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RecallsAnother 80,000 Hyundais and Kias Recalled in Canada for Fire Risk
Recalls involving a fluid leak or an electrical short circuit that could result in a fire should never be ignored by car owners, even though the number of reported incidents is extremely small. Hyundai and Kia both continue to be under fire (pun intended). This time, over half a million …
RacingCanadian Robert Wickens Returns to Racing in Hyundai Elantra N TCR
Former IndyCar star Robert Wickens, who’s back behind the wheel after suffering a terrible accident that left him paralyzed in 2018, will co-drive the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR race car along with fellow Canadian champion Mark Wilkins in the IMSA’s 2022 International Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC). “Today is …
News2022 Hyundai Elantra N, Kona N to Start Just Under $40,000
Hyundai and performance car enthusiasts who were eagerly awaiting pricing information for the brand’s latest N models can now do some math. Let’s start with the 2022 Elantra N sedan, whose turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine delivers 276 horsepower (or 286 for 20 seconds with the N Grin Shift feature) and …
NewsHyundai EVs With Built-in Hoverboards Could Become a Thing
Automakers are only just beginning to find ways to make good use of the extra space afforded by the new electric vehicle platforms. So far, we’ve seen roomier, more versatile cabins as well as cool, innovative cargo solutions like the storage tunnels in the Rivian R1T and Bollinger B1/B2 .
NewsHyundai Tucson Gains More Adventurous Model
The Hyundai Tucson is now doing what a lot of vehicles are doing these days: adding a more rugged-looking model aimed at adventure-seeking families. Slotting in the middle of the lineup, it will sport the XRT badge in the U.S. and likely be renamed “Urban” in Canada, as is the …
NewsHonda Tops Latest Fuel Economy Rankings, Stellantis is Dead Last
Even though vehicles keep getting bigger and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs leading the way, on average they proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner in 2020 than any of their predecessors, according to the latest Automotive Trends Report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Much of the credit …
News2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Canadian Pricing is Announced
Hyundai Canada has confirmed that the starting price of its new all-electric IONIQ 5 will have a Manufacturer's Suggested MSRP (MSRP) of $44,999. The IONIQ 5 is eligible for both provincial and federal programs designed to encourage Canadian motorists to switch to an electric vehicle. For example, in Québec, IONIQ …
NewsCompact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
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