Hyundai's first hybrid is this Sonata, a commendable car in general and one that seeks to retain Hyundai's high value position as it lumps in an electric motor. Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.
You can also read CNET's full review of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid here.
Hyundai's new Sonata hit the roads with an eye-catching design, but this midsize sedan has a lot more going on than mere looks. In hybrid form, it uses an advanced lithium polymer battery pack for its drive system that gives the car significant electric power boost. It will even switch to electric mode at speeds over 60 mph.
All of that hybrid goodness leads to high-30s fuel economy, according to EPA testing. The drive experience is very good, with effortless operation in even stop-and-go traffic. Not much of a sports car, this Hyundai Sonata Hybrid would make a very … Read more
As common objects in everyday life, cars frequently appear in movies and television. But sometimes they show up with more impact, such as when a camera angle just happens to pick up the badge in the foreground, a character makes a comment about the car that has little to do with the story, or a whole fleet of the same type of car drives into view onscreen.
Automakers embrace movie and television tie-ins as a means of raising awareness for their brands and specific models. And with some movies, the product placement is baked in, such as the recent series of live-action "Transformers" movies with the Bumblebee Camaro. Similarly, the "Fast and The Furious" franchise is all about cars, so it is no surprise to see a Dodge Charger featured prominently. … Read more
In the Hyundai Genesis sedan's search to define itself, the 2012 refresh may be a success. First off, the 2012 Genesis has a new front fascia with reworked chrome accents, a new grille, LED daytime running headlights, and no branding.
We got to test out the new R-Spec on a hot afternoon drive last week through the Valley of Fire, about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
We stayed cool in the 111-degree weather as the R-Spec, boasting a 429-horsepower engine with 376 pound-feet of torque, carried us through the incredible red rock valley.
The interior of the new … Read more
When you think subcompact, you're probably thinking giving up horsepower, cargo space, tech options, and safety. But this isn't so for the 2012 Hyundai Accent.
The new Accent comes in a smart four-door GLS spec and a sporty five-door hatch, in GS and SE trims. With a direct-injection 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the Accent offers 138 horsepower at 6,300rpm and 123 pound-feet of torque at 4,850rpm.
The Accent four-door is slightly larger than its predecessor (3.5 inches longer and a wheelbase that's 2.8 inches longer). It also bests the Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta, … Read more
Car Tech Live 220: The Volt gets cheaper, the Altima Hybrid scarcer, your government hates your car tech, and we drive the Lexus CT200h (podcast)
Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio) Subscribe with RSS (video) EPISODE 220 SHOW NOTES• CNET drives the Lexus CT200h
• A CNET user's analysis of the real cost of a Chevy Volt
• Fed dude at DOT not a big fan of your car tech, smartphone
• What's next for the Nissan Altima Hybrid?
The trend is on to unplug red-light cameras...Cambridge Crude could be the electric oil of tomorrow...Tesla turns a corner...and we take you for a run in one of the new four bangers that shame most hybrids.
Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio) Subscribe with RSS (video) EPISODE 219 SHOW NOTES• CNET reviews the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
• L.A. seriously considers dropping red-light cameras
• Can "Cambridge Crude" make electric cars more practical?
• What do you think of a mini-er Mini? • Tesla ends production of Roadster, gets ready to sell Model S… Read more
Hyundai has been rewriting the value rules in the mid and higher ends of the car market, but doing that on the low end is a trickier proposition. Can it really show Corolla and Civic how its done with the new 2011 Elantra? Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.
You can also read CNET's full review of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra in our car Reviews section.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe R Spec 3.8 is a rarity in today's era of overladen cars: it's lean, light, and crisp, with less filigree than its Genesis Coupe stablemates. How refreshing! Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.
You can also read CNET's full review of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe here.
Depending on how you look at it, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec is either a step down in trim from the Track trim level or a step up. For some, the R-Spec's deletion of comfort and luxury features like GPS navigation constitute a step down, but for driving purists the R-Spec's luxury omissions mean that they can get all of the performance parts they want with the bonus of trimming the fat, both in weight and in complexity.
Regardless of how you look at it, the R-Spec is a huge value. For your $26,750, you get a … Read more
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