Top 10 Vehicles Causing the Most Accidents
Top 10
June 20, 2023
Hyundai Veloster
Each of the two Veloster coupes with three side doors targets a very different, even opposite, clientele. The one that is powered by a 1.6L 138-hp four-cylinder engine is aimed at those seeking an economical sport coupe, while the trim with the 201-hp turbo is intended for those looking for a high-performance sport coupe. There are six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
These Vehicles Are Not Coming Back in Canada for 2023
Galleries
December 29, 2022
Affordable Pre-Owned Cars That Are Also Fun to Drive
Pre-owned vehicles
Not everyone sees the pleasure of driving the same way. Incidentally, a vehicle with a price tag deemed reasonable by one buyer can be too expensive for another’s budget. Fair enough, so let’s say you’re looking for an exciting pre-owned car that will put a smile on your face without …May 2, 2022
10 Good Vehicles Nobody Buys
Top 10
August 12, 2021
Every New Car You Can Buy With a Manual Transmission
Galleries
April 12, 2021
The Most Fun-to-Drive Cars for 2021
Galleries
December 30, 2020
Top 10 Most Powerful Cars Under $40,000 for 2020
Top 10
July 3, 2020
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: a GT, but not a GTI
Test Drives
The Hyundai Veloster is a peculiar little beast. It arrived on the market for the 2012 model year and stunned the compact-car landscape with its offbeat design, and especially its asymmetrical door layout. Despite its modest architecture, the Veloster boasted surprisingly amusing driving dynamics, although its 1.6-litre, four-cylinder borrowed from …May 21, 2019
2019 Hyundai Veloster N: The Firecracker
First Drives
SACRAMENTO, California – The sport compact car segment has been going strong for about 40 years now, as the Volkswagen Golf GTI was—and still is today—considered the benchmark vehicle. Rivals from across the globe have come and gone, but Korea had yet to produce a worthy contender. Until now. By …October 29, 2018
2019 Hyundai Veloster N: We’re Driving it This Week
Spotlight on
The Car Guide is heading to southern California in order to get our grubby hands on the Veloster N, Hyundai’s first high-performance vehicle earmarked for North America. The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N is equipped with a turbocharged, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that manages to spit out 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet …October 25, 2018
2019 Hyundai Veloster: Once Gone and Now Returning Stronger
First Drives
It disappeared for the 2018 model year and we thought we would never see it again. After all, sales of the Veloster had become marginal, as is the case with most of its direct competitors. So, why does Hyundai insist to bring the little coupe back? Because unlike some manufacturers, …May 25, 2018
2016 Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition: Looking The Part
Test Drives
In the world of affordable hatchbacks, the Hyundai Veloster is the beret-wearing, chain-smoking beatnik who's brave enough to live life at 90-degree angles to what's currently trendy. "Look at me with my three doors," it seems to say, flaunting its asymmetry as a form of slam poetry written in steel …December 11, 2015
Braking Issue Forces Hyundai to Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars in Canada
Recalls
It’s not every day that you see an automaker recall around 300,000 vehicles in Canada, but Hyundai just did following the discovery of a particular issue with the braking system. The exact number of units amounts to 295,577, while the list of affected models includes the 2011-2016 Elantra and Equus …March 14, 2023
Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall
Recalls
It’s safe to say that the dual-clutch transmission developed and sold by Hyundai and Kia is generating mixed reviews so far. And now a particular manufacturing issue has been discovered, prompting the two companies to announce a recall. More than 130,000 vehicles are affected in North America. Transport Canada has …October 17, 2022
Hyundai Now Has a Fix for Easy-to-Steal Cars
News
Hyundai has come up with a plan to protect its most theft-prone vehicles after several videos were posted on social media in recent months showing how easy it is to hotwire the engine and drive away. We’re talking about certain 2016-2021 Accent, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata, Veloster, Venue, Kona, Tucson, …October 3, 2022
Bell Tolls for Hyundai’s Quirky but Feisty Veloster N
News
Along with the IONIQ sedan, whose production will end in July, another Hyundai car is on the way out. The hot little Veloster N will also cease to exist next month after a career of more than 10 years. The Veloster originally debuted for the 2012 model year as an …June 20, 2022
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Honda Civic Type R
News
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Sporty compact cars delight thrill seekers that still want a certain versatility. And once again this year there’s no better pick than the Honda Civic Type R . An accomplished …May 10, 2021
Robert Wickens Back at the Wheel After 2018 Crash
Racing
A little less than three years ago, Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was involved in a terrible accident while participating in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway on August 19, 2018. The catastrophic event resulted in a series of serious injuries for Wickens, including a thoracic spinal fracture, spinal …May 5, 2021
Hyundai Recalls Over 110,000 Vehicles in Canada
Recalls
Hyundai is announcing two new recalls that affect a little more than 110,000 vehicles in Canada. The first one is similar to Kia’s recall from last week . It involves the 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona , 2019-2020 Elantra and 2019-2020 Veloster , representing 60,698 units. Hyundai says the piston oil rings …May 4, 2021
Even More Kia, Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Because They Could Catch Fire
Recalls
Kia has just announced a recall on 39,658 vehicles in Canada to address a problem that is not insignificant: a fire could break out in the engine compartment while driving. The company says it’s conducting this recall as a preventative measure to prevent fire risk due to potential fuel leaks, …December 14, 2020
Chevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds
News
Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …August 27, 2020
2021 Hyundai Veloster N Returns, Base Veloster Models Axed in Canada
News
The Hyundai Veloster N is exceeding expectations since coming to market two years ago. For 2020, the company had to import 89 percent more units in Canada to meet demand. On the other hand, the base Veloster (147 hp) and Veloster Turbo (201 hp) are not as interesting, so they …August 5, 2020
Hyundai Veloster N Performance Concept Headed to SEMA
SEMA
The 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is fast approaching and many automakers have already announced their lineup for the event. Hyundai is no exception. We first saw an off-road-ready Veloster; now, check out this sportier version of the Veloster N hatchback. The Veloster N Performance Concept features engineered, OEM-quality …October 30, 2019
This SEMA-bound Hyundai Veloster is an Off-road Beast
SEMA
What do you get when you cross Hyundai’s sporty little coupe with a dedicated off-roader? The answer is the Veloster Grappler concept, which will be officially unveiled at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas early next month. Based on a standard Veloster , the Grappler boasts increased ground clearance …October 17, 2019
