South Korean car giant Hyundai has successfully tested what it claims are the world’s first self-driving hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. A fleet of next generation Hyundai FCEVs completed a self-driven, high-speed, 118-mile test drive from Seoul to Pyeongchang. Until now, autonomous driving has only been demonstrated on selected sections …
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Japanese and Korean car brands dominate the servicing satisfaction rankings for both newer and older cars, with Honda taking the No 1 spot, according to a new survey. The research by What Car? shows Honda enjoying an overall satisfaction rate of 91.2%, while fellow Japanese brands Lexus, Subaru and Toyota …
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Hyundai has given a sneak preview of its next generation fuel cell vehicle, well ahead of the hydrogen-powered SUV’s official launch in early 2018. The near-production-ready version of the yet-to-be-named model was exhibited at a special preview event held in Seoul. FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) are zero-emission vehicles, emitting …
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A near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Hyundai Santa Fe has become the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again. The SUV was driven by Patrick Bergel, the great-grandson of legendary polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. The journey was timed to …
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The first customers to have bought via Hyundai’s innovative Click To Buy website are now in possession of their new cars. In an industry first, www.hyundai.co.uk/clicktobuy was launched on January 6. allowing customers nationwide to purchase a new car completely online, offering a no-haggle, fixed-price experience. Hyundai claims it’s “simple, …
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Women drivers are angrier than men, claims new research. A study of 1,000 UK drivers for Hyundai Motor UK revealed that women are, on average, 12% angrier than men when they’re behind the wheel. In an experiment conducted by Patrick Fagan, a behavioural psychologist at Goldsmiths University, London, drivers were …
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The Volkswagen Group cleaned up at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2016, despite being engulfed by the diesel emissions scandal. Top prize went to the Audi A4 3.0 TDI 218 Sport, while the Group (which consists of VW, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley and Bugatti) was victorious in nine of the …
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It’s been tough, but we’ve finally drawn up our list of favourite cars and concepts from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. What do you think? Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA Honda Project 2&4 concept Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept Citroen Cactus M Concept Bentley Bentayga Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept …
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Eyebrows were raised when Hyundai announced it was launching the Hyundai Genesis in the UK. Not just because the car is more of a statement than a serious contender in the executive sector, but the price tag – a cool £48,005. Already on sale in America, the Genesis is being …
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This week the cars were the stars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas – here are a few picture highlights… Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion – futurist, beautiful and driverless.. The VW e-Golf does what it says on the tin, except that in Volkswagen’s system, power lifts below …
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