It appears BMW’s agreement with Vietnam’s VinFast has made the company a target of hackers attempting to steal trade secrets. According to Bayerischer Rundfunk, a hacker group known as OceanLotus targeted BMW this spring. As part of the operation, hackers installed a tool called Cobalt Strike and then used it to attempt to gather confidential information. […]
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Hyundai RM19 Midship Prototype Is A Sign Of Things To Come
Hyundai’s N performance division is working on a mid-engined production car and the thrilling RM19 is an early test-bed for this vehicle. Matt Farah, as well as a handful of other publications, recently had the opportunity to drive the car at the Hyundai California Proving Ground. Officially dubbed the Hyundai RM19 Racing Midship Sport Car […]
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Genesis G70 To Get A New Turbo Four-Cylinder With 290 HP
Genesis’ most exciting car is about to get even more interesting, as Car & Driver reports the G70 will eventually be offered with the same engine as the Hyundai Sonata N-Line. The latter model will use a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 290 hp (216 kW / 294 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of […]
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First Genesis EV Coming In 2021, More To Follow In 2024
The Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new roadmap which aims to turn the company into a “smart mobility solution provider” by 2025. Dubbed Strategy 2025, the plan calls for Hyundai to “expand beyond automobiles” and produce last-mile mobility products as well as personal air vehicles better known as a flying cars. The plan didn’t […]
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Hyundai Lafesta EV Quietly Unveiled In China With 302 Mile Range
While the automotive world was focused on the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai quietly introduced the Lafesta EV in China. Set to be launched early next year, the Lafesta EV has a “Sensuous Sportiness” design that differs significantly from the standard model. The most obvious changes occur up front as the model has been equipped […]
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Long-Awaited Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup Spied Testing
A prototype of what’s believed to by Hyundai’s long-awaited pickup truck has been snapped while parked in South Korea by The Keea. It was just a couple of weeks ago that the carmaker confirmed production of the pickup will start in 2021 at its factory in Alabama alongside the Santa Fe, Sonata, and Elantra. The […]
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Hyundai Adds 3.5L V6 To 2020 Santa Fe Lineup, Pricing Starts At AU$43,000
Hyundai has updated the Santa Fe in Australia for the 2020MY, giving it a new 3.5-liter V6 engine. Replacing the outgoing 2.4-liter mill, it’s available in the Active, Elite and Highlander grades, developing 206 kW (280 PS / 276 hp) and 336 Nm (248 lb-ft) of torque, channeled to the front wheels exclusively via an […]
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Guy Named Piccard Takes Hyundai Nexo Further Than Anyone Has Gone Before On One Hydrogen Tank
Bertrand Piccard is a French aeronaut who managed to drive the hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo for 778 km (483 miles) across France without having to refuel, thus setting a world record. Yes, there are two C’s in his last name instead of one (shout out to Jean-Luc), but his achievement clearly stands as being very impressive, […]
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Consumer Reports Names The Chevrolet Camaro And Colorado The Least Reliable Cars In America
Consumer Reports has released its Annual Auto Reliability Survey which found a number of automakers have improved over the past year. While the publication has publicly criticized Tesla in the past, the company’s reliability has climbed from last year. As a result, both the Model 3 and Model S have received the coveted “Recommend” rating. […]
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Enhance Your Hyundai SUV’s Versatility With Thule Accessories
Hyundai has partnered with vehicle accessories specialist Thule to offer U.S. owners a multitude of retrofit parts from the Swedish company’s catalog. Owners can now purchase Thule’s vehicle bike racks, roof racks, winter and water sport racks, as well as other cargo carriers and basket accessories. The selection of Thule accessories will be available through […]
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