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Hyundai has come a long way since it arrived in Canada. Not only are its products on the verge of becoming the benchmark in certain segments, but the automaker has also managed to radically transform its image, leaving behind its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of inexpensive but poor quality …

Having been on the market since 2010, the Genesis Coupe was starting to need a little lift. The rejuvenation process is now complete. Not surprisingly, the vehicle’s Korean engineers seized this opportunity to revamp its appearance, even though it was already a good-looking car. They crafted a more aggressive nose …

At the 2012 Montreal International Auto Show, Hyundai lifted the veil off the 201-horsepower Veloster Turbo for the first time in Canada. And although I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I can confidently confirm that this Veloster can finally be proud of its name. But let’s be …

Of all the compact sedans currently on the market, the Hyundai Elantra is, according to a lot of people, one of the most attractive. And even those who don’t agree have to admit that its dynamic style garners attention. The cabin is also a crowd-pleaser, with a user-friendly and ergonomic …

Are the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio5 twin hatchbacks? Maybe on paper, but not in pictures (see our photo gallery). When the time comes to put your money where your mouth is and choose, you should know that one offers a lot more than the other. Don’t let the term …

Korea really never ceases to amaze us! For some time, this county’s automakers have been coming out with some very stylish vehicles. While Kia recently surprised us with the introduction of the Optima, Hyundai followed with the launch of the 2012 Veloster, a vehicle that stands out in the automobile …

It was highly acclaimed after its 2009 launch, winning the Canadian Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year titles. And the 2012 versions will offer more powerful engines, including a 429-hp V8. But even with this added vigour and new 5.0 R-Spec name, the Hyundai Genesis …

The Accent, Hyundai’s popular sub-compact, is fresh off a complete makeover. The new generation has nothing in common with the previous one… and that’s good news! Its lines are reminiscent of those of its big sister, the Elantra, especially when viewed from the front. The 2012 Accent is available in …

The match of the month pits two recently launched compacts against one another. On one side, there’s the new Cruze, which General Motors is really counting on. On the other side, there’s the completely redesigned Hyundai Elantra. The winds of change are starting to blow with the arrival of these …

Hyundai has just presented the new Elantra to the Canadian press. Distinctly more modern than the vintage it is replacing, this new sedan is right in line with the latest trends. In other words, it’s bigger, more powerful and better equipped – and offered at the same price! Under the …