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In Review: 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line

The U in SUV is supposed to stand for utility, and yet it's what's missing in a number of vehicles. Not so the 2024 Hyundai Kona, which was obviously designed by someone who took it out and ran a lot of errands in it to know what it needed. Find out more in my review and video at Driving.ca.

In Review: 2023 Hyundai Palisade

Three-row SUVs are the new minivans for family hauling, and one of the better ones is the Hyundai Palisade. It gets some new features for 2023 that make it even better - find out in my review at Driving.ca.

Compact Truck Comparison: 2022 Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz

There are two competitors in the recently-launched compact truck segment - the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz - but while they both have beds, they're not quite aimed at the same type of buyers. Find out more in our comparison at Driving.ca.

First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

It's the truck that isn't a truck that is a truck: Hyundai's upcoming 2022 Santa Cruz, based on the Tucson (yes, I say Santa Fe a couple of times later in the video; brain freeze with the similar names). In a world of oversized pickups, this is going to appeal to those who want small and light-duty, and I think they'll be impressed. Find out more in my story at Driving.ca.

First Look: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Can a truck be a truck, even if it really isn't a truck? I say yes, and so does Hyundai, which gave me a quick look at its upcoming Santa Cruz. Find out more in my story over at Driving.ca.

Do you remember these eight short-lived cars?

Sometimes automakers hit home runs with their vehicles, and then sometimes -- they don't. I've rounded up eight vehicles that didn't resonate with buyers in my story at Driving.ca. 

In Review: 2020 Hyundai Venue

Crossovers and SUVs now sell better than cars do, but that's no reason why they have to be oversized. Several companies are now turning out very small ones, and Hyundai's most recent is the Venue. Find out more in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca).

In Review: 2020 Hyundai Elantra

Small sport-utilities are the hot ticket right now, but there's still room in the market for sedans, and Hyundai's got a pretty decent one with its Elantra. Find out more in my review at AutoTRADER.ca.

Affordable new cars coming for 2020

Sports and supercars make the headlines, but it's the bread-and-butter cars that end up in driveways, and automakers are constantly adding to or improving their portfolios to be sure they will. Here are some of the lower-priced vehicles coming for 2020 in my story at the National Post (Driving.ca).

First Drive: 2020 Hyundai Palisade

Three-row SUVs are the new minivans, and it seems like everyone's rushing to bring new ones to market. Hyundai's Palisade won't arrive until next summer, but I got a sneak peek in Korea. Find out more in my story at the National Post.

In review: 2018 Hyundai Accent

By the time I turned 20, I owned one pair of sneakers, two pairs of jeans and three cars. Find out what that has to do with the Hyundai Accent review at the National Post.

In review: 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-in hybrids are the stepping stone between conventional hybrids and full electric vehicles: you can plug it in for a short period of fuel-free driving, but when that charge runs out, the car continues to run as long as you have gasoline. Hyundai now offers one in its Ioniq lineup; find out more in my review at the National Post.

In review: 2017 Genesis G90

Yes, it's made by Hyundai, but now the Genesis is a completely separate brand, and with a whole new sales and service method as well. Find out more in my review of the G90 over at the National Post.

How one auto dealer is shaking up the auto industry

Greg Carrasco, general manager of Thornhill Hyundai, doesn't approve of the way most dealerships sell cars. So his store doesn't pay commission to its salespeople, and he won't hire anyone who's worked at a dealer before. Find out more in my story over at the Toronto Star.

Product planning: Putting together the car that people want to buy

What's the coolest possible thing? Looking at something in your car - the same production model that anyone can buy - and realizing that you're the one who put it there. My latest "Cool Auto Jobs" column in the Toronto Star looks at Patrick Danielson, a former PR manager (meaning he had to deal with us!) who now figures out what has to go on the next new Hyundai for Canada.

John Krsteski: Making Hyundai look good

It takes a lot of people to produce a car, but it takes someone at the helm to make sure it all comes together: the design has to be good-looking, it has to move the brand forward, and most importantly, it has to translate into mass production. Find out more about how John Krsteski does it at Hyundai in my article at the Toronto Star.

Hyundai Canada: An interview with the president

Steve Kelleher is the president and CEO of Hyundai Canada, and has been for quite some time. He's also a fun guy and a great interview, and the subject of my Auto People column this time around for the Toronto Star.

An interview with Peter Schreyer

I recently had the opportunity to interview designer Peter Schreyer, who transformed Kia and is now heading up Hyundai's design centres as well. Read all about it in my Toronto Star story.

The designers: Casey Hyun of Hyundai

The similarity of his name with the company's is purely a coincidence, he says, but Casey Hyun has made quite a difference with Hyundai's design. Read about it in my Toronto Star story by clicking here.

A look at Hyundai's Accent

Hyundai has redesigned the Accent for 2012, and overall, it's a decent, well-outfitted and realistically-priced car. You can read my review in Autos.ca by clicking here.

In review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo

Turbocharging is becoming a very common engine enhancement, as automakers provide bigger-engine power with smaller-engine fuel technology. Hyundai offers it on the Sonata 2.0T, a very nice driver that can pass quite a few stations before it needs to fill up again. You can read my review in Autos.ca by clicking here.

Driving Hyundai's new Sonata Hybrid

 I don't get the maximum benefit out of most hybrids because I live in the country and so don't get to drive on the battery alone all that often. Hyundai has changed all that with its 2011 Sonata Hybrid, which can run on electricity at much higher speeds. Read all about it in Autos.ca by clicking here.

A first look at Hyundai's 2012 Genesis

 Hyundai's full-size Genesis sedan has been upgraded for 2012, with a revised V6, new V8 and several other new features. I think the V6 is the better deal, and you can find out why in Autos.ca ing here.

A "first drive" in the 2012 Hyundai Accent

Hyundai's entry-level Accent is completely redesigned for 2012, and it's quite a job the company did. Get the automatic transmission, though. Find out why in my review in Autos.ca by clicking here.

In review: 2011 Hyundai Equus

The top-end model from Hyundai massages your back, heats your hands and costs as much as $70,000. Is it worth it? Find out in my review on Autos.ca by clicking here.

In review: 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai has a winner in its redesigned compact sedan, and you can read my review of it on Autos.ca by clicking here.

A visit to Hyundai-Kia's Michigan technical center

A Korean automaker with a technical center in Michigan? Indeed there is, in the middle of rolling cornfields. You can read all about it by clicking here.