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Possible alliance between Hyundai and BMW
Friday, May 04, 2012
According to Reuters, BMW and Hyundai are exploring a partnership to develop new engines. The two automakers would split R&D costs for 3-, 4-, and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, which reportedly amount to nearly $2 billion.
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Preview
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Bold innovations, extra horsepower, top of the line equipment and better fuel economy are the terms Mike O'Brien, VP Product and Corporate Planning at Hyundai coins talking about the new turbocharged Veloster, which is starting to make a name for itself.
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2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Intended as a budget-minded luxury sedan to compete with the Toyota Avalon, Lincoln MKZ and Chrysler 300, Hyundai's Azera was available in Canada in its last generation, from model years 2006 to 2009 inclusive.
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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 Santa Fe debuts at New York Auto Show
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today introduced the all-new 5-passenger 2013 Santa Fe in a Canadian debut during a small press conference at the Vancouver International Auto Show. The Canadian unveiling was held in conjunction with the global debut of not only the 5-passenger model, but also a three-row 7-passenger long wheelbase version at the New York International Auto Show.
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New Hyundai Sonata due in 2014
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Hyundai will unveil a revamped Sonata in 2014, according to Reuters. The most recent iteration came to North America in 2010.
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Is the Civic vs. Elantra battle on again?
Monday, March 19, 2012
During 2011, Hyundai's Elantra came close to knocking the Honda Civic off its perch. Canada's bestselling car had a tough year, getting through a redesign, production halts and bad press, while the Elantra was on fire, ending the 2011 calendar year with a 57% hike in sales compared to 2010.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: first images unveiled
Monday, March 12, 2012
The current-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been around since the 2007 model year, and has stayed competitive throughout its product cycle. But the time has come for a redesign, and Hyundai has just released the first images of the 3rd-generation model that will be globally launched at the upcoming New York Auto Show.
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Favorite Stereos
Monday, March 05, 2012
Every week, your trusty writer spends 10 or 12 hours trekking the open highway in a new ride for review. The drive from the Greater Toronto Area to Sudbury, Ontario, is a beautiful one. I love driving. I love this drive. But, some weeks, it's as boring as all hell.
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Hyundai reveals the i-oniq concept
Thursday, March 01, 2012
In the ramp up to the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai released the very first image of its new concept car, the i-oniq, a sporty electric hatchback.
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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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Hyundai Elantra Named 2012 Canadian Car of the Year
Thursday, February 16, 2012
In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Hyundai Elantra was declared the 2012 Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
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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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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT introduced at Chicago Autoshow
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hyundai today introduced the all-new 2013 Elantra GT in a North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Slated to arrive in dealerships this summer, Elantra GT brings five-door functionality and European driving dynamics to the expanding Elantra line-up. Elantra GT is one of three vehicles now carrying the Elantra nameplate, joining the Elantra Coupe, also revealed today, and 2012 North American Car of the Year, the Elantra sedan.
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Hyundai presents the new 2013 Elantra Coupe
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hyundai today introduced a new coupe variant to its popular Elantra line-up at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The two-door coupe version of the Elantra sedan, available this spring, will further expand the nameplate's appeal to savvy consumers and attract even more buyers to the Elantra line-up.
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2012 Hyundai Veloster Tech Package Review
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The name "Veloster" sounds like a blend of "velocity" and "roadster." Unfortunately, the Veloster by Hyundai is neither fast nor a convertible. Despite a name that conjures up a different image in my mind, the Veloster is cool and downright unique - and that's a breath of invigoration within a market of stale air.
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Next week on Auto123.com: More show coverage!
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Detroit and Montreal auto shows may be behind us but that only means that Toronto, Geneva and New York lay ahead. Don't be thinking that the while the manufacturers are at shows that everything else is put on hold. This week alone, we've got two first drives coming your way and we're already booked well into April for more new model launches.
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2006-2011 Hyundai Accent Pre-Owned
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Hyundai's entry-level model, the Accent, has recently been updated and redesigned for the 2012 model year--leaving the previous generation (2006 to 2011) officially behind in the used car marketplace.
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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Hatchback Review
Thursday, January 19, 2012
I've always had a fondness for good used hatchbacks -- in one form or another there's been one in my driveway for the past two decades. They're what I call "honest cars" - in contrast to the wallet-emptying, headache-inducing drama of my project cars, my daily-driver hatchbacks must fulfill a few key criteria: they must be fuel-sippingly frugal, have easily obtainable parts, and above all, be unfailingly reliable, never failing to turn over at 40 below, even when left for weeks on end in some godforsaken industrial lot while I drive that manufacturer's press cars.
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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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Detroit 2012: Hyundai ups the ante with the 2013 Veloster Turbo
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, which made its debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, will give the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and MINI Cooper S a serious run for their money when it hits the road this summer.
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2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year
Monday, January 09, 2012
The 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year were announced this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Hyundai Elantra have took the win ahead of the 2012 Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Passat. It is the first time in 6 years that a manufacturer outside of Detroit wins the honours.
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A lasting impression
Friday, December 30, 2011
At this year's Christmas family get-together, the women stayed in the kitchen and got dinner ready while they shared the latest gossip, complimented each other on what they're wearing and talked about how cute the latest newborn of the family is. You know -- emotional and spontaneous conversation.
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2012 Hyundai Veloster EcoShift DCT Tech Package Review (video)
Friday, December 23, 2011
Sometimes in life, you gotta take chances. It makes you feel alive, it can reward you with success, and if you fail, you learn from your mistakes and become wiser. Those who never take risks are rarely remembered through time, who are admired and become an inspiration.
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2011 Korean automaker report card
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Here's an automaker that just can't fail. Actually, the Veracruz (launched in 2007) is the brand's last flop, not counting the Entourage minivan. The fact of the matter is that the Sonata, Accent, Tucson and the likes have all been monster hits. Sales are so strong, in fact, that Hyundai is even working on niche models with a limited production run.
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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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The biggest car plant in the world
Friday, November 25, 2011
ULSAN, Korea - As the cars pass slowly by, they bear little resemblance to the sleek sedans they'll eventually become. Skeletal frames, they slowly gather parts, growing incrementally as they travel down the line. Here, workers move in well-rehearsed choreography, adding suspension parts and exhaust systems; there, a giant robotic arm swivels and plants a windscreen in place with unfailing accuracy.
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Hyundai teases us with the 2012 Azera (video)
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Using the fine art of the tease, Hyundai's American division has dropped a preview of the all-new 2012 Azera before its scheduled world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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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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Are we really reducing our fuel consumption?
Monday, November 07, 2011
The engines in new cars and trucks are getting smaller. They're smaller in displacement, but produce as much power as the bigger engines they've been summoned to replace, while providing greater fuel economy - in theory.
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SEMA 2011: Hyundai Veloster goes Frankenstein!
Friday, November 04, 2011
Five Hyundai Velosters invaded the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas to display the sporty little model's performance capabilities and aftermarket potential.
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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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2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Pre-Owned
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Giving the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Ford Focus a run for their money, the last-generation Hyundai Elantra sedan was on sale to Canadian shoppers from model years 2007 to 2010 inclusively before being replaced by the all-new model that hit dealer lots this past winter.
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Hyundai's Namyang Research and Development Centre
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NAMYANG, South Korea - Located approximately 40 km southwest of Seoul, Hyundai's Namyang R&D centre is an 870-acre research facility constructed on land reclaimed from the sea. It was established in 1995 - up until then, all research work was conducted within the Ulsan manufacturing plant group.
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Hyundai Veloster Turbo packs 204 hp
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Hyundai has released the first details on the potent engine that will soon be nestled under the hood of the highly anticipated turbo version of the 2012 Veloster.
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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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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review
Thursday, October 13, 2011
he hybrid family sedan market is a challenging, low-volume segment that's seen the demise of hybridized cars like the Honda Accord Hybrid and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid after just a few model years. After 2011, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is joining the great big hybrid car highway in the sky, too.
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Hyundai clients most loyal in the industry
Thursday, October 13, 2011
These days, Hyundai is the most successful automaker in the world. On top of rising sales that are helping it snatch up even more market shares, it manages to retain more clients than anyone else.
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A 5-door Hyundai Veloster coming soon?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Whether you love it or hate it, you definitely feel something about the Hyundai Veloster, its unique design and aggressive pricing strategy. Now the Korean manufacturer is apparently toying with the idea of tacking an extra door onto its diminutive car.
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SEMA 2011: Hyundai to show Veloster on steroids
Monday, October 10, 2011
Offering plenty of bang for a handful of bucks, the Hyundai Veloster is bound to become a hit. The company is fully aware of that, which is probably why it plans to showcase the car's tuning potential with a heavily-modified version at the upcoming SEMA show.
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Perfect 10? Hyundai working on 10-speed 'box
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The relentless quest for fuel efficiency is driving automakers to push the technological envelope. A prime example is Hyundai, which is currently working on a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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2012 Hyundai Elantra Preview
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
You'll hardly be surprised to hear there are very few changes to report with regards to the 2012 Elantra. After all, the all-new 5th generation Elantra was only introduced last year (as a 2011 model), and when a company's doing so well with its current offering, there seems little reason to alter a winning recipe; year-to-date, Elantra sales in Canada are about to surpass those of the Honda Civic.
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Hyundai, a victim of its own success
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
While just about everyone considered Hyundai and Kia as second-tier brands a few years ago, the pair is currently making headlines for being too... successful.
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Hyundai-Kia divided to conquer
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
As parent companies, Hyundai and Kia should theoretically work in the same direction. In reality, however, their future green cars will take different paths.
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Frankfurt 2011: Is Hyundai's new i30 our next Elantra Touring?
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Elantra Touring is one of the few remaining models that have yet to undergo Hyundai's ''fluidic sculpture'' treatment. With the introduction of the five-door i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Korean automaker probably gave us a preview of the redesigned wagon.
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2012 Hyundai Veloster First Impressions
Thursday, September 15, 2011
I must confess that I was very excited at the prospect of test driving this car. From the very moment I laid eyes on it in Detroit last January, I've been intrigued and fascinated by the car's concept (first introduced at the 2007 Seoul Auto show) and its name.
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2012 Hyundai Accent GL Sedan Review
Friday, August 19, 2011
The last-generation Hyundai Accent lived in an era when subcompact cars hadn't quite become the hot item they are today. As Hyundai's cheapest, it had to look safe, sensible and laid-back. So, worthy as this little machine was, it never got cocky about it where visuals were concerned.
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You want a free iPad with the 2012 Hyundai Equus? Think again.
Friday, August 12, 2011
While Hyundai has just finished an advertising campaign revolving around the iPad offered with its luxurious Equus, USA Today revealed that the Korean manufacturer will no longer give away the popular Apple product for the 2012 model, neither in USA nor Canada.
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Hyundai to launch mid-sized electric car for 2014
Friday, August 12, 2011
Hyundai has managed to obtain 70 million won (approximately $64.6 million) from the South Korean Government to develop and commercialize a mid-sized electric car for 2014.
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A preview of the next Hyundai Elantra Touring?
Thursday, August 11, 2011
At the next Frankfurt auto show, Hyundai will showcase for the very first time its next generation of the European i30 in Europe. Wanting to excite our curiosity, the Korean automaker released a sketch today, giving us a good idea of the direction it will take with the vehicle.
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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 Azera: Getting ready for L.A.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
While details on the actual car are exceptionally scarce, we do know one thing: At the moment, there are no plans in the works to bring the new full-size FWD sedan to Canada.
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Hyundai toying with the idea of a four-door Veloster
Monday, June 27, 2011
The Hyundai Veloster hasn't even landed in Canada yet and rumours are already flying. Apparently the automaker is thinking of offering a four-door version, which is one door more than the car that's supposed to hit dealerships later this year as a 2012 model.
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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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2012 Hyundai Accent First Impressions
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada--As the temperature read 106 °F on the dash and I looked out over the Hoover Dam from behind the wheel of my 5-door baby blue 2012 Hyundai Accent, I felt quite cool, calm and collected. Not only was the A/C keeping me comfortable, but so too was the vehicle.
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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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2011 Hyundai Equus Signature Review
Thursday, June 30, 2011
I commend car manufacturers who take a risk. From outlandish designs to entering new markets, companies that take a risk (and stand behind it) should be recognized. Of course, not every risk is a success (Amphicar anyone?), but for the most part, going out on a limb in the automotive world gets you noticed and gets you sales.
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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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