A unique kind of magic happens when a car surprises you, when you drop the accelerator and feel something raw, mechanical, and emotional connect straight to your gut. That feeling used to belong exclusively to combustion engines: the roar of the revs, the slight vibrations in the shifter, and the tactile rush of a perfectly […]
Hyundai’s all-electric midsize sedan, the IONIQ 6, is officially getting a high-performance variant in the all-new 2026 IONIQ 6 N, a treatment that the South Korean brand had given its compact IONIQ 5 SUV just last year. This sedan is designed to be as fast and satisfying as it looks—and it looks pretty dang fast […]
SUVs have sure come a long way from the boxy, utilitarian models that once dominated the market. Looking for an opulent ride that can go toe-to-toe with any luxury vehicle on the market? There’s an SUV for that. The same goes for off-road ability, towing prowess, and, of course, performance. If you’re a driver who […]
The news came quietly on September 12, 2024, with a simple two-paragraph statement: Genesis and Hyundai Motorsport would be joining LMDh, part of the premier endurance racing class that competes in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) SportsCar Championship and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship (WEC). Although they didn’t offer any […]
Those in the market for a new Hyundai are sure to find a well-rounded lineup of the reliable models that have made the South Korean brand such a popular choice with US drivers. From best-selling SUVs like the Tucson, Palisade, and Kona to the Santa Cruz pickup and cars like the Accent and Sonata, the […]
Tuning a car is a great way to turn a reliable, everyday driver into a thrill-seeking, track-gobbling performance vehicle, but it can be an intimidating process for the average driver. Between overhauling the exhaust, tweaking the vehicle’s fuel management, upping the air intake, and diving into the money pit that is forced induction, unlocking a […]
Call it voyeurism or schadenfreude, but there’s something about a car crash that just tends to grab our attention. It can be hard to tear your eyes away from the real-life drama of an accident, so much so that we’ve even coined a term for the phenomenon: rubbernecking. Known to snarl traffic and delay commutes, […]
I was talking to a friend of mine about electric vehicles, what’s out there right now, and what’s hitting the scene, and he asked me, “Is the IONIQ 6 the best EV on the market?” My immediate thought and reaction was to say, “No, it’s good, but it’s not the best EV out there.” And […]
Are you tired of all the boring used SUVs for sale? The good news is that there are some fun-to-drive pre-owned options available to check out. We’re not talking about expensive performance SUVs like the BMW X5 M or excessively powerful vehicles like the Dodge Durango Hellcat. We’re going to take a look at three […]
You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to know that, for the past few years, automakers the world over have been working on expanding their clean energy options. The internal combustion engine is still alive and kicking for now, but consumers are getting more climate-conscious, fossil fuels aren’t exactly the most stable commodity, and […]
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is turning heads with a bold redesign that looks like it rolled right out of a sci-fi movie. But it takes more than a cool aesthetic to impress real automotive enthusiasts, so we want to know: are these changes only skin-deep, or can Hyundai back up the SUV’s flashy looks with […]
You’ve probably passed by your fair share of SUVs by now, seeing as they’re dominating the roads, and among the sea of many distinctive SUVs lies the Chevy Equinox. Always a classic, the Equinox seems to give drivers exactly what they’re looking for time and time again, never pushing the boundaries too far with its […]
Once upon a time, automakers had the idea of mixing the luxury of a sedan or SUV with the capabilities provided by a pickup truck’s payload bed. The concept relied upon economies of scale, building out utilizing an existing platform, so there was no need to create a new chassis and suspension system. Some, like […]
In the realm of compact pickups, there’s been a reinvigoration of competition. In fact, the compact market is seeing some great innovation from various market players, including Ford and Hyundai. In particular, the Ford Maverick is looking to challenge a completely fresh demographic of potential buyers interested in paying under $20,000 for the truck. Hyundai, […]
It is no secret that the number one and number two automakers in South Korea have a unique relationship. Hyundai, the larger of the two, owns about a third of Kia, which today works out to billions of dollars. And while that relationship would make it seem as though all offerings from these two companies […]
With so much of the current auto news dominated by pandemic-related change and how the industry is evolving to accommodate these changes, it seems like a good opportunity to talk about something else entirely. Like cars, for instance. So let’s take a look at some of the exciting cars that are coming out in the […]
If you are looking for a brand new adventure vehicle, then there are two that you should strongly consider the 2020 Jeep Renegade vs the 2020 Hyundai Kona. Both of these models are considered to be subcompact SUVs, but don’t let that fool you into thinking they are weak. What the Jeep Renegade and Hyundai […]
When you think SUV, what comes to mind? A rugged boxy appearance? A gas-guzzling beast? Plenty of engine power? The SUV has dominated the auto industry, and as more and more manufacturers take a turn down this road, the factors that define an SUV are changing. Each designer is putting their own spin on what […]
If you have been on the road recently Compact or small SUVs are becoming more popular amongst drivers, and it’s clear to see why. With stylish and affordable options that go neck-in-neck with what they have to offer car shoppers have many options to choose from when it comes to getting a vehicle that will […]
Crossovers are all the rage right now and are very popular to suit the active lifestyles of many people. That popularity makes the subcompact SUV or crossover market a fairly crowded one, with many options to choose from. This is generally a good thing, as it equates to more choice for buyers looking for specific […]
