Tests and Features

The Toyota Prius ’ new rival is now on sale. The Hyundai Ioniq is available with a choice of three distinct powertrains, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid (arriving at the end of the year) and fully electric versions. In order to demonstrate how efficient the Ioniq could be, the Korean brand …

When Hyundai unveiled the new Elantra and its now-famous Superstructure, the press was sceptical. What could possibly be so special about this chassis? But despite our collective doubts, the final product was impressive and refined, elevating the Elantra sedan among the leading compact cars. The same doubt crept up when …

Compact cars are still very popular in Canada, but the segment is struggling of late because Canadian consumers are turning to small SUVs and crossovers, most of which offer the added safety of all-wheel drive. And yet, with a good set of winter tires for the snowy season, a compact …

If you spend any time at all speaking with automotive enthusiasts either in person or online, a noticeable trend emerges if the topic relates to Hyundai. More often than not, people are impressed with the direction of the company and the ambition of its lineup. Count me among those people …

We had to wait until the sixth-generation Hyundai Elantra to finally get a performance version of this Korean compact car. However, the Hyundai Elantra Sport might be the most powerful Elantra ever offered, with its 201-horsepower, turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, it isn’t as zesty as its competitors, namely the Ford …

The Car Guide was on hand for the launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, a car that offers three different ways to “drive electric.” Not only that, but the Ioniq also represents the brand's most significant step in alternative drive systems. The manufacturer is crossing its fingers that sales will …

During the media launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Canada’s President and CEO, Don Romano, mentioned that in the medium term, no single technology will replace the internal combustion engine. Just like many of the other speakers, he believes that a range of choices will be available and that …

You think one single powertrain technology will soon replace the good old combustion engine? It won’t be the case. What we’ll see is exactly the strategy Hyundai is deploying with its new Ioniq, a choice of three advanced and electrified powertrains—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. All the consumer will …

David Paterson, GM Canada Vice President of Corporate and Environmental Affairs. Wolfgang Hoffmann, President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada. François Lefèvre, Manager, Executive Planning & Chief Marketing Manager – LEAF at Nissan Canada. Don Romano, President and CEO, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. And Ted Lancaster, Vice President and COO, Kia …

This week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s 2017 CCOTY testing is in full swing at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. Among the eight vehicle categories this year is the Best New Sports/Performance Car Category that rounds up—as its name suggests—performance-oriented models sold by mainstream brands. This …