on the Sonata mid-sizer and would likely be equipped with the same powertrain options as its less fashionable sibling. A budget model with a similar silhouette as more high priced offerings could be a winner and we hope something along these slinky lines could be on the drawing board using the Genesis sedan's underpinnings.
[Source: World Car Fans]Spy Shots: Hyundai developing 4-door coupe? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Car To Have North American Debut At Chicago Auto Show
We have confirmation from Hyundai that they’ll be premiering the Hyundai i-Blue fuel cell concept at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the North American debut as the company already showed this particular concept in Frankfurt last year. What’s interesting is that the company has promised to have a production ready version by 2012, but we just assumed that was for the Korean domestic market. Does mean that the company is planning on bringing it here? Or was it just a matter of not wanting to waste a perfectly good concept car? Only time will tell.
[Source: Hyundai]
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Saturday, January 8th, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Hyundai New Elantra (Hyundai - Taiwan)
Hyundai Elantra (Beijing Hyundai - People\’s Republic of China)
Hyundai Elantra (Hyundai - Malaysia)
Hyundai Elantra (Hyundai - India)
Elantra (Facelift) (Hyundai Europe - Germany)
Sales Company:
Hyundai Europe (Germany)
Available version:
1.6 16v aut.
1.6 16v
2.0 16v aut.
2.0 16v
2.0 CDRi
Previous version:
Variation:
Limousine 4d
Liftback 5d
Assembly Plants:
Beijing Hyundai (People\’s Republic of China)
Hyundai (India)
Hyundai (Malaysia)
Hyundai (Taiwan)
Donors:
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Friday, January 7th, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Hyundai Getz (Hyundai - India)
Hyundai Getz (Hyundai - Taiwan)
Hyundai TB (HB 5d) (Japan)
Hyundai Get (Hungary)
Getz (Hyundai Europe - Germany)
Sales Company:
Hyundai Europe (Germany)
Available version:
1.1 12v
1.3 12v
1.3 12v aut.
1.5 CRDi
1.5 16v
1.5 16v aut.
1.6 16v
1.6 16v aut.
Previous version:
Variation:
Hatchback 3d
Hatchback 5d
(2002 - )
Assembly Plants:
Hyundai (India)
Hyundai (Taiwan)
Donors:
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Friday, January 7th, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Hyundai Dynasty Limousine 4d
Sales Company:
Available version:
2.5 V6 24v aut.
3.0 V6 24v aut.
Previous version:
2.5 V6 24v
3.5 V6 24v aut.
Variation:
Limousine 4d
Assembly Plants:
Donors:
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Friday, January 7th, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Hyundai Centennial (Poland)
Hyundai Centennial (Estonia)
Sales Company:
Available version:
3.5 V6 24v H-Matic
4.5 V8 32v H-Matic
Previous version:
3.5 GDI V6 24v H-Matic
4.5 GDI V8 32v H-Matic
Variation:
Limousine 4d
(LWB)
Limousine 4d
Info:
Assembly Plants:
Donors:
Mitsubishi - Dignity
Mitsubishi - Proudia
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