Posts Tagged ‘sonata’

VIDEO: CGI be damned! Inside the BMW M3’s V8

Monday, April 7th, 2008
Click above to view the BMW M3 ad.Ever since Industrial Light and Magic dropped Jurassic Park onto the scene, it's rare to see a movie, TV show or advertisement that doesn't involve some form of CGI. It's amazing what can be done by a handful of programmers and a case of RedBull, but something gets......

Better late than never: Hyundai’s new nav systems finally arrive

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Hyundai has quickly developed a full range of products in its US lineup, and quality scores from companies like JD Power show those vehicles now rank among the best in the industry. For all of Hyundai's progress the past few years, the South Korean automaker has taken its time getting navigation sys......

2009 Hyundai Sonata gets big bump in price

Saturday, December 1st, 2007
click above for more high-res images of the 2009 Hyundai SonataThe new 2009 Hyundai Sonata gets a bump in interior refinement and available power, and the South Korean automaker would like to be paid for all its troubles. The 2009 Sonata Limited saw the largest jump in price, with the new model goin......

Chicago 2008: Hyundai rolls out 2009 Sonata

Thursday, November 29th, 2007
click above to view more high-res pics of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata When Hyundai released its 2007 Sonata, the automaker served notice that it was serious about playing with the "big boys" in the midsize sedan market; namely the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and, just recently, the latest ......

Chicago 2008: Hyundai rolls out 2009 Sonata

Thursday, November 29th, 2007
click above to view more high-res pics of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata When Hyundai released its 2007 Sonata, the automaker served notice that it was serious about playing with the "big boys" in the midsize sedan market; namely the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and, just recently, the latest ......

Chicago ‘08 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Sunday, November 25th, 2007
click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.Hyundai recognizes that competition in the mid-size sedan segment is always heating up, so the little automaker that could is bringing a refreshed Sonata to Chicago, sporting a slightly new look, more interior amenities and new powertrain......

Chicago ‘08 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Sunday, November 25th, 2007
click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.Hyundai recognizes that competition in the mid-size sedan segment is always heating up, so the little automaker that could is bringing a refreshed Sonata to Chicago, sporting a slightly new look, more interior amenities and new powertrain......

Hyundai resets its sights on 500,000 units in 2008

Sunday, November 18th, 2007
In 2007 Hyundai had a US sales target of 555,000. That number was set by HQ in Korea, and when it was clear they weren't going to make it, they revised it downward to just over 500,000. By the time the bell rung, even that number proved a little beyond Hyundai's reach: they sold 467,009 cars last ye......

VIDEO: New Sonata more than meets the eye

Saturday, September 1st, 2007
The Hyundai Sonata has proven itself to be a pretty good vehicle over the past couple years, but tame styling and cheap interior materials have kept the Korean midsize sedan a rental favorite. The Sonata has received a much-needed face lift, with a heavily updated front facia and a much richer-looki......

Spy Shots: 2009 Hyundai Sonata interior

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
Hyundai's mid-size Sonata is due for a refresh in about a year, and a sharp-eyed observer with a camera has captured a shot of the new interior. The design looks considerably more upscale than the present setup, which is great considering how bland we find the dash design of the current car to be. T......