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Winter in the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The rear-drive performance sedan isn't a favorite mode of transportation with most cold-blooded Canadians travelling in the winter. Often considered 'slippery', 'scary' or 'unstable', many shoppers dealing with snowy roads avoid rear-drive cars in favor of front or all-wheel-driven models.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe First Impressions
Friday, February 24, 2012
Hyundai knowingly or not planted a seed in young minds in the late nineties when they launched the Tiburon. Only a few years earlier, a company called EA introduced a driving game you may have heard of: The Need for Speed. This game created a frenzy.
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Hyundai, coming to a driveway near you
Monday, February 27, 2012
Much like Cadillac, Hyundai wishes that consumers think of the present and the future when it comes to their brand. Like Cadillac, when remembering the past, they want potential buyers to hold certain ideals in mind. For Hyundai, it's value. For Cadillac, it's "Cadillac."
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2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Review
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Despite punishing fuel prices, large performance sedans remain highly popular in the premium segment. The 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec represents all that's desirable in that market, and it does so with more horsepower and less capital outlay than most.
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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The updated 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has more attitude than ever, with bold new lines that make a huge visual impact. The engines now use aluminum alloy for lighter weight and better thermal efficiency.
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2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Review
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
So much has been said and written on Hyundai, that I wasn't sure what I was going to bring forth the next time I was going to be called upon to scribble a few words on the Korean giant. Then, earlier in 2011, they announced the coming of a more powerful V8 that was to sit below the bonnet of the new top-of-the-line Genesis R-Spec.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: 271 & 345 ponies
Monday, November 14, 2011
At a special event held last Saturday in South Korea, Hyundai finally revealed the specifications of the upcoming 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe engines. It looks like we'll be treated not only to a more contemporary-looking ride, but to a much more potent one as well.
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The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is here
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
What's the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gonna look like? The question has been on everyone's lips for months now. After various images of a heavily camouflaged something and countless rumours circled the internet, the Korean automaker has finally graced us with the first official photos of the car via its blog.
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Hyundai's powertrain lead
Friday, November 11, 2011
You've got to wonder, like seriously, if Hyundai's got anyone at BMW worried. The German automaker virtually pioneered the now-mandatory mentality of efficient performance, launching one powertrain technology after the other to create machines that were both gutsy and efficient. The Korean automaker, in many regards, is right on their tail.
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SEMA 2011: Hyundai's 450-hp RM500 Genesis Coupe
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) unveiled a juiced-up Genesis Coupe at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. For this third collaboration, they've come up with a mighty 5.0L V8 that produces 450 horsepower!
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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Review
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I don't recall ever driving a car from a Korean manufacturer that's had as much character and testosterone as the Genesis Coupe - particularly with the V6. Comparisons with the Ford Mustang are inevitable, and while Hyundai didn't quite nail it this sports car is no less impressive.
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Fun & games with Hyundai
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Yours truly, along with a number of other automotive journalists, was recently invited to spend a day with Hyundai. From the details provided, the general idea was to supply us a little seat time in the company's updated 2012 Elantra and to allow us to experience a few of its other automotive offerings.
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Next-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan may offer AWD
Friday, July 29, 2011
Korean brand Hyundai crashed the luxury-sedan party two years ago with the Genesis sedan, but one element it lacks to really go head-to-head against the competition is the availability of all-wheel drive.
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2012 Hyundai Genesis First Impressions
Thursday, June 23, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Sometimes past experiences can be quite scarring and leave an impression we're not likely to forget anytime soon. Be it a traumatizing accident, the loss of something important or a crappy car. Trust me, it can be quite life-altering to own a car that's a piece of junk the moment you drive it home. And unfortunately, the make of that scarring vehicle will forever hold a tarnished place in your heart.
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Las Vegas, baby
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
As I touched down in what looked to be a barren desert landscape, Las Vegas appeared in my airplane window. Neat, groomed neighbourhoods of perfectly spaced homes in triangles, squares and circles of green surrounded by cascading brown spaces, connected with black tarmac greeted me. And as we quickly approached the runway, suddenly The Strip loomed. I spotted the Luxor first, then the MGM Grand, then the Eiffel tower--just like the movies. So it really does look like that.
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2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan pricing rises slightly; R-Spec model on the way
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Hyundai Canada released pricing for its updated 2012 Genesis sedan, which will start at $39,999, or $1,000 above the 2011 model. In addition, a range-topping R-Spec variant will be available for the first time in the country, much to the delight of sporty driving enthusiasts.
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Safe to get excited?
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Alrighty, gearheads. You've been following the news and studying the latest upcoming hardware slated for release by the automotive industry in the coming months. You've been reading up on the latest new technological advances and the models they're bolted to. You've formed some opinions on the manufacturers, models and hardware-- and decided whether or not to get excited about them.
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Hyundai Equus, Genesis to offer AWD for 2014
Friday, May 13, 2011
Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik finally announced what fans of the Korean brand have been clamouring for a long time. Starting in the 2014 model year, both the Hyundai Genesis and Equus premium sedans will be available with all-wheel drive.
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Top 10 Engine bays
Monday, January 03, 2011
A clean and tidy engine bay is always pleasing. This explains the engine-cover fad that has taken over where ignition wires and valve covers have left off.
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Hyundai will bank on premium cachet and pricing
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Hyundai has just unveiled the guidelines of its new global branding strategy called "modern premium," which will firmly position the Korean automaker as one of the most prestigious car nameplates in the world. The plan will focus on quality customer service, innovative marketing tools as well as vehicles with a more upscale look and feel.
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Rhys Millen and Hyundai teams up to beat the Pikes Peak record
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
RedBull just released a teaser of the new Hyundai "Genesis" prepped to climb the Pikes Peak. Driver Rhys Millen explains all the preparation that went into the car. Hyundai and Millen had one thing in mind when they build the car, breaking the current Pikes Peak record of 10:01.408 minutes set by Nobuhiro Tajima in 2007.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT Review (video)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Are you a child of the eighties? If so, you know that Hyundai was building Ponies and Excels while we wore Hypercolor shirts and drooled over cars like the Nissan 300ZX, Mazda RX-7 and Toyota Supra.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT Review
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Few cars have this much weight on their shoulders, I mean fenders. After all, the Genesis sedan (which is a totally different machine except for the name) received so many trophies and accolades, none bigger than the 2009 North American Car of the Year award.
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Hennessey Tuner School Transforms Hyundai Genesis Coupe Into 500-HP Beast
Friday, October 30, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Demonstrating the wide range of aftermarket potential for the Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Motor America has partnered with Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) and the Tuner School to develop a powerful entry for this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The matte black, carbon fiber-wrapped Hennessey Genesis Carbon Coupe is designed with a high-end European look and performance capabilities to match. The vehicle will be in Hyundai's display at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 3-6, 2009 (booth # 24387).
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Hyundai Genesis Sedan to Receive Custom Paint Graphic Live at SEMA
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., - Hyundai Motor America and Street Concepts, one of the leading developers of auto show vehicles, bring custom vehicle design live to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a paint demonstration on a Genesis sedan. Detroit-based illustrator and graphic designer Courtney Mason will paint a one-of-a-kind graphic on a Pearl White Street Concepts Genesis sedan in Hyundai's display at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 3-6, 2009 (booth #24387).
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The RMR RM460: 500-Horsepower Genesis Coupe!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. - As the centerpiece of this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) fabricated a Genesis Coupe with the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 powerplant to develop the RM460 Genesis Coupe. The mid-engine configuration and enhancements create a 500-horsepower street car worthy of taking on any track or road course.
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Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec At The 2009 SEMA Show
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, the perfect blank canvas for tuners, priced at $23,750 U.S. is beginning to arrive at dealerships across the country. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 2.0T Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. The Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec - the first production R-Spec model to arrive in the U.S.
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Genesis Coupe Customized by GReddy to be Featured at SEMA Show
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., - To enhance the tunability of its most dynamic performance car ever, Hyundai has teamed up with GReddy Performance Parts to manufacture products for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. These high-performance parts will be displayed on the "GReddy X-Gen Street Genesis Coupe" show car at SEMA 2009.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T
Monday, August 31, 2009
Hyundai has established credibility and a burgeoning reputation by taking the big boys on head-to-head with less expensive examples of high-end machinery. Just last year, their new Genesis Sedan walked away with title to AJAC's Luxury Car of the Year (under $50,000). This year, Hyundai has Infiniti's G37 Coupe squarely in its sights as it launches its latest missile, the Genesis Coupe.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Review (video)
Friday, August 21, 2009
During a recent summertime hot-spell, I visited a local creamery for a giant ice-cream cone. While my artery-clogging snack was being prepared, I didn't notice the crowd gathering in the parking lot around the electric blue Genesis Coupe 2.0T I drove there.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium Review
Monday, August 03, 2009
Fifteen years later, the new Genesis Coupe with the turbo 2.0-litre engine also offers interesting performance at an affordable price. But an important distinction between it and its predecessor is that Hyundai builds much better cars now.
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Sports Coupes Comparison Test (video)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
All right, all right, we know the results of a comparison test never make everybody happy. That's especially the case when the subject of such comparison is a group of highly-desirable, highly-entertaining cars like the 6 sports coupes we've recently pitted against each other.
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A hot, sporty summer!
Monday, May 25, 2009
With summer right around the corner, sports cars are once again gracing Canada's roads. And it's pretty hard to overlook the spectacular new models that are available to drivers across the country.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe First Impressions
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Hyundai is expanding its lineup in every sense of the word. Hot on the heels of the ever-surprising Genesis sedan, the company is striking back with an all-new two-door variant. The idea behind this latest initiative is pretty simple: to offer a sporty, luxurious yet unpretentious coupe at a price that defies all competitors. Obviously, styling reigns supreme.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Review
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Unless you've been living on another planet for the past several months, you know that the 2009 Hyundai Genesis full-size sedan has won multiple awards in Canada and North America for its affordable luxury, outstanding value, inspired driving and impeccable fit and finish. Actually, the sub-$50K price puts this beautiful import in a class of its own. Talk about a slap in the face of German competitors.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe unveiled in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A new upscale luxury coupe will arrive in Hyundai showrooms later this year, and it's called the Genesis Coupe. Although it shares no body panels with the Genesis sedan, the coupe shares its rear-wheel drive layout. Power will come from a choice of two engines. The base Genesis Coupe will get a turbo 2.0-litre inline-4 that produces 223 horsepower and 217 lb-ft, while uplevel models get a 24-valve, 3.8-litre V6 that belts out 310 horses and 263 lb-ft.
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2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Announced at NAIAS
Sunday, January 11, 2009
For the past 16 years, a group of North American jurors has convened yearly to vote on the North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year. The panel of some 50 automotive journalists has selected the Ford Flex, Hyundai Genesis and Volkswagen Jetta TDI as finalists for the 2009 North American Car of the Year- while the truck of the year finalists included the Dodge Ram, Ford F-150 and Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Preview
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Let's face it; the Tiburon virtually has no more compact sports coupe competitors, a segment that's on the artificial respirator. Coupes seemed to have moved upmarket, and Hyundai must rethink its strategy.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Review (video)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Talk about ambitious. Hyundai is picking a fight with the likes of Lexus, Mercedes and BMW with their new Genesis sedan. It's a cut-price flagship designed to offer customers the best of the premium sedan world for a lot less money.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Review (video)
Monday, December 15, 2008
Hyundai enters 2009 with an all-new sedan delivering surprising performance in every respect. Actually, the surprise is even greater when you consider that, barely 25 years ago, the Stellar stood as the flagship car in the same exact showrooms.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: A Mustang for Hyundai!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Codenamed BK, but often referred to as the Hyundai Mustang by Hyundai insiders, the rear-wheel-drive coupe - shown here - will eventually replace the front-wheel-drive Tiburon. It will be known as the Genesis Coupé and we do know that it will first arrive in Asia in late 2008 or 2009. It will be in the States and Canada for the 2010 model year. A convertible version will follow.
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The Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the SEMA show
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Hyundai and HKS have teamed up to create a high-performance version of the Genesis Coupe. It'll be ready in time for the SEMA show, which showcases modified vehicles and will be presented in Los Angeles next November. To produce this unique Genesis Coupe, the parties elected to use a 4-cylinder turbo engine instead of the powerful 3.8-litre V6.
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Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing design Genesis Coupe for SEMA
Friday, August 01, 2008
Hyundai's Genesis is coming soon to a dealership near you- launching initially in sedan guise with a sexy coupe following closely behind. Hyundai has already invited aftermarket parts manufacturers to view and measure the vehicle, and they've announced a recent project with Rhys Millen Racing that will see the creation of a special "Art of Speed" show car.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis First Impressions
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Santa Barbara, California - Korean auto manufacturers don't exactly jump to mind when talking high-end sport sedans--well not until now that is. Hyundai just launched their Japanese/Euro-busting Genesis, a 4-door premium-level sports sedan powered by either a competent V6 or a potent V8. And best of all, the muscle is delivered to the rear wheels.
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Hyundai releases US pricing for the all-new Genesis
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hyundai's new flagship car, the Genesis, will start at $33,000 in the United States. The American base model comes with a 290-hp 3.8-liter V6 and a 6-speed automatic transmission, not to mention 17-inch wheels, side and side-curtain airbags, automatic climate control and leather seats. Meanwhile, the 378-hp model with 4.6L V8 engine will retail for $38,000 US. Adding to the comprehensive list of standard features are 18-inch alloys, a power glass sunroof, premium audio with 15 speakers and a 6-CD changer as well as a power rear sunshade.
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New York Auto Show: Hyundai
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
We're sure very few people dreamed of a 300-horsepower, rear-drive coupe from Hyundai, but those who did will now have to fantasize about something else. The Genesis Coupe will be on sale in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model and will offer a choice of two engines. The base model will get a 212-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4, while the premium model will sport a 306-hp, 3.8-liter 24-valve V6. With premium fuel, Hyundai claims output figures of 223 hp and 217 lb-ft for the 2.0-liter, and 310 hp and 263 lb-ft for the 6-cylinder.
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Detroit 2008: Hyundai shows off its Genesis premium sedan (video)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Hyundai's upcoming full-sized sedan features rear-wheel drive and the world's latest cutting-edge technologies employed for safety, luxury and performance. From a mere glance, it's apparent that the designers at Hyundai have put in some overtime on this one. Aimed at Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the Genesis features a body adorned by some striking stylistic elements visible in the photos--but it's what's under the hood that's most impressive.
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V8-powered Hyundai Genesis sedan unveiled
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
If Hyundai's predictions are correct, the Canadian car-buying public wants a large, high-tech and very powerful sedan from the acclaimed automaker- so they'll be delivering one in the near future. Called the Genesis, Hyundai's upcoming full-sized sedan features the world's latest cutting-edge technologies employed for safety, luxury and performance. From a mere glance, it's apparent that the designers at Hyundai have put in some overtime on this one. Aimed at Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the Genesis features a body adorned by some striking stylistic elements visible in the photos- but it's what's under the hood that's most impressive.
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