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Hyundai Santa Fe SUV on display at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium

The Hyundai Sante Fe Really Impressed KBB Reviewers

South Korean automaker Hyundai is known for producing affordable vehicles that can tote the family around. But with SUVs dominating the market and the lineups of almost every carmaker, Hyundai is facing stiff competition. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is here, however, to prove that Hyundai’s vehicles are still good enough to beat the rest. …
An SUV being crash tested to determine it's safety ratings

Five of the Safest SUVs Under $40,000

The rising popularity of SUVs since the mid-1990s has been growing steadily now that manufacturers are focusing much more on technology and in-cabin comfort. However, these are not the only reasons that consumers are interested in mid-size SUVs; utility is of the utmost importance and, for those with families, safety is a key factor. A …

Is Hyundai Breakthrough Predictive Shifting System A Game Changer?

Other than the increase in the number of gears in an automatic transmission there have been few breakthroughs in transmission developments. We may have a breakthrough now. Hyundai and Kia say they’ve developed a transmission that can predict the gear it should be in at any given point. It’s called the “Information and Communication Technology …
The Hyundai Ioniq is shown at AutoMobility LA on November 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

This is the Most Concerning Part of Driving the Hyundai Ioniq

Now that the Hyundai Ioniq had arrived, the Toyota Prius finally has a rival in the green vehicle segment. The Prius has dominated the hybrid vehicle market since 2004. The Ioniq is a hatchback that’s available as a gas/electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. It has a very Prius-like silhouette, and the Hyundai …
The Hyundai Ioniq is shown at AutoMobility LA on November 21, 2019

The Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Car That Nobody Wants to Buy

In today’s environmentally conscious world, automakers race to build and design the smartest hybrid vehicles that make sense for lifestyle driving. While certain models like the Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf come to mind, there is one you might overlook. There’s a hybrid car available today that actually gets better gas mileage than the Prius …
Hyundai Kona Hybrid compact crossover suv on display at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium

This 2020 Subcompact SUV is the Best Value for Your Money

While there continues to be a need from consumers for the larger-sized SUVs, there has been an increasing number of people downsizing their preferences. The subcompact SUV segment has blossomed with options, offering SUV size, comfort, and fuel economy for those looking for the goldilocks of SUVs. Recently, Kelley Blue Book evaluated the 2020 subcompact …
The Hyundai Elantra at the New York International Auto Show

The Worst Hyundai Elantra Model Year You Should Never Buy

With every car brand, there’s always that one model or year that sticks out like a sore thumb. For some reason, it doesn’t quite live up to the brand’s standards or the model’s history. If there’s a best, there must also be a worse, though, right? But when this happens, it can throw everyone off. …
The Hyundai Venue on display at auto show

Don’t Let the Size of the This New Hyundai Fool You

The Hyundai Venue is rolling off the crossover SUV line alongside some of its sister vehicles, like the Kona. Originally offered in Australia, the Venue is coming to the North American market, and word has it, this vehicle will make a big splash. That might sound surprising since it’s pretty small – smaller than even the …
The Honda Civic Type-R at the Brussels Expo

Which 2020 Cars Have the Best Gas Mileage?

Cars usually get one or two useful features for each new model year. It could be anything from new safety features, engines or transmissions, and even standard smartphone integration. Plenty of cars also got complete redesigns for the 2020 model year like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Supra. With new engines come different fuel economy …
2013 Nissan IDX concept Nismo | 002

How Affordable Performance Could Save Nissan

In discussing possible ways Nissan could save itself, we briefly touched upon what made Nissan’s past products desirable: performance. Nissan has made some incredible high-performance vehicles, ranging from JDM forbidden-fruit to rally-conquering SUVs. But what set Nissan, and indeed, most Japanese carmakers, from brands like Porsche or Ferrari was how attainable their sporty vehicles were. …