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On this day in history: April 25
  • 1931: Ferdinand Porsche creates the company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmBH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau. In this venture, Porsche will create the plans for the 16-cylinder Auto Union and the ... Ladybug.
  • 1967: In Montreal, the Turcot Interchange is open to trafic
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News2024 Hyundai Elantra is More Refined, N Sticks With Manual Gearbox
Similar to the larger Sonata , the compact Hyundai Elantra gets a mid-cycle update for the 2024 model year that includes several cosmetic revisions and new technology. The exterior doesn’t change much, but the company says it boasts a more refined look. The front end incorporates thinner headlights that are …
RecallsHyundai Elantra Drivers Need to Watch Out for Unintended Acceleration
Unintended acceleration problems are forcing Hyundai to recall thousands of Elantra sedans in North America, more specifically Elantra Hybrid models. In some cases, the car may slowly accelerate after the brake pedal is released. The company says this problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" …
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
NewsHyundai Refreshes Sporty Elantra N for 2024
Following our first look at the 2024 Elantra’s mid-cycle update earlier this year, Hyundai is now showing the high-performance 2024 Elantra N a.k.a. Avante N in South Korea. Similar to the regular Elantra , the main differences can be found at both ends of the car. Up front, the redesigned …
RecallsBraking Issue Forces Hyundai to Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars in Canada
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 …
News2024 Hyundai Elantra to Show Prettier Face
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most popular cars in Canada, and with the current generation having been launched as a 2021 model, it appears a mid-cycle update is in order for 2024. What can we expect? Well, the company today previewed the refreshed design of the Korean-spec Avante, …
NewsAJAC Names Best Vehicles in Canada for 2023
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today announced the vehicles its members selected as the best in Canada for 2023 in each of 12 categories More than 250 vehicles were initially considered for this year's awards. Those newly designed, recently refreshed and carried over from the previous year were …
RecallsDual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall
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 …
NewsHyundai Now Has a Fix for Easy-to-Steal Cars
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, …
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