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ElectricElectric Motor Shortage Threatens Hyundai, Kia EVs
Consumers who plan to purchase one of Hyundai or Kia ’s next-generation electric vehicles will likely have to be very patient. Demand is sure to be strong, but most importantly some key components are currently missing in order to meet the production targets set by the Korean automaker. No, the …
New ModelsNew Hyundai Staria Looks Like a Minivan From Outer Space
Are you missing the Hyundai Entourage ? Probably not. The Korean automaker quickly abandoned its poor-selling minivan in 2009 to focus on SUVs and crossovers, a move that paid off big time. Elsewhere around the globe, however, minivans and so-called “multi-purpose vehicles” (MPV) are still popular. And today we’d like …
ElectricHyundai to Recycle EV Batteries With Quebec-based Company
One of the biggest concerns with the future mass adoption of electric vehicles is not only the supply of batteries, but also the need to recycle them when they reach the end of their life cycle. We’ve recently told you about Nissan’s efforts in Japan , but closer to home …
New ModelsHyundai Bayon Debuts in Europe While We Stick With the Venue
Hyundai today unveiled a brand new small SUV specifically designed for Europe. It’s called Bayon (named after Bayonne, the capital of the Basque Country in the south-west of France) and slots below the Kona . It’s a much different-looking product than the Venue that hit the market about a year …
ElectricHyundai to Replace All Kona EV Batteries Globally
Back in October, we told you that Hyundai planned to recall more than 76,000 Kona Electric SUVs around the world, including 4,375 in Canada, over battery cell fire risks. Fifteen cases have been reported so far, including two in Canada. According to Reuters , the Korean automaker has finally agreed …
NewsIIHS Announces Top Safety Pick Award Winners for 2021
A clear sign that automakers are making significant improvements in terms of safety, 49 different models have earned a 2021 Top Safety Pick+ award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), up from just 22 last year. Adding the 41 other models identified as a 2021 Top Safety …
News2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5: AWD Electric Crossover for a New World
Hyundai is taking its EV offensive to the next level with the introduction of the all-new 2022 IONIQ 5, a fully electric crossover built on a dedicated platform and full of promise. Slated to go on sale in Canada as early as this year, the production model is largely inspired …
News2022 Hyundai Kona Gets New CVT, More Powerful Turbo Engine
Originally introduced in 2018, the Hyundai Kona is on a serious roll. It even finished among the three best-selling SUVs in Canada last year, behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Think about that. Many new competitors have hit the market recently and others will be redesigned soon, so the …
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