New Hyundai digital key app lets drivers replace car keys with a smartphone
Hyundai is working to make key fobs a thing of the past. It is launching a smartphone app that allows owners to unlock their car doors and start the engine. This digital key will be available this fall on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan. Hyundai says the app will be useful for car sharing and in-car delivery.
Hyundai’s virtual cockpit limits distractions on the road, study finds
The idea of having digital displays in front of you while you drive may sound distracting, but it might actually help you navigate the roads. A new study testing Hyundai's virtual cockpit concept found that drivers weren't overly distracted while using the dashboard and found it intuitive to use.
Augmented reality navigation overlays direction information onto the road
No more looking down for directions when you're driving -- Hyundai has unveiled a futuristic head-up display for cars at CES 2019. The Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) Navigation System directions that appear in front of the driver's eyes, overlaid onto the road in front of the car.
Kia and Hyundai recall another 500,000 vehicles over fire risk
Kia and Hyundai have recalled more than 500,000 vehicles in the U.S. over issues that could cause a fire. Affected models include the Kia Soul and Sportage, as well as Hyundai's Tucson vehicle. An additional recall affects almost 100,000 Kia Sedona minivans regarding a safety issue with the front passenger seat.
Hyundai has created the ‘world’s first multi-collision airbag system’
Around 30 percent of vehicle accidents involve multiple collisions, a reality that prompted Hyundai to develop what it claims is the world's first airbag capable of deploying in a multi-impact traffic accident. The South Korean automaker plans to fit the system into future Hyundai and Kia automobiles.
Hyundai’s Veloster N hot hatchback will prove its mettle on the track
The Hyundai Veloster N will go racing to prove the credibility of Hyundai's new N performance division. Unveiled at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the Veloster N race car will compete in a class with other small cars. It hits the track for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona January 25.
You’ll soon be able to unlock the Hyundai Santa Fe like it’s an iPhone
Hyundai will add fingerprint-recognition technology to the Santa Fe SUV in 2019. Owners will be able to lock or unlock the doors and start the engine by simply placing their finger on a button. Hyundai notes the system is nearly foolproof and it pledges to continue developing the technology in the coming years.
Baby, you can’t drive my cube: All the insane self-driving lounges at CES 2019
Why drive when you can ride? At CES 2019, car companies are showing off an array of self-driving shuttles, cars, and vans that promise to ferry passengers from Point A to Point B while they kick back and relax in comfort. This year, CES is all about living rooms on wheels.
8 seats and 16 cupholders: 2020 Hyundai Palisade reports for family-hauling duty
Hyundai unveiled the 2020 Palisade at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The South Korean firm's biggest SUV seats up to eight passengers in a spacious, well-lit cabin decked out with useful tech features like wireless charging and smartphone connectivity. Power comes from a 3.8-liter V6 rated at 290 horsepower.
Hyundai wants you to park in the scorching sun to charge your car
Hyundai has announced it will begin mass-producing solar panels for electric and hybrid cars after 2019. The technology can charge between 30 and 60 percent of a hybrid car's battery pack per day. Of course, you're more likely to see a 60-percent charge if you live in Arizona than if you live in Oregon.
Hyundai Kona Electric beats the Chevrolet Bolt on range
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the all-electric version of Hyundai's oddly-styled Kona crossover. Set to go on sale as a 2019 model, the long-range version of the Kona Electric delivers up to 258 miles of driving on a single charge, according to the EPA. That beats the Chevy Bolt EV by about 20 miles.
Hyundai unveils Kona Iron Man Edition, but would Tony Stark approve?
Would Tony Stark drive a Hyundai? The Korean automaker unveiled a Kona Iron Man Edition special edition at 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, and plans to put it on sale in 2019, with a limited production run. This little crossover certainly a good way to show off your Marvel fandom.
Hyundai is stepping up its autonomous car game with an Autotalks investment
Hyundai wants to make it easier for cars to talk to one another, and now, has put its money where its mouth is. On Tuesday, the Korean carmaker announced a partnership with Autotalks, an Israeli vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology company dedicated to bettering road safety.
Hyundai goes big with HDC-2 Grandmaster full-size SUV concept
The Hyundai HDC-2 Grandmaster concept previews the South Korean automaker's upcoming eight-seat, full-size SUV. But Hyundai isn't saying much about the Grandmaster, let alone the production model that will follow it. The Grandmaster debuts at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show.
Starting under $20,000, the 2019 Veloster shows Hyundai can still deliver value
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster, which hits U.S. showrooms later this year, starts at just under $20,000. That base price includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a healthy 147 horsepower from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Turbo models start at around $24,000.
Consumers don’t have to use genuine parts to maintain a warranty, FTC says
In its review of warranty policies, the FTC slams six companies for forcing consumers to use genuine parts or obtain service from an authorized partner to maintain their warranty coverage. The FTC said consumers should be allowed to use their devices with any peripherals, accessories, or software.
The bolder, edgier 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe arrives stateside
Entering its fourth generation, the new Santa Fe is completely new from the ground up with new powertrains, a new design, and a new platform.
The all-electric Genesis Essentia concept is the luxury future we want to see
The Genesis Essential concept is the latest effort by Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand to prove that it can make desirable high-end vehicles.
2019 Genesis G70 luxury sedan has the BMW 3 Series in its sights
The 2019 Genesis G70 is the Hyundai luxury brand's answer to the BMW 3 Series. But can it can compete against the well-established German?
Toyota and Hyundai announce massive, separate recalls of trucks, SUVs
Toyota announced a recall of 65,000 brand-new Sequoia and Tundra vehicles this week, while Hyundai separately announced the recall of roughly 43,900 Santa Fe vehicles.
Hyundai’s 2019 Santa Fe gets a grille big enough to swallow a small hatchback
The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe debuts at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, with a new look, more space, and more tech.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid gets makeover in beauty, power departments
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata hybrid models get a more expressive design and meaningful upgrades to the gasoline-electric powertrain.
Hyundai i30 N TCR is a small race car that packs a big punch
The Hyundai i30 N TCR will race in the United States later this year, even though the road-going version isn't sold here.
Hyundai shows off a fuel-efficient (and fast) fleet of autonomous cars
Hyundai announced that a fleet of it fuel cell electric cars successfully completed a "self-driven 190 kilometer (118 mile) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang.
Aliens exist — and they just sent us the 2018 Hyundai Kona crossover
Hyundai is again expanding its lineup of crossovers and SUVs, this time with a boldly-styled entry-level model named Kona.
Genesis’ stunning New York Concept may give Mercedes and BMW a reason to worry
The Genesis brand has revealed the New York Concept at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
Giant tires and jet fuel helped this Hyundai Santa Fe cross Antarctica
A Hyundai Santa Fe crossed Antarctica in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ernest Shackleton's expedition.
Hyundai’s new Accent sounds better than ever thanks to a host of new touches
Hyundai chose the 2017 Orange County Auto Show as its stage to introduce the 2018 model year Accent subcompact car.
All-new 2019 Veloster introduces Hyundai’s performance arm to the U.S.
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster is still asymmetrical, but it looks sharper than before and it offers more power than its predecessor.
Hyundai Mobis shows off self-parking and eco-friendly automotive technology
At CES 2018, Hyundai Mobis debuted a number of new technologies geared at making cars safer, more user-friendly, and greener.
Hyundai’s pioneering Nexo shows hydrogen technology has matured
Built on a standalone platform, the Hyundai Nexo will become a rolling laboratory of self-driving technology in the coming years.
Hyundai’s Nexo hydrogen crossover can power appliances, give plants a drink
The hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo can power basic home appliances and the water vapor it emits can even water plants.
New panorama sunroof airbag keeps you in the car and protects your head
Hyundai claims to have developed the world's first panorama sunroof airbag that can inflate in a rollover crash in 0.08 seconds.
Hyundai Ioniq-based HyperEconiq is a hyper-miler's dream come true
Based on the Hyundai Ioniq, the HyperEconiq concept relies on weight-saving and drag-reducing modifications to return over 80 mpg.