72mph Hyundai Sonata Sudden Acceleration Accident Hits the Mainstream Media

Last Wednesday, we shared with you a video of an accident that took place in South Korea a couple of days earlier and which concerned a latest generation 2009 Hyundai Sonata YF sedan that allegedly took off by itself due to a sticky accelerator pedal plowing into another car at high speed.

The story has since been picked up by mainstream media in Korea and across the world, including CNN, ABC and even the Wall Street Journal.

In Korea, the video of the accident sparked a government-led investigation whilst Hyundai itself, while refusing interviews to talk about the incident issued a brief statement saying, "The vehicle is being investigated by the Korean National Forensic Service. There is no time estimate for the conclusion of the investigation."

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72mph Hyundai Sonata Sudden Acceleration Accident Hits the Mainstream Media

Last Wednesday, we shared with you a video of an accident that took place in South Korea a couple of days earlier and which concerned a latest generation 2009 Hyundai Sonata YF sedan that allegedly took off by itself due to a sticky accelerator pedal plowing into another car at high speed.

The story has since been picked up by mainstream media in Korea and across the world, including CNN, ABC and even the Wall Street Journal.

In Korea, the video of the accident sparked a government-led investigation whilst Hyundai itself, while refusing interviews to talk about the incident issued a brief statement saying, "The vehicle is being investigated by the Korean National Forensic Service. There is no time estimate for the conclusion of the investigation."

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Fatal Accident with Ferrari 599 GTO Leaves Three Dead in Singapore, Sparks Anti-Foreign Sentiment

A horrific accident that took place in Singapore this past Saturday leaving three people dead and two seriously injured has fueled an outrage in the country.

The crash was captured on film by a vehicle that was not involved in the incident. The video footage shows a blue Hyundai Sonata taxicab pulling ahead a couple of seconds after the green light goes on.

As the taxi reaches the middle of the crossing, we see a speeding red car, later recognized as a rare Sg$1.8 million (US$1.43 million) Ferrari 599 GTO, smashing into the blue sedan. The Ferrari most likely ran a red light. According to reports, the taxi then hit a motorcyclist.

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Fatal Accident with Ferrari 599 GTO Leaves Three Dead in Singapore, Sparks Anti-Foreign Sentiment

A horrific accident that took place in Singapore this past Saturday leaving three people dead and two seriously injured has fueled an outrage in the country.

The crash was captured on film by a vehicle that was not involved in the incident. The video footage shows a blue Hyundai Sonata taxicab pulling ahead a couple of seconds after the green light goes on.

As the taxi reaches the middle of the crossing, we see a speeding red car, later recognized as a rare Sg$1.8 million (US$1.43 million) Ferrari 599 GTO, smashing into the blue sedan. The Ferrari most likely ran a red light. According to reports, the taxi then hit a motorcyclist.

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Terrifying Crash in South Korea Splits Hyundai Sonata in Two

A fatal accident that occurred in South Korea was captured on film by a car's onboard camera.

From what we can tell, the driver of an older generation Hyundai Sonata either crashed or lost control of the vehicle and passed onto the opposite side of the freeway where he collided first with a Kia Sportage crossover and then into a minivan at high speed.

The collision was so severe that the Hyundai broke in two. According to a translation provided by YouTube users, the front passenger of the Sonata died immediately while the driver and the two rear passengers made it out alive but injured.

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Terrifying Crash in South Korea Splits Hyundai Sonata in Two

A fatal accident that occurred in South Korea was captured on film by a car's onboard camera.

From what we can tell, the driver of an older generation Hyundai Sonata either crashed or lost control of the vehicle and passed onto the opposite side of the freeway where he collided first with a Kia Sportage crossover and then into a minivan at high speed.

The collision was so severe that the Hyundai broke in two. According to a translation provided by YouTube users, the front passenger of the Sonata died immediately while the driver and the two rear passengers made it out alive but injured.

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Alleged Hyundai Sonata YF Sudden Acceleration Crash at 117km/h Captured on Video

No doubt, you have all heard about the sudden acceleration problems that plagued the Toyota Group, mainly in North America, for a couple of years. Now, a driver is putting the blame of a car crash that occurred this past Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the South Korean city of Daegu, on a sticky accelerator. The said car is the latest generation Hyundai Sonata YF sedan.

What makes this incident of particular interest is that it was captured on film by a dashboard mounted camera in the Sonata, which is something we don't remember seeing before in crashes relating or alleged to be related to sticky accelerator pedals.

The 30-second long clip shows the Korean sedan stopped at a light with a previous generation Hyundai standing in front when the Sonata appears to accelerate. At this point, we hear a conversation from the driver and passengers as well as a sound that may or may not be from the handbrake being lifted.

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Alleged Hyundai Sonata YF Sudden Acceleration Crash at 117km/h Captured on Video

No doubt, you have all heard about the sudden acceleration problems that plagued the Toyota Group, mainly in North America, for a couple of years. Now, a driver is putting the blame of a car crash that occurred this past Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the South Korean city of Daegu, on a sticky accelerator. The said car is the latest generation Hyundai Sonata YF sedan.

What makes this incident of particular interest is that it was captured on film by a dashboard mounted camera in the Sonata, which is something we don't remember seeing before in crashes relating or alleged to be related to sticky accelerator pedals.

The 30-second long clip shows the Korean sedan stopped at a light with a previous generation Hyundai standing in front when the Sonata appears to accelerate. At this point, we hear a conversation from the driver and passengers as well as a sound that may or may not be from the handbrake being lifted.

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Gains Additional Standard Equipment Features

With a redesign not due until 2014, according to a recent statement from Hyundai's CEO Kim Choon-ho, the Korean company's popular Sonata is entering the 2013 model year in the States with some minor equipment upgrades throughout the range.

For 2013, the base GLS with the 'Popular Equipment Package' gains standard fog lights and heated front seats, with pricing set at $21,720. The SE model now comes with standard heated front seats and the Limited gets a standard traditional sunroof, while a panoramic sunroof is now part of the Limited Premium Package for 2013.

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Gains Additional Standard Equipment Features

With a redesign not due until 2014, according to a recent statement from Hyundai's CEO Kim Choon-ho, the Korean company's popular Sonata is entering the 2013 model year in the States with some minor equipment upgrades throughout the range.

For 2013, the base GLS with the 'Popular Equipment Package' gains standard fog lights and heated front seats, with pricing set at $21,720. The SE model now comes with standard heated front seats and the Limited gets a standard traditional sunroof, while a panoramic sunroof is now part of the Limited Premium Package for 2013.

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Hyundai CEO Says Redesigned Sonata Coming in 2014, Revamped Genesis Sedan in 2013

Hyundai Motor Company CEO Kim Choon-ho proved to be quite talkative on the sidelines of an industry meeting that took place on Wednesday in South Korea.

The company's boss told a Reuters' reporter that Hyundai plans to launch a "revamped version" of its Sonata sedan in 2014. Kim Choon-ho did not say if it will be a completely new model or a heavy facelift.

The Korean automaker introduced the current generation of its mid-size sedan in its home market in 2009, and in the U.S. and other markets around the world, in 2010. Last year, the KDM Sonata received some minor styling tweaks

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Hyundai's 40mpg 2012 Sonata Hybrid Priced at $26,610*

Hyundai has released pricing information for its 2012 model year Sonata Hybrid sedan, which starts at $25,850, or $26,610 if you include a $760 delivery fee*. That's a $55 increase over the 2011 model.

While there are no cosmetic or mechanical changes for the 2012MY, Hyundai has added its Blue Link telematics system the car's standard equipment.

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Hyundai to Repair Steering on 2011 MY Sonata's that Pull Toward the Left

Hyundai Motor America announced that it will fix a steering problem affecting the 2011 MY Sonata mid-size sedan produced between Sept. 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011.

The company took action after more than 4,000 Sonata owners complained to dealers that the car tends to pull towards to the left. The South Korean automaker said it suspects that as many as 41,000 cars could be affected by this issue.

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Receives its First Facelift in South Korea

Hyundai has blessed the South Korean market version of its Sonata mid-size sedan with its very first mild facelift. Just don’t blink because you may very well miss it.

The light cosmetic surgery on the outside brings a revamped front grille with a little bit less chrome on top and around the sides, plus new LED taillights at the back, reshaped mirror casings and a fresh choice of alloy wheel designs including a set of 18-inch multispoke rims.

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Toyota and Honda want to Win Back Sales Share from Hyundai Sonata with New Models

Not too long ago, if someone told you that a South Korean model would challenge America’s best selling sedan, the Toyota Camry, you would have probably laughed in his or her face.

Needless to say, a lot has changed over the past few years with Hyundai and in particular its latest Sonata sedan, not only challenging, but this past May even surpassing the Camry in U.S. sales for the first time in history.

Of course, the fact that Toyota’s production capabilities were seriously affected by the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, played a significant role in Hyundai’s accomplishment.

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New Hyundai i40 Sedan Bows at Barcelona Motor Show, gets 177HP 2.0-liter Engine

This is Hyundai’s all-new i40 sedan and it was unwrapped today at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. It follows the presentation of the i40 station wagon showcased at the 2011 Geneva Salon in March, and it’s Hyundai’s submission in the highly competitive D-segment in Europe with rivals such as the Citroen C5 and the Volkswagen Passat.

In terms of design, Hyundai’s newcomer may look very similar to the latest Elantra sold in North America and other parts of the world. However, measuring 4.74 meters (186.6-in.) in length, the i40 approximately 380 mm or 15-inches longer than the compact sedan. Europe’s equivalent of the Sonata rides on a wheelbase of 2.77-meters, with Hyundai claiming it offers best-in-class room for front head, shoulder and leg. The Korean carmaker also boasts that the i40 will provide passengers with "the most comfortable ride available in the D-segment".

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New Hyundai i45 gets a Smaller Engine in Australia

The Australian market version of Hyundai’s Sonata mid-size sedan, called i45, has received a smaller displacement engine that becomes the new entry point for the range. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers a maximum output of 121kW (162HP) at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 198Nm at 4,600 rpm, and is mated to either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Read more »

Hyundai Sketches All-New i40 Sedan for Europe, will Debut in Barcelona

Just a couple of months after debuting the i40 Station Wagon at the Geneva Salon in March, Hyundai is now getting ready to lift the covers off the sedan version of its mid-size model, which will receive its world premiere at the upcoming 2011 Barcelona Motor Show on May 12th. The South Korean automaker released the first teaser rendering of the i40 Sedan, which will effectively replace the older generation of the Sonata in the European market and compete in the D-segment against the likes of the Opel Insignia, VW Passat, Toyota Avensis and Citroen C5. Read more »

Hyundai’s Model Naming Conventions: From 0 to Fubar in Just 4 Years

Hyundai is one of the world’s biggest automakers, and the most visible of South Korea’s business and industrial acumen. So you would think a company that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Toyota and pre-bailout GM would be pretty consistent with its model naming conventions, right?

Well, not exactly. When Hyundai first launched the i30 hatchback in Europe, Australia and other markets, it seemed that familiar nameplates such as Elantra and Sonata would soon be dead and buried. Not so. In fact, the i30 CW (basically, the station wagon version of the i30), is still sold in the U.S. as the Elantra Touring.

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New Hyundai i40 is the European Market Sonata, Sedan Model to Follow Later in the Year

Hyundai had shared the first photos of its all-new i40 ahead of the car's world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show on March 1. Revealed here in station wagon form, the estate is the first i40 body style to be introduced to Europe, with a four-door sedan model to follow later this year. The i40 essentially replaces the older generation Sonata in Europe eyeing the highly competitive D-segment with rivals such as the Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 508, Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat.

Designed and engineered at Hyundai’s R&D headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, Hyundai says the i40 is the company's "first D-segment vehicle to be developed specifically for the European market, with a package of powertrains, equipment and technology tailored for European tastes."

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