Hyundai will unveil a revised version of its European-market ix35 crossover - will make its first public outing at the Geneva auto show.

The exterior has received a number of subtle revisions, including bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and a slightly redesigned upper grille.

We hear the ix35's interior could be in line for a more thorough update, with a quality upgrade and there are tweaks to the engines.

The engine lineup has also receive some tweaks starting with the Nu 2.0-liter GDI petrol engine is tweaked to deliver better efficiency and more power. Also, the brand's 'R' diesel engine gains new clean technology features, such as the LP-EGR (low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation).

To further improve the European-tuned ride and handling characteristics, the ix35 benefits from Hyundai's three-mode FLEX STEER driving system.

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Just hours after we posted the first official images of Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis, we now have a better idea about what this sleek concept is all about.

The Hyundai Genesis was the start of something bigger and more luxurious than ever before for the Korean automaker in the American market. The Korean firm will be hoping to steal even more sales from manufacturers like Audi and BMW.

Hyundai says that the HCD-14 Genesis is its latest “fluidic precision” design, four-door coupe package that will probably ditch the three-box bodywork for a more tapered rear end.

“We instilled HCD-14 Genesis with a premium-sport four-door coupe road presence”, said chief designer of Hyundai Design North America Christopher Chapman. “Its sleek and lightweight silhouette does not punish the wind but used fluidic precision with dramatic surfacing that conveys natural restraint.”

In addition to the styling of the car, there are plenty of new features being introduced on the concept that may be intended for the final product. This include eye tracking technology and 3-D gesture recognition.

To that end, the car has all the things you'd expect from a next-gen premium Hyundai: a 5.0-liter V8 and an eight-speed automatic. According to Hyundai, the HCD-14's high-tensile steel chassis is as rigid as a Catholic school nun. Befitting its status as a more performance-oriented model, the HCD-14's exhaust was designed to have a deep baritone sound.

UK president and CEO of Hyundai Tony Whitehorn said: “The idea of a Genesis Coupe for the UK is definitely interesting. We need to wait until the time is right to introduce it, though.”

[alert style="white"] Hi-Res Gallery: Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis (12 pictures) [/alert]

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Along with a slew of wild tuner car concepts, the 2013 Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX joins several of the Korean automakers other concepts was officially launched in SEMA Show.

This special edition brings a sportier exterior look with a graphic package is a dealer-installed option, a chrome grille, 18-inch Dark Alloy Wheels with optional 215/40/ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, rear LED taillights and projector headlights with LED accents.

In addition, the Hyundai Veloster RE will be available exclusively with this paint job and is inspired from the RE:MIX Lab program, a national tour “celebrating creativity in music, art, fashion, technology, gaming, culture and design”.

Inside the Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX upgrades include a leather steering wheel, keyless access with a push-button ignition,  bespoke floor, leather steering wheel and shift knob and a 450W Dimension sound system with an eight-inch subwoofer.

Details on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX haven't yet been released, but the car scheduled to go into production and will arrive this December. Manual transmission versions start at $19,900, while the automatic version bumping the cost of entry to $21,150.

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For its first appearance at the annual SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas, Bisimoto Engineering and Hyundai have teamed up to create a wild Elantra GT that produces up to 600+ horsepower.

The Hyundai Elantra GT is wrapped in Gatorwrap with Type 2 graphics, a stainless steel muffler, 18-inch wheels, a JFN full roll cage, while interior is equipped Bisimoto racing seats and harnesses.

"When the Elantra GT was introduced by Hyundai, we knew it would be a perfect platform for us to showcase our tuning prowess," said Hedi Kim, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Bisimoto Engineering.

The Hyundai Elantra GT power comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is now capable of putting out more than 600 hp (447 kW). Bisimoto Engineering installed a turbocharger that works with upsized injectors, a blow-off valve, intake gasket, custom steel connecting rods, a Spearco intercooler and a larger fuel pump.

Hyundai has teamed up with ARK Performance to create a special Veloster 'Alpine' concept that will debut at the 2012 SEMA Auto Show. Hyundai Veloster Alpine is designed for snow sports enthusiasts as much as a twisty canyon road.

First of all, the Hyundai Veloster Alpine is equipped with a 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine offers 232 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Engine modifications is enhanced with an ARK performance exhaust, Rays Gramlight 57Xtreme wheels, a Nitrous Express Proton Kit and suspension is upgraded with an Air Motion cup-suspension kit.

"This extreme sports coupe concept will appeal to winter sports enthusiasts who love to carve the snow as much as a twisty canyon road," said Ted Lee, owner of Ark Performance Inc., in a statement.

Exterior highlights include a Yakima snowboard rack, pearl white and blue paint job, the hood and deck lip are both made of carbon fiber and smoked lights. Inside, the Hyundai Veloster gets a custom treatment from JPM Coachworks including custom seats, instrument panel, steering wheel, headliner visors, shift knob and armrest.

Hyundai has unveiled its Veloster Street Concept out at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. This Street version is based on the Hyundai Veloster SR and has been modified from top to bottom in conjunction with a local aftermarket specialist - Concord Customs.

The Hyundai Veloster Street comes with a matt grey paint with orange contrast exterior, Tenso R V1 18-inch wheels wrapped with 215/40/18 rubber, a three-inch turbo-back stainless steel exhaust and lighting to the front.

On the interior, the two-tone exterior color theme continues with its new leather interior, while also gaining LED lighting throughout , a SounDesign sound system, Alcantara covered trim parts and roof lining with matching boot lid pieces.

The Hyundai Veloster Street Concept also comes with some engine modifications, including a custom front-mount intercooler setup, kevlar fuel hoses, a stainless steel air intake system, a sports air filter, fixed-back Recaro carbon fibre racing seats, Concord Customs bolted on new front and a carbon fibre interior. The brakes and suspension system have also been upgraded.

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Joining the 2012 SEMA Auto Show will include two custom versions of the Genesis Coupe along with  the Hyundai Veloster Velocity. Dubbed the “Velocity”, it represents a the Design and Engineering divisions of Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, CA.

The Hyundai Velocity Veloster is a race focused concept, riding on massive 19-inch Kumho Ecsta SPT 275/35R19 high performance summer tires, new rear diffuser, a full-body kit and large rear wing.

“In creating Velocity, we were inspired to take the Veloster's original concept strengths to their fullest expression. Velocity gave our design and engineering teams license to take Veloster far beyond everyday production car limitations,” explained Chris Chapman, head of Hyundai's Irvine, California design center.

The Hyundai Velocity Veloster will be offered with a choice of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder develops 400 hp (298 kW) and 350 lb-ft (474 Nm) of torque. The power gains under the hood are matched by a Brembo brake kit with 4-psiton calipers, a new fuel system, two-piece rotors, a custom intake manifold, Bilstein springs and a heap of Cosworth designed upgrades.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV for a fastener became loose in the steering shaft, resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.

The issue is a fastener in the lower steering column, causing the steering shaft to come part and drivers to lose control of the vehicle. If this happens, the driver will lose all steering control.

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was 22 months-old and had 33,000 miles on the clock. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

[caption id="attachment_827" align="aligncenter" width="624"] The 2013 Hyundai i30 three-door will be unveiled on September 27th[/caption]

The 2013 Hyundai i30 three-door hatchback official debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show later this month with a sales date to be announced.

“The New Generation i30 three-door has been conceived solely for Europe, and will strengthen Hyundai’s presence further in the segment where we have seen our greatest success since 2007," said Allan Rushforth, senior vice president and COO of Hyundai's European division.

The 2013 Hyundai i30 has a familiar design but adopts a new rear bumper, upswept side windows, sporting different fog lamp housings, a more angular center bar and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Under the hood, four different engines will be on offer, along with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Detailed specifications were not released, but the 2013 Hyundai i30 three-door equipped 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter diesel that produces 89hp (90PS) to 128 PS (94 kW / 126 hp) and has CO2 emissions of 97 g/km.

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[caption id="attachment_557" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE arriving in UK next month.[/caption]

Hyundai's has announced Veloster Turbo SE 1+2 door coupe will go on sale in Britain starting with September 24, priced from £21,995. The Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE is the first vehicle to feature 1.6-litre T-GDI engine fitted with a high-compression, twin-scroll turbocharger that develops 184 hp (137 kW / 186 PS) and 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) of torque.

"Now the the Veloster Turbo SE brings an extra helping of dynamism, excitement and emotional appeal to our refreshed model line-up. Its overall package is genuinely strong against other competitors such as the VW Scirocco 1.4TSI and the Astra GTC 1.6i 16v VVT Turbo," said Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor UK.

In European specification, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE is linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox featuring wider gear ratios. Allows a top speed of 214kmph and a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 8.4 seconds and maximum torque is delivered between 1,500rpm and 4,500rpm. The Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE combined fuel economy of 40.9 mpg and has CO2 emissions of 157 g/km.



The Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE including new bumpers; new 18-inch alloy wheel designs with chrome inserts; rear diffuser and exhaust; integrated LED brake light; front fog lights and Turbo badges complete the visual modifications. Three colour options will be available: Phantom Black (Pearl), White Crystal (Solid) and Matt Grey.

On the interior, the Veloster Turbo SE also receives a 7-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system, leather seats with grey panels, updated 8-speaker sound system with subwoofer and reverse parking camera with parking guidance.

The entry-level version of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has a starting price of $24,450 excluding an $825 delivery and will arrive in showrooms later this summer.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4-liter engine that produces 190 hp (141 kW / 192 PS), which delivers an estimated 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined with the FWD setup. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L come equipped with standard 17-inch wheels; Bluetooth connectivity; a 6-speaker audio system; power windows and locks; curtain and driver's knee airbags; Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that generates 264 hp (196 kW / 267 PS) and 269 lb.-ft. As standard, 19-inch alloy wheels; chrome-tipped exhaust pipes; a push button start and color LCD trip computer. In the FWD setup, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0L has a base price of $27,700, again not including D&H.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price:

1. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4 liter FWD: $24,450.


2. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4 liter AWD: $26,200.


3. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo FWD: $27,700.


4. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo AWD: $29,450.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Photos

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