2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Winning Formula Comes Full Circle

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

The launch of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a bigger deal than you might think. It's not just the third-generation of the automaker's most popular crossover - it officially marks the end of what will forever be known as Old Hyundai. Every single product in the company's stable is either brand new or significantly refreshed, and the well-liked Tucson that kicked off this whole product renaissance is officially the oldest vehicle sitting inside your local Hyundai dealer. (Well, unless they have some of the now-dead Veracruz CUVs still sitting out back.)

What was once a quiet little…
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Is a Hyundai Veloster R-Spec in the Works?

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has only barely arrived at Future Hyundai of Concord, and the rumor mill about another Veloster variant is already turning. More specifically, the word on the street is that Hyundai tuned up the original Veloster just enough to make it Turbo, but left room for more tweaks that could turn into a so-called Veloster Turbo R-Spec.


We told you a bit about the Turbo last month - it's 201-horsepower engine...

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A Sneak Peek of the 2013 Santa Fe Sport

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will roll into Future Hyundai of Concord before long, and the team here wants to be sure that our favorite Concord area drivers know all about it before they take one for a spin. So, how about it? Ready to hear more about the new Santa Fe Sport - namely how much it will cost?


Of course you are. So here are the things you'll need to know to...

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2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT RANKED ONE OF THE “10 BEST BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARS FOR STUDENTS


 COSTA MESA, Calif., August 8, 2012 - The 2012 Hyundai Accent has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's "10 Best Back-To-School Cars for Students." Expert editors of the distinguished source for vehicle information praise the Accent for its fresh appeal, dependability and affordability.

"From funky hatchbacks to stylish sedans, all of KBB.com's 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2012 are affordable, safe and reliable, not to mention fun to drive and fuel efficient. Most importantly, these vehicles fulfill the often distinctively different set of new-car criteria of both parents and students, striking a healthy balance…
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Hyundai Introduces a 201-Horsepower Veloster

Last month, we told you about some of the reasons people in the Oakland area are falling in love with the Veloster. But what we didn't tell you is that Hyundai was busy cooking up a faster engine for the 2013 model, and it'll be here before you know it.


In fact, it's already been test-driven by some very trustworthy sources at an industry event in June, and Edmunds Inside Line was...

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How Hyundai Took America By Surprise

Today, Hyundai boasts a wide lineup of IIHS Top Safety Picks, Kelley Blue Book Green Cars, and even one North American Car of the Year. The story was a bit different in 1986 when the Korean automaker launched their Excel. Not because the Excel wasn't a great car - in fact, drivers loved it for its affordability and laundry list of available features and trim levels - but, because Asian automakers (Like...

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Hyundai Stretches the Elantra for the Chinese Market

Here in the States, the reliable Hyundai Elantra is known for its aerodynamic exterior, smooth drive, and extensive list of features. Even more than that, drivers love it's starting MSRP of $16,695 and comfortable interior. American drivers aren't the only people who love it, either - it's grown to be very popular in China, where Hyundai is the country's fourth best-selling automotive brand.

In an effort to slide up that list...

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Hyundai's Zombie Survival Machine


Hyundai is looking toward the future.

Unfortunately it's a bleak future, where humanity is on the verge of extinction brought upon by the Zombie Apocalypse, but, hey, you've got to plan for everything, right?

The automaker has teamed up with the creator of the "The Walking Dead" comic book series, Robert Kirkman, to create a Zombie Survival Machine based on its new Elantra Coupe, which will be unveiled at San Diego Comic Con on July 11th.

The car was designed by Kirkman who tapped a decade of experience vanquishing zombies to come up with the key protective features…
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Hyundai releases full 2013 Elantra GT pricing, equipment

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - red, dynamic front three-quarter view

After teasing us earlier in the week with a bit of info, Hyundai has officially announced full pricing for the 2013 Elantra GT. Buyers can pick up the five-door with a six-speed manual transmission starting at $18,395, excluding a $775 destination fee. Those who opt for a six-speed automatic gearbox will be asked to pony up an additional $1,000. The model includes niceties like standard heated front seats, projection head lights and fog lights. That base price also covers the model's new driver-selectable steering system and Bluetooth hands-free calling. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine good for 148…
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