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Specifications of a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a five passenger crossover SUV, a midsize model first made available in the 2001 model year. For 2013 the third-generation model rolls out and now includes a long-wheel-base...
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Hyundai Blue Link Seeks a Telematics Edge
Hyundai offers three levels of telematics coverage. Hyundai’s 2013 Genesis Coupe is Blue Link enabled. Like a lot of car owners, my wife and I drive older models. And like many of today’s car shoppers...
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Korean Exports Fuel Home Country’s Economic Growth
Asian country avoids an economic downturn. The South Korean auto market is keeping this Asian nation from slipping into the same economic doldrums seen in the EuroZone as well as in the United States...
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Joel Ewanick Ousted as GM Marketing Chief
Rocky 26-month tenure comes to an abrupt end. One of the most recognized marketing personalities in all of autodom resigned over the weekend. Joel Ewanick, who held the title of “Global Chief Marketing...
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July 2012 Auto Sales Offer a Mixed Report
Ford, GM fall while competitors see sales rise sharply. U.S. auto sales for July 2012 rose by 8.9 percent, below the 15 percent year over year increase through June. Key manufacturers such as Chrysler,...
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France Accuses Hyundai, Kia of Dumping
Korean brands grow as European market contracts. France’s government has thrown down the gauntlet, accusing South Korea’s largest automotive manufacturers, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., of...
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Why You’re Happily Paying More For A New Car
Consumers are breaking the piggy bank to buy new wheels. I must confess that I am actively shopping for a new car. I am not looking to buy one, rather I want to lease one for the next two years or...
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Hyundai, Kia Admit MPG Errors
Bragging about getting 40 mpg can come back to bite you. At least that is what Hyundai and Kia are finding out following an investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they had...
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Hyundai, Kia Face Backlash, Lawsuits
It is true that we live in a litigious society. When a nearly 300-pound man can sue a burger joint for being unable to squeeze his fleshly abundance inside of a customer booth, then you know that...
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Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Hyundai & Kia Enjoy Small Car Bounce
Small cars are becoming much more popular and the models enjoying the most significant bounce are not Toyotas or Hondas. Sure, both Japanese car manufacturers continue to lead in small car production,...
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Strategic Vision: Dodge Dart, Kia Soul and Volkswagen CC Among Best Models
Domestic car manufacturers score well in latest TQI study. About Strategic Vision Strategic Vision, the California consultancy group that measures consumer buying behaviors and trends, has released the...
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Capacity Constraints Has Automakers Fostering Creativity
Car manufacturers are looking at ways to make use of existing capacity, holding off on building new manufacturing plants as global economic concerns weigh in. Demand for new vehicles is strongest in...
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Reviewed: 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: available in standard and limited editions. Hyundai has successfully made the transition from a substandard purveyor of rehashed automotive products to a world-class car...
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Auto Industry Shines, Ending Successful First Half
Auto Industry: It is halftime, baby. Auto sales for June 2013 are in and the news is very good nearly across the board. Last month, pickup truck sales helped carry GM, Ford and Chrysler, while Toyota,...
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Slipping Sept. 2013 Auto Sales: What’s Up With That?
US auto sales dropped by 4.2 percent for Sept. 2013, based in part on two fewer selling days than in Sept. 2012. Still, the month-over-month sales drop was the first the industry has seen in 27 months,...
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What Shutdown? Strong Oct. Sales Buoy Automakers
Just a few weeks ago, automakers were wringing their hands as a federal government shutdown began to impact sales. By Oct. 17 the shutdown ended and many car dealer showrooms soon witnessed a surge in...
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5 Auto Trends for 2014
With 2013 now behind us, it is time to look ahead to 2014. Four consecutive year-over-year sales increases has the auto industry brimming with confidence and US sales are now approaching...
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John Krafcik and the Hyundai Upsurge
Mary Barra’s appointment as GM CEO surprised some industry analysts when Dan Akerson announced his retirement last month. But for close observers Barra was already one of a handful of possible Akerson...
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Ford, Toyota Models Pace 2013 US Auto Sales
2013 US Auto Sales Recap Updated Jan. 4, 2014. Repeat: The Toyota Camry is the best selling car in America. The 2013 US auto sales calendar officially came to end on Jan. 2, marking the fourth...
View ArticleJeep Paces Strong May 2014 US Auto Sales
May 2014 sales were the best we’ve seen in years. It was another strong month for US auto sales with Jeep leading the way. In May 2014, Jeep sales rose by 58 percent over May 2013, for astounding...
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