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Hyundai ix35

Important results have shown the Hyundai in these first 18 months of life of the ix35, came to gather support on a large scale thanks to the 14,000 registrations occurred in Italy and in the face of more than 15,000 orders were taken from the launch in March last year . This success was repeated across Europe and that has forced the Korean automaker to increase production in an important way to introduce on the market and meet the demand with an offer at least equal. The plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic, had therefore to increase its production by 50% even assuming an additional 700 workers to bring their three shifts throughout the day to respond to the copious production required. The action taken by the Korean has reduced waiting times in the last summer that had gone to swell in a very important and had slowed the sale of Hyundai.

At the end of October in Italy, the Korean automaker has recorded an expected sales increase of 20.2% in a market that usually goes down by 10.8% in line to the crisis facing the global economy at this time . An important therefore for the Asian production, which is found to have more than one step to the majors and the other competitors amounted to 36,518 cars sold in the first ten months, until October of this year. A significant number because it exceeds even that seen in the interior of the year 2010, when Hyundai sold were 36,122. When they are missing, then, still abundant at the end of 30 days the total share of 400 exceeds the data length of last year.

2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins Autoblog’s Long-Term Garage

The 2011 Equus proves that Hyundai has the Lexus LS 460 in its sights by offering the best value proposition in the luxury flagship segment. We’re eager to see how Hyundai’s new range-topping model stands up to the day-to-day rigors of American life, and so we’ve just added one to the Autoblog Long-Term Garage.

Our Equus is the fully loaded Ultimate model in White Satin Pearl, and though it’s packed with premium equipment, the as-tested price is only $65,400. The Ultimate trim level adds the four-passenger seating configuration, and no other option packages are available.

Things are pretty luxurious for rear seat passengers, as features like power recline and massage functions have been added, as well as a rear entertainment system, refrigerator, power headrests and illuminated vanity mirrors. And yes, our car does have the reclining right rear passenger seat. Check out our car’s full list of equipment on its Monroney.

Before we go on, we must confess that we haven’t been as regular as we had planned with updates on our other two long-term cars – the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT and Volkswagen Jetta TDI Street Cup. You’ll be hearing about the fate of both in the very near future, and to fix this issue with irregularity, we’re going to do our long-term updates a bit differently with the Equus. Read more…

2009 Hyundai Genesis Stillen Cat-Back Exhaust System

This system is designed to use the stock hanger locations. Please check the alignment of your OEM system before installation. If the tips of your OEM system are not straight or centered in the rear valance, then the replacement system will also be misaligned.
Removal of the O.E.M. system:
1. Park the vehicle on a smooth level asphalt or concrete surface and set the parking brake firmly. Place a block in front of and behind the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place on jack stands under the frame in the manufactures specified locations. Alternatively, it would be best to have the vehicle raised on a hydraulic lift.
Warning: Do not work under a vehicle being held up by only a jack. Place jack stands securely under the vehicle in the manufacturer specified location.
2. Spray all the rubber hangers with a spray lubricant to ease removal of the system.
3. The stock muffler is secured to the vehicle by rubber hangers and flange bolts. Unbolt the muffler from the midsection at the flange then remove the muffler from the vehicle.
4. Next you will need to remove the center section of the stock exhaust by removing the bolts from the flange in front of the OEM resonators. For ease of installation it is recommended that you remove the cross-brace. Set this aside as you will be reinstalling it.

Hyundai Accent Diagnostic Process

This article covers the diagnostic process used to locate a fault within a 2002 Hyundai Accent. The complaint is the engine seems to “miss” during acceleration.
Step 1. Talk to the customer Retrieve as much information as possible though don’t allow them to set you in any particular direction. You are the technician not the owner.
Step 2. Assess the maintenance schedule If the vehicle maintenance schedule is not complete, a fault can often be rectified by performing the maintenance. Services and Tune ups are maintenance procedures, diagnosing a fault is another step further. This vehicle was 7000kms over due for its last service.
Step 3. Drive the vehicle to confirm the fault is occurring This is where your experience driving vehicles with faults come in, use all your senses. With practice you can “feel” when an ignition misfire occurs, take note if it feels like just one cylinder or more. Another clue is if it is a regular miss or seems to be random occurring on all cylinders, usually your ears will give you this information. While accelerating this vehicle seemed to miss on one cylinder regularly, the beat from the exhaust plus the vibration. through the driveline were the best indicators.
Step 4. Set a diagnostic plan Focusing on the Ignition system, start at the spark plug end or the coil primary end and work from one end to the other in a logical order. In this example I’ll start at the spark plugs.

Kia Rio 5 / Hyundai Accent Hatchback Installation

INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Lower exhaust for ease of installation.
2) Remove heat shield and cut out corner nearest to hole which gets enlarged, then reattach heat shield.
3) Raise hitch into position, and place 1/2″ carriage bolt into safety chain plate above vehicle’s tow loop and fasten finger tight with 1/2″ flange nut and CM-SP61 spacer as shown.
4) Fasten two M12 bolts with 1/2″ connical tooth washers to existing weldnuts in driver side frame rail finger tight as shown.
5) Enlarge hole in passenger side frame rail to fit 1/2″ bolt.
6) Fishwire 1/2″ carriage bolt with CM-SP40 spacer through passenger side frame rail from edge of bumper to enlarged hole. Fasten finger tight with 1/2″ flange nut.
7) Torque all 1/2″ hardware to 75 ft-lbs, and all M12 hardware to 65 ft-lbs.
Reattach exhaust to hanger locations removed in step 1.

Feds pondering banning EV alert noise shutoff

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was supposed to begin reaching customers late in 2010, but a last-minute change prevented that from happening. The battery-packing Sonata was originally fitted with an on/off switch to disable the synthetic engine audio that would come on whenever the vehicle was being driven under electric power, but a forthcoming regulation changed that.

Hyundai ordered a last-minute change deleting the switchgear because of a bill passed by Congress (and later signed by President Obama) that made non-defeatable noise-making devices mandatory for hybrids and EVs. Automotive News reports that the ball is in the court of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the agency plans to set a proper timetable in the next three years.

While the law banning the EV alert noise on/off switch will likely stop automakers from adding the switch in the future, we’re thinking NHTSA should still act fast in coming up with a date. The move would help automakers to know what they can and can’t do, preventing more product delays in the future. Read more…

2006 Hyundai Sonata ANCAP Crash Test Result

The tested model of Hyundai Sonata was introduced in Australia during 2005. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) is optional on the SLX variant and standard on other Australian and all New Zealand variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

OCCUPANT PROTECTION: 4 Stars

The Hyundai Sonata scored 9.02 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well, except for firewall and footwell deformation. Protection from serious chest, leg and foot injury was marginal for the driver. The vehicle scored 13.5 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver. A further two points were earned in the optional pole test.

2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan gets new 5.0L V8, upgraded V6

It seems like only yesterday when Hyundai shocked the auto industry with the Genesis Sedan. The hard truth, though, is that the Korean automaker’s first foray into the luxury market arrived in 2008 as a 2009 model. Hyundai doesn’t intend to rest on its laurels, and new updates for the 2012 model year are being debuted during the Chicago Auto Show this week.

No self-respeting mid-cycle refresh is complete without an all-new powertrain, and the Genesis is blessed with with a doozy. An all-new R-Spec trim level will sport an all-new direct-injected 5.0-liter V8 – a mill that’s also destined for the larger Equus. The new powerplant is Hyundai’s most powerful engine ever, producing 429 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 376 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. That’s 85.6 very impressive horsepower per liter out of a naturally aspirated engine, or more grunt per unit than the competition from Lexus andMercedes-Benz.

Impressive stuff, and Hyundai follows through with a new eight-speed automatic transmission that was developed in-house. The new tranny will help the R-Spec model achieve estimated fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon on the highway and 16 mpg around town. The R-Spec model will also feature unique 19-inch wheels, along with more aggressive suspension and steering tuning.

The Genesis Sedan will continue to offer the 4.6-liter Tau V8 and 3.8-liter V6, but changes were made to boost both power and efficiency. The 4.6-liter V8 will now reward the driver with 385 ponies thanks to tweaked induction and timing. Wha’t smore, the updated eight-cylinder mill will now hit 26 mpg on the highway, up from 25 mpg. The 3.8-liter engine has added direct injection for 2012, pumping horsepower up by a substantial 15 percent – 333 horsepower and 291 lb-ft for you number crunchers out there, up 43 ponies and 27 lb-ft from the old engine.

Hyundai rounded out changes for the 2012 model year with a few design tweaks to keep aesthetics fresh. Updates include a reworked grille and front fascia, incorporating new headlights with LED accents and dark chrome headlamp inserts. Out back, Hyundai added new taillamps, a revised fascia and integrated dual exhaust tips. Other changes include a host of interior updates and the new Genesis 3.8 Premium and Technology Packages.

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Detroit 2011: Hyundai Curb Concept is a small crossover for the urban scene

Hyundai’s Curb concept moves the automaker’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language in a more youthful direction. While we’ve seen plenty of urbanized concepts and production vehicles that use the traditional box-like design pioneered by the original Scion xB, Hyundai chose to create something substantially more curvaceous and sleek. “We wanted the Curb to be urban tough without looking like a Brink’s truck,” Hyundai’s designer, Jason Brown, says.

The basis for the Curb’s powertrain is Hyundai’s new 1.6-liter Gamma inline-four, though the addition of a turbocharger means output is boosted to around 175 horsepower. Combined with a dual-clutch transmission, the Curb is efficient enough to achieve around 30 miles per gallon in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. That power runs to the ground through a large set of 22-inch five-spoke wheels wrapped in Michelin tires with a custom saffron-colored tread pattern. Funky, yes, but definitely fitting for an urban concept car.

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Detroit 2011: 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a Swiss Army Coupe

Hyundai’s funky, tech-packed Veloster has just debuted at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and at first blush, the unconventional three-door looks like it’ll go down a storm.

While Hyundai’s North American CEO John Krafcik freely admitted that the Veloster isn’t going to be the quickest car to 60 miles per hour or around a race track (that’s what the Genesis Coupe is for), the Korean nonetheless promises frisky performance from its 1.6-liter engine (138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 123 pound-feet of torque at 4,850) and available six-speed dual clutch gearbox. A six-speed manual will come as standard-fit, and Hyundai figures that the Veloster will be good for around 40 miles per gallon on the freeway.

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