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 |  Jun 14, 2:01 PM

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It’s a dangerous world out there. Buying a new vehicle has more perils and pitfalls than the Atari game of nearly the same name. Instead of swinging from vines or jumping over obstacles, car shoppers can skip the aerobic workout by simply visiting AutoGuide.com. We’re here to help and we’re glad to do it.

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 |  Jun 11, 9:02 AM

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According to Hyundai America’s CEO John Krafcik, the Korean automaker is planning to bring a battery-powered electric vehicle to the American market in the near future.

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 |  Jun 09, 10:01 AM

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Leading up to the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Hyundai released plenty of information on its record-setting Genesis Coupe but kept its more extreme PM580T race car under wraps.

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 |  Jun 06, 1:07 PM

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Hyundai USA CEO John Krafcik Tweeted with fans and the media yesterday. Little of the company’s future plans were fully exposed, but he shared a few musings about the Korean car company’s upcoming products.

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 |  Jun 03, 8:32 AM

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Hyundai delivered its first line-produced hydrogen-powered car today in Europe.

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 |  Jun 01, 1:01 PM

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Hyundai is undertaking the final preparations ahead of moving into its new Nurburgring test center, a purpose-built facility at the world-famous track where the Korean automaker will put its vehicles to the test.

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 |  Jun 01, 9:01 AM

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After setting the record for the fastest ever Pikes Peak elapsed time in 2012, Rhys Millen Racing is looking forward to defending the title this year with the “Extreme” Hyundai Genesis Coupe, also known as the PM580T.

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 |  May 22, 10:02 AM

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Hyundai won’t be the first automaker to manufacture and sell a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), but it will be the first company to mass produce such a vehicle with the Tuscon FCEV, which will be available in 2015. 

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 |  May 21, 10:32 AM

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It may be hard to believe, but BMWs can be cheaper in Korea than cars from Hyundai.

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 |  May 08, 4:08 PM

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If he were real, Andy Dufresne would be impressed with Hyundai CEO John Krafcik who despite the obstacles is being named the 2013 Automotive Executive of the Year

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 |  May 03, 2:31 PM

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Ah to be young again. AutoGuide’s nationally recognized, board-certified Oracles remember their youth vividly… it was terrible. People often say age is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel, unfortunately they were born wearing elastic-waist jeans and Science Olympiad fanny packs. Gingivitis arrived when they were in middle school.

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 |  Apr 26, 4:44 PM

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It’s Friday and another work week is slowly…  drawing… to… a… close. Like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic musical CATS, this string of five days feels like it’s never going to end. At least people aren’t prancing around the AutoGuide offices in leotards and leg warmers. Meow!

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 |  Apr 25, 3:01 PM

Junk in the Trunk


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Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.

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 |  Apr 25, 1:52 PM

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Hyundai found itself in hot water today after an ad aimed at the European market used a suicide attempt to sell cars.

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 |  Apr 24, 4:45 PM

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The 2013 Pikes Peak hill climb is approaching, and Hyundai released a pair of videos showing off exactly what the brand is doing to prepare for this years race. 

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 |  Apr 23, 12:01 PM

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When it comes to automotive styling numerous design trends are popular today, but future vehicles are guaranteed to look very different. Functional styling elements will likely play a bigger role in exterior design, things like integrated air vents and spoilers. Naturally vehicle interiors will receive major updates as well, but arguably government regulations are the most important things driving change. Ever-increasing safety and fuel-economy standards are impacting automotive design in major ways.

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 |  Apr 17, 7:46 AM

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Hyundai previewed its 2014 Genesis luxury sedan early this year during the Detroit Auto Show and spy photos are revealing some of what will carry over into production.

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 |  Apr 03, 12:02 PM

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Side curtain airbags are no good if they also send a piece of metal in your direction during deployment.

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 |  Apr 03, 10:40 AM

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Hyundai and Kia announced a recall on Wednesday that affects nearly 1.7 million vehicles, over issues with the stop lamp switch which can cause the brake lights to malfunction among other problems. 

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 |  Apr 02, 1:32 PM

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Among the cars at the Seoul Motor Show, Hyundai took the wraps off of the E4U personal mobility vehicle, complete with a windshield helmet that you can’t help but look goofy in. 

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 |  Apr 01, 10:06 AM

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Hyundai is looking into the feasibility of launching a pickup truck, and is currently studying what size of pickup would be best for the American market. 

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 |  Apr 01, 7:31 AM

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While Americans are currently enjoying the debut of the 2014 Hyundai Equus at the 2013 New York Auto Show, residents of South Korea are being treated to a special edition of the current Hyundai Equus.

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 |  Mar 29, 7:22 PM

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation on 393,000 Hyundai Sonatas over reports of rust that have led to electrical problems.

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 |  Mar 28, 8:32 AM

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Hyundai has unveiled its HND-9 Venace Concept at the Seoul Motor Show, calling it a luxury sports coupe concept that gives us a preview of the 2015 Genesis Coupe.

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