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The newly redesigned hybrid version of the midsize Sonata sedan will be on sale this month at Hyundai dealerships, and will be priced just below the $30K threshold. It features a direct-injected 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission for a combined output of 193 horsepower.

The future looks bright for the Aston Martin brand—if the cars it plans to show off at Pebble Beach Automotive Week are any indication, that is. With the British brand now in its second century—the company was founded in 1913—it has decided to show off its past, present and future …

Japanese luxury brand Infiniti has just announced some updates for their 2016 model range, the most significant being the addition of a new engine in the compact Q50 sedan. Actually, we already knew a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine would eventually equip the Q50, after Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz announced a strategic …

After the launch of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic coupe last year, it’s the convertible’s turn to get dressed up in retro clothes. The Beetle Classic Convertible gets checkered, two-tone cloth and leatherette upholstery with colour-matched dash and door sill trim, while a leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel includes switchgear to …

I've never been one to refer to a car dealership as the cleverly-concocted "stealership." Sure, I've heard stories over the years that have left me scratching my head, including one Jim Kenzie touched on earlier this season where the son of one of Motoring TV's camera guys was told that …

The first MINI Connected smartphone app was released five years ago, and a newly redesigned version will be available for download later this month, offering five main features. The app’s new functionality is called MINI Streetwise, which displays the best route the user should take before starting the trip. Using …

The most potent ‘DB’ model in the company’s history was first unveiled to the public at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed . Next week at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT will be shown for the first time on North American soil. First and …

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ climatic test cell has been upgraded with a 4x4 dyno for testing the growing number of 4x4 and AWD vehicles in its product range. The front dyno can handle up to 350 horsepower, while the rear dyno is able to withstand loads of up to 650 …

What do the Ford Mustang and F-150 have in common? Apparently a new 'sport mode' that ensures the truck stays in the so-called "sweet spot" of the powerband and holds lower gears longer. Activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice, sport mode is engaged when an 's' appears next …

A new and improved infotainment system and a bunch of electronic safety driving aids will be added to VW’s line-up, in addition to a reskinned 2016 Passat midsize sedan that will arrive this fall and the newly available turbo 1.4L engine in the 2016 Jetta. The MIB II infotainment system …