Manufacturers by Region Korean

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric are just the start of Hyundai’s big electric push. Just recently on May 20, Hyundai officially announced plans for a 5.5 billion dollar plant in Georgia, all in the name of electrified vehicles.

In the span of just 20 years, vehicles conceived and designed by South Korean automobile manufacturers have gone from value-orientated alternatives to class leading innovators. The success trajectory of these automobiles is impressive.

There are a lot of unique looking cars out there, and some of them are even affordable, meaning you don’t need a hypercar to stand out from the crowd.

I’d like to introduce you to a long-time friend and enemy of mine. It’s called the Snow Belt.

Kia is a popular brand in North America, but many Canadians and Americans may not know the origins of the brand, why it has a close relationship with Hyundai, or where the company makes its vehicles.

Instead of updating or redesigning the Optima, Kia has rid the North American market of the car altogether.

Kia Sedona to make its debut this summer. Looks sleeker than before and will likely be more spacious too.

The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are two popular choices in the compact crossover segment, and for good reason: they share a lot in common.

The brand from South Korea has been on a bit of an SUV and crossover binge lately, introducing several different models in rapid succession. These two options, the Kona and Tucson, reside on the smaller end of the spectrum. Offering the option of all-wheel drive, these wagons-on-stilts have found great popularity, becoming the bread-and-butter of the brand.

The Honda Civic has beat every compact car we’ve compared it against so far: the Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, and Toyota Corolla. That’s an impressive feat seeing as all of those competitors are much newer than the Civic, which came out in 2015. 

After Kia dropped the Stinger on us, (a car that won our car of the year when it debuted) many were left wondering how the automaker would follow up on its success. The Stinger was premium, well equipped and matched cars from a class above it.

When the Genesis G70 came out last year, we were so impressed by the sport sedan that we awarded it as AutoGuide.com‘s 2019 Car of the Year.

We’re looking for Canadian Kia Stinger owners to take part in an exciting new video project.

The Kia Seltos has debuted as a new subcompact crossover to slot underneath the Sportage in the Korean automaker’s lineup.

The hamsters are gone! The little rodents that once defined the funky Kia Soul are retired now, but the segment-blurring box on wheels remains the weirdo you all know and love. Although it has grown up in many respects, it still doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s mostly a good thing.

It’s no secret that the pickup truck market is a cash cow for many automakers, and with small pickups gaining popularity again, should a Kia Telluride pickup truck be considered?

The 2019 Kia Soul EV is an electric car that doesn’t feel like a sideshow or afterthought. It’s fully baked and gives drivers everything they want: Style, range, features, and excellent driving dynamics.

Kia’s sexy Stinger blurs the lines between sedan and station wagon, brandishing athletic design, riotous dynamics and an upscale interior. Giving enthusiasts even more of what they love, the automaker will offer an enhanced model starting this spring.

The Genesis Mint Concept has made its official debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show this week, showing off the automaker’s vision for a pure electric luxury car for the city.

The 2020  Hyundai Venue just debuted at the New York Auto Show. It will slot under the Kona in the Korean automaker’s lineup and will be the most affordable crossover it offers.

Hyundai has filed to reserve the name ‘Pavise’ with New Zealand’s trademark office, potentially signaling the arrival of a crossover that utilizes the badge.

Back in 2016, a future product roadmap for Hyundai’s Genesis brand leaked online, revealing the company was working on a two-door coupe variant of the Genesis G70 sedan.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has combined all of the many lessons learned over the past few years and is once again at the top of its game, delivering fantastic value, jaw-dropping style, and comfortable drivability.

The Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento may look a bit similar, but these two crossovers are actually quite different.

Kia has used the 2019 Seoul Motor Show to give us a glimpse into the future of its crossover portfolio.

Seeking to quench the North American public’s seemingly insatiable thirst for crossover vehicles and SUVs, Hyundai has announced it will introduce yet another machine of this type at next month’s New York Auto Show.

You’ve probably heard by now that sedans are not selling as well as they used to. The once popular body style is losing favor to the more family-friendly and rugged SUV, which offers all-wheel drive capability in addition to more space.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has made its official debut this week, introducing a radical new look to the mid-size sedan inspired by the automaker’s Le Fil Rouge concept.

The hot new trend in automotive design seems to be high-riding sedans with a slight crossover shape. Nissan was one of the first to the party with its electric IMs Concept and now Kia has its own sedan-crossover-EV mashup.

The Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover has been awarded as AutoGuide.com’s 2019 Utility Vehicle of the Year.

Hyundai is a massive company with a large presence in the automotive and industrial sectors, but where did this now well-established company originate from and where does it build its cars?

With its big grille and slim headlights, you might think the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe looks like a few other high-end luxury cars that have similar design cues. But with its mellow driving dynamics and clean cabin, the Hyundai Santa Fe might actually meet your expectations if you mistook it for something more premium.

Hyundai’s Kona Electric is gradually seeping into select dealerships across the United States, requiring the company to (finally) make a definitive statement about its price.

All my daughter wanted for her 10th birthday was to take a trip to Phoenix to visit her baby cousin. Because I’m a pushover, I booked the plane tickets and secured what I hoped would be a fun car to drive while we were away – the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N.

The updated 2019 Hyundai Ioniq has made its official debut and the Korean automaker is introducing the newly revamped hybrid with a subtle jab at the competition.

As bargain luxury brands go, Genesis Motors is aiming high — seemingly fixated on taking down its German competitors at a fraction of the price.

Kia has finally embraced the American mindset with its biggest vehicle ever. Called the Telluride, this eight-seat crossover has been designed from the ground up with the U.S. in mind.

The sporty and luxurious Genesis G70 has won the 2019 North American Car of the Year Award, which was announced first thing at this year’s Detroit Auto Show.

Hyundai has filed a new trademark application with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office that could be a sign of what’s to come from the Korean automaker.

We’re setting our sights on a whole new year of automotive excellence. We can’t wait to see what new cars debut in 2019, but there are a few that have already caught our eye. We can’t wait to drive these new cars or see them fully revealed. Here’s what we’re looking forward to:

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe will be offered with a new fingerprint scanner start system.

Toyota is looking to add TRD performance models across its product portfolio, Toyota USA general manager Jack Hollis told AutoGuide earlier this year, and that will likely include a Corolla TRD.

A front-drive hatchback versus a rear-drive sports car? We’re not crazy.

The New Year is quickly approaching, which means its time to count down some of the best and worst new vehicles of the year.

We were a bit worried the Hyundai Kona Electric price was going to be a bit too steep for North American buyers, but the Korean automaker has given the electric crossover a very reasonable price tag.

The best part about the Elantra GT N Line is that it’s not just a cosmetic package. Hyundai actually wanted to make this slightly hotter N Line model handle better and as such, it gets more robust engine and transmission mounts, a quicker steering rack, slightly stiffer springs and retuned dampers, among other tuning enhancements. Larger front brakes are also on the table.

The BMW 3 Series is the sports sedan that supported a whole brand and launched an entire market segment, with countless of other automakers chasing that perfect blend of luxury and fun that the 3 always managed to perfect.

The Kia Soul has always stood out for being unique and a new-generation model has just debuted still firmly waving that flag.

Hyundai and Kia have unveiled a new way to charge electrified vehicles: Roof or body-mounted solar panels.

The 2020 Kia Forte GT debuted at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, a show where automakers typically go overboard on crazy paint colors an unrealistic mods.

A new Kia subcompact crossover will arrive in the US next year, the Korean automaker has revealed.

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American automakers continue to have some of the least reliable cars available.

Consumer Reports has released its annual Car Reliability Survey and there are a few surprises.

The Genesis G70 has received a new digital dashboard for the new model year in its home market of South Korea.