Hyundai i40 Wins 2011 EuroCarBody

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Hyundai has take its first ever Golden Award at this year’s EuroCarBody Conference, held near Frankfurt, Germany, managing to defeat nine other manufacturers from Europe and Japan. This is also a first for any Asian manufacturer, and a significant achievement, as 500 automotive experts cars their vote on the car.

The i40, which won them the top prize, got 37.98 out of a maximum 50 points, with the closest competitor being the Audi A6 with 35.86 points, followed by the Mercedes B-Class in third place with 34.66.

“Winning the EuroCarBody Golden Award demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest levels of safety for Hyundai customers. The i40 was recently awarded a maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test, and this latest award is further independent evidence that our technology is market-leading. We will continue our efforts for ever-better technology to protect passengers and improve all aspects of vehicle performance,” said Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai MotorEurope.

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Hyundai Reveals New i40 Ahead of Geneva

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Hyundai has just revealed a pair of photos showing the new i40, which will make its official global debut at the beginning of March at the Geneva Motor Show.    Together with the new model comes a new brand slogan ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities’ - reflecting the company’s confident approach to design and engineering.

According to the official press release, the i40 is Hyundai’s first D-segment vehicle to be developed with European customers in mind, offering a package of powertrains, equipment and technology tailored to tastes. The model shown in the photos is in the estate form, the first variant to arrive in Europe via Geneva, while a saloon will soon follow later this year. This will most likely target the European saloon D-segment, with rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 508, Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat in its cross-hairs.

Coming back to the estate, we can tell you that is exterior styling looks much closer to that of the American Elantra than we could have expected, while also incorporating the ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language. The roofline, which can make or brake a model like this, flows nicely into the rear lights.

Hyundai has promised a high level of standard equipment, including heated and reclining front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and an active de-mist system that automatically detects and clears mist on the windscreen.

“Offering more for less has always been a fundamental principle at Hyundai, and now we are advancing this with our new brand direction under the ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities.’ slogan. The i40 is a perfect example of how we are offering the best and making it accessible to everyone. From stunning design and specification, to industry-leading technology and aftersales care – the i40 sets itself apart from its competitors,” stated Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, describing the new model.

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Hyundai Veloster Euro NCAP

Cars Hyundai on this post under tags as bellows :  One of the cars that managed to surprise us from the twelve test results that were just released by Euro NCAP is Hyundai’s innovative 1+2 coupe, the Veloster, which got five full stars and shined in many segments you wouldn’t think it could.

First off, adult occupant protection was the highest off all the cars, and the Veloster even managed to guard against whiplash in case of a rear impact. Child occupant protection was also good for both the 18 month and 3 year old child dummies, and the coupe scored 89% in this case.

“Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. Clear information is provided regarding the dangers of using a rearward facing child restraint in that seat without first disabling the airbag,” Euro NCAP says.

Protection provided by the bumper and front edge of the bonnet to the legs and pelvis of a struck pedestrian was good or marginal. Overall, with a score of just 49%, it’s not the best car to hit people in, but it’s clear that Hyundai tried its best ti make the edges as soft as possible. The car’s downside comes with the fact that the head of the pedestrian wound be struck by the glass area.

Euro NCAP says that Electronic stability control is standard on the Veloster, as is a seat belt reminder for the driver and front passenger seats, so it got 71% for its safely assist devices.

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Hyundai Blue On Full Speed Electric Vehicle (FSEV) Introduced

Cars Hyundai on this post under tags as bellows " Hyundai has presented the BlueOn Full Speed electric Vehicle (FSEV) during a special event held in South Korea.

The EV uses the i10 model as a base, measuring 3,585 mm in length, 1,595 mm in width and 1,540 mm in height.

The vehicle’s electric drive system includes an electric motor that delivers 83 hp and 210 Nm of torque and a 16.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.

The BlueOn needs 13.1 seconds to reach 62 mph and offers a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). The vehicle has been fitted with a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) that creates an artificial sound aimed at warning pedestrians that a vehicle is approaching.

The battery offers a driving range of 87 miles (140 km) and can reach a full charge status after six hours, if a standard 220V household outlet is used. Hyundai also offers a 380V fast charger that brings the battery’s charge level to 80 percent in 25 minutes. The driver can get the charging information via a new 4.2 inch LCD screen.

The project was finalized through a 40 billion won investment ($34,3 million or EUR26,9 million). Hyundai will offer a fleet of 30 BlueOn vehicles to the Korean Government for testing purposes and in order to help develop the country’s charging infrastructure. The company is planing to build 2,500 units of the vehicle by 2013.

“We are proud to introduce the world to BlueOn, which was fully developed in Korea and displays Hyundai’s latest technological advancements,” said Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, Vice Chairman at Hyundai’s Corporate R&D Center.

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Hyundai’s Green Car Global Leading Strategy

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Last year, Hyundai unveiled its first highway legal full speed electric vehicle design, called BlueOn. This compact electric car is based on the Korean automaker’s i10 hatchback design and is capable and has a range of about 87 miles (140 kilometers).

Kia also has an electric car called TAM, which will be launched later this year. The automaker expects to produce a total of over 2,000 units by the end of next year.

“Hyundai has been focusing on small-sized electric models, considering limited battery technologies and its high cost. However, as the world’s eco-friendly car market enters a mature phase and battery technology improves, compact-size electric vehicle models are expected to be mainstream,” the automaker says.
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Kia Motor Expect to Sell 7 Million in 2012

The new design language of both Kia and Hyundai has left its mark on the global automotive market, and together with their more affordable vehicles is securing them a more and more sales every month.

The combined force of the two South Korean automakers makes them a force to reckoned with, as they are now the fifth biggest group in the business. As a result of the strong demand for their lineup, the group has shifted their 2011 sales target from 6.33 million to 6.6 million according to Reuters, and is looking to a brighter future.

As a result, the group expects to sell about seven million vehicles globally, instead of the previous 6.5 million target, according to a statement made by president of Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday.

Yahoo News quotes one analyst specialized in the automotive industry as saying that the estimate is conservative. "I expect Hyundai and Kia will be able to achieve sales of 7.2 million vehicles next year, with Hyundai's China plant starting production and Kia introducing a third shift at its Slovakia plant," says the analyst from Korea Investment & Securities.


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Hyundai Exports July 2011 grew by 11.2%

 Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, registered a 1.5% decline in cumulative sales for the month of July, 2011. While the domestic sales dropped by 11% the exports grew by 11.2%.

HMIL’s total sales for July, 2011 stood at 49,667 units against 50,411 units in July, 2010. The domestic market accounted for 25,642 units compared to 28,811 units for the same month last year while the exports totaled 24,025 units in July, 2011 against 21,600 units of July, 2010.

 

Commenting on July, 2011 sales, Arvind Saxena, Director - Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, “The July 2011 sales for both the Industry and as well as Hyundai Motor India Ltd. had been negative. Though the customer enquiries have increased but due to the increase in fuel price and interest rates conversion rate has slowed down.”
  

The segment-wise cumulative sales for the month of July, 2011 are as follows: A2 segment (Santro, i10, i20) 41,533 units; A3 Segment (Accent & Verna) 7,980 units; A5 segment (Sonata Transform) 13 units; Santa Fe (SUV) 141 units.

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