The government has opened an investigation into possible steering problems in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it had received field reports alleging the separation of a joint that led to a complete loss of steering in the sedan or a loosening of a joint connection in the steering.
The government said the vehicles cited in the reports were manufactured during the same month and had fewer than 600 miles on them at the time.
The investigation involves an estimated 16,300 Sonatas.
Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor says the company received two reports citing steering problems and the two vehicles were repaired. He said there have been no injuries or crashes reported and Hyundai is cooperating with the investigation.
*Source: http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/8164
Posted in: 2011 Sonata(YF), News, United States, Vehicles.
With about two months left until the new star of the Hyundai lineup, the Veloster, shows its face at the Paris Auto Show, the South Korean manufacturer is equally as indiscreet when it comes to the new model.
Once again, the Veloster has been spied while testing but, unfortunately, it still wears a lot of camo to cover up its most important aspects. Even so, the car which was presented back in 2007 at the Seoul Auto Show comes closer and closer to becoming reality. 
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Posted in: Etc, News, Spyshot, United States.
The Korean automobile maker Hyundai has confirmed the launch of its highly impressive sedan, the 2011 Hyundai Avante (known as the Elantra in the US). The new Avante will be launched in the US by the end of 2010.
The 2011 Avante made its debut at the 2010 Busan Auto Show held in Korea. Launched in Korea is an Elantra powered by a 1.6L GDI 4 cylinder engine that shoots out an impressive 140 bhp and torque of 171 Nm mated to a 6 speed automatic with shiftronic manual control or a 6 speed manual transmission. Continue reading →
Posted in: 2011 Avante(Elantra).
PALO ALTO, CA – August 29, 2010: They, whomever they are, has said it’s impossible to build or sell a new true luxury car against established premiere brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus in America today, right? Wrong. Hyundai has done just that! And I had a preview this week in sunny Northern California.
Hyundai has built an amazing luxury vehicle that has used the more established German and Japanese luxury cars as benchmarks to establish higher standards for real luxury cars. Continue reading →
Posted in: 2010 Equus, Design, News, United States, Vehicles.
Korea’s Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group and Nissan Motor of Japan are competing fiercely in a bid to overtake Honda as the second-best selling Asian carmaker in the U.S.
According to USA Today on Saturday, Toyota’s record level of recalls have helped Nissan gain ground to eventually challenge Honda for the No. 2 spot.
But Hyundai-Kia is also in contention for second place. Hyundai Motor has been capturing momentum thanks to its low prices, and when sales of Kia Motor are included, the group could pull ahead of Nissan.
Auto industry analysts say Hyundai and Kia’s combined sales are expected to bring the Korean carmaker’s market share in the U.S. to 8 percent this year, surpassing Nissan’s projected share of 7.8 percent.
*Source: chosun.com
Posted in: News, Sales Report.
