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• Viral video victim gets new Hyundai

  Banovsky on November 4, 2009

  YouTube users: don't try this at home. Canadian Hyundai Elantra owner Todd Jamison exited his local gym after (presumably) a rigorous workout — only to find his car completely smashed, trashed, and inoperable.

  

  The video of the incident and Hyundai's response is after the jump

  As the resulting video (after the jump!) proves, he was a victim of both a terrible parking job and a soon-to-explode Internet meme. Within hours of the incident, the video was uploaded to YouTube — and to date, 1.6 million people have watched the carnage unfold over Todd's beloved car.

  What to do? Well, Hyundai Canada's marketing agency saw the video and pitched Hyundai: Why not be a good corporation and give this guy a brand-new car?

  As you'll see after the jump, that's exactly what happened. Bravo, Hyundai Canada.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Video, WTF, Wagon, Hyundai, Advertising, collision, community, LOL, Elantra

• The 2010 Hyundai Tuscon, sorta

  Banovsky on September 1, 2009

  I say "sorta" because although this is 99 per cent of what we'll see here, this is still a Korean market vehicle and options, trims, colours, etc. can change for our market. But still, it's a looker, ain't it?

  

  The 2010 Korea-market Hyundai Tuscon SUV

  With the domestics improving markedly — especially the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox — we think Hyundai will find the fight for compact SUV sales will be a difficult one. Still, with styling like this, it's probably the other automakers who should be worried.

  Click for a video, photos, and the official Korean-market release!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under News, SUV, Video, Crossover, Hyundai, SUV, 2010, Korea, Tuscon

• 2010 Hyundai Equus

  Banovsky on August 14, 2009

  Hyundai has been on a roll lately. While the entire auto market is down 32 per cent this year, Hyundai's sales are down only 7.9 per cent. The result? More than a percentage point of additional market share for the Korean car maker.

  

  The 2010 Hyundai Equus

  The Equus won't represent tens of thousands of sales, but selling this top-range Lexus LS430 competitor is essential to changing the perceptions of the company in North America.

  Early word from Hyundai indicates the vehicle won't wear an Equus badge (which is what it's called everywhere else), instead coming with a Genesis badge. Well, Genesis __________. We don't know the second part. Previous versions have been called "Centennial" in other markets…and we like the sound of Hyundai Genesis Centennial.

  Its chassis is shared with the wonderful Genesis Sedan and Coupe, and it's expected to rock an up-rated version of the Sedan's 4.6-litre V8 motor, probably with more than 400 horsepower.

  Toys, gadgets, and trim levels haven't been decided, but expect it to have everything a Lexus LS430 has — and be priced from $60,000. You'll be able to buy one in late 2010.

  Click through for more photos and the official release.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Luxury, Future, News, Sedan, Hyundai, 2010, Equus

• Silly old commercial: 1995 Hyundai Accent does a huge jump

  Banovsky on August 5, 2009

  I get hiring celebrities to shill for products. I get that. But what about this Korean-market commercial from 1995 featuring former NBA star Muggsy Bogues…can the Accent really be made to fly?

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Video, WTF, Misc, Hyundai, Advertising, Humor, asia, LOL, Silly old commercial, 1995

• Recap: #carchat 20; July 22 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on July 24, 2009

  Social media is such a cool thing that we're constantly evolving how we communicate. Take #carchat: the first few originated out of a spirited conversation.

  

  Since #carchat is ever-evolving, we've included the recap here on vLane as a discussion thread, and we feel it suits the nature of the discussion well — and you can see that we had a huge response over two hours — despite Twitter being down for half of it!

  Anyone can join us each week at 8PM EST on Twitter. And if you'd like to suggest topics, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."
  
  
  
  
  

  We had:

  • Ask the Expert: Rhys Millen, Hyundai drifter, Pikes Peak winner, and stunt driver
  • Discussion: Ford's 4-cylinder EcoBoost
  • Discussion: The Acura ZDX crossover…coupe…Hot or not?
  • Discussion: The Cadillac CTS Wagon commercial might be lame, can we do better?
  • Discussion: Beautiful design details on crap cars

  So? What are you waiting for? Click through to the recap.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Future, WTF, Wagon, Concept, Crossover, Misc, Hyundai, Advice , Humor, Link, This week, Discussion, Social Media, 2010, Twitter, vLane, Cash for Clunkers, Car Allowance Rebate System, CARS, Rhys Millen, Commercial

• Upcoming: #carchat 20; July 22 @ 8PM EST with Rhys Millen

  Banovsky on July 22, 2009

  For our 20th week of #carchat, I figured it was time for something special. Joining us from 8-8.30 PM will be Rhys "Mad Skills" Millen, drifting champion and the man who just set the 2WD Time Attack class record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb behind the wheel of a production-based Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Sound good?

  

  Rhys Millen in his Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe

  If you're confused, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST July 15, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions and participate.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 8 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics for next week, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Ask the Expert: Rhys Millen,
  • Discussion: Ford's 4-cylinder EcoBoost
  • Discussion: The Acura ZDX crossover…coupe…Hot or not?
  • Discussion: The Cadillac CTS Wagon commercial might be lame, can we do better?
  • Discussion: Beautiful design details on crap cars

  So click through and read a few links, see some photos, and check out a video related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Event, Industry, Future, Misc, Hyundai, Advertising, Advice , Coupe, Humor, Interview, Motorsport, Discussion, Social Media, Chevrolet, Performance, Twitter, US, vLane, LOL, EcoBoost, Drifting, Rhys Millen

• Upcoming: #carchat 14; June 10 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on June 9, 2009

  This week, we've got Hyundai PR guy Dan Bedore joining us for a Q&A session on Hyundai's product renaissance, we chat about the Cash for Clunkers bill, news that a Chinese firm has purchased HUMMER, about declining car ownership, and "fringe" motorsports like drifting, sand racing, and LeMons. Oh, and a car shopper needs our help!

  Check out the #carchat How-To, or click through for a #carchat widget. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST June 10, on Twitter. And if you'd like to suggest topics, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Q&A with an expert: Dan Bedore, Hyundai's midwest PR manager
  • Discussion: Cash for Clunkers
  • Discussion: HUMMER gets sold to a Chinese company…
  • Discussion: Shrinking car ownership in the US
  • Discussion: The joy of fringe motorsports
  • Help-A-Shopper: Ferdinand Mataragnon

  So click through and read a few links (and watch a video!) related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Government, Industry, Environment, Future, History, Misc, Hyundai, Advice , Humor, This week, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Detroit, 2010, Twitter, HUMMER

• Feature: Busan Ballers; 10 years of Korean luxury

  Derek Kreindler on April 10, 2009

  Amid the debuts at this year's New York International Auto Show, one vehicle stood out for its ostentatious luxury and overall bling factor: the Hyundai Equus. While the new Equus shares a common architecture with the Hyundai Genesis sedan, previous versions were part of a "Korean luxury sedan" formula shared by Hyundai, Daewoo, Kia, and SsangYong.

  

  Much like the original Korean forays into the North American market, these vehicles were built off of decade-old second rate Japanese (or German in the case of Daewoo/SsangYong) running gear, and then packed to the gills with Maybach-esque equipment like massage-seats, curtains and crude navigation systems. Here's a look at a luxury sedan from each of the three main players in Korea's auto industry. Click through for more hilarity…and commercials!

  Read full article | Comments (2) | Filed under Daewoo, Luxury, Ssangyong, Feature, WTF, Sedan, Hyundai, Humor, Kia, Kia

• Swiss hits: The most responsible cars of the Geneva auto show

  Banovsky on March 6, 2009

  Yesterday we looked at the most "irresponsible" cars at the Geneva auto show. Today, I've compiled a list of ten cars that prove you can still have performance, capability, and expression — just in slightly greener and "smarter" packages.

  

  The most important thing is that many of these cars are in production or will be put into production soon. Some are test-beds for production-ready technology. And one is among the fastest cars on the planet. Click through to see the list, in no particular order.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Event, Environment, Future, Green, Feature, Europe, Diesel, Rinspeed, Concept, Technology, EDAG, Open-Source, Toyota, iQ, Fiat, Lotus, Citroen, Giugiaro, Frazer Nash, Ford, NLV, Koenigsegg, Hyundai, Gallery, Ford