Paris Preview: Hyundai ix20 MPV sketched

Filed under: Concept Cars , Minivan/Van , Paris Motor Show , Hyundai Hyundai ix20 Concept – Click above for high-res image When it comes to designing an MPV, it’s difficult to move beyond the standard two-box form. That’s where Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture” design language comes into play

Paris Preview: Hyundai ix20 MPV sketched

Filed under: Concept Cars , Minivan/Van , Paris Motor Show , Hyundai Hyundai ix20 Concept – Click above for high-res image When it comes to designing an MPV, it’s difficult to move beyond the standard two-box form. That’s where Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture” design language comes into play. Penned by the automaker’s European R&D studio in Rüsselsheim, Germany and set to debut at Paris Motor Show at the end of the month, the ix20 attempts to add a level of style to the utilitarian MPV segment.

Hyundai RB concept for Moscow revealed [w/video]

Filed under: Concept Cars , Budget , Sedan , Hyundai , Russia , Design/Style Hyundai RB Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Hyundai has dropped its new RB concept on the crowd at this year’s Moscow Motor Show , and according to our Spanish-speaking sister site, the car you see above is likely to evolve into a genuine Russian-market production model with one of two engines. On the base side of things, buyers can opt for a 1.4-liter four-cylinder with around 109 horsepower, while those looking for a bit more grunt will be able to snap up a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with around 124 ponies. Both engines should be available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic

Hyundai RB concept for Moscow revealed [w/video]

Filed under: Concept Cars , Budget , Sedan , Hyundai , Russia , Design/Style Hyundai RB Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Hyundai has dropped its new RB concept on the crowd at this year’s Moscow Motor Show , and according to our Spanish-speaking sister site, the car you see above is likely to evolve into a genuine Russian-market production model with one of two engines. On the base side of things, buyers can opt for a 1.4-liter four-cylinder with around 109 horsepower, while those looking for a bit more grunt will be able to snap up a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with around 124 ponies

Autoblog Podcast #192 – Slow Edge Sports, GM High Performance, BMW Megacity

Filed under: Concept Cars , Podcasts , Etc. , Ford , GM , Hyundai , Jaguar , Toyota , Electric Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Chris, Sam and Dan return for Episode #192 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the reinstatement of GM’s high performance division and its new focus on small cars, the Ford Edge Sport being out-dragged by its lesser SEL sibling, and the BMW Megacity electric car.

Autoblog Podcast #192 – Slow Edge Sports, GM High Performance, BMW Megacity

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Consumer Reports picks best cars for teens and seniors

Filed under: Car Buying , Budget , Minivan/Van , Sedan , SUV , Safety , Hatchback , Acura , Honda , Hyundai , Kia , Mazda , Nissan , Subaru , Luxury Consumer Reports picks the best cars for teens and seniors – Click above for high-res image gallery The car-savy folk over at Consumer Reports have released a new list of its best picks for vehicles suited for teens and seniors. The group suggests parents looking to send their teens off to school with a newer vehicle should try to avoid the common misstep of assuming that a larger SUV is safer than its smaller, more efficient counterparts. Instead of opting for a heavy roller, Consumer Reports suggests that parents look toward cars with standard traction control and side curtain airbags – cars like the Mazda 3 , Scion xB , Honda Accord or Nissan Rogue

Report: Large SUV segment outpacing small car sales growth in America

Filed under: Car Buying , Budget , SUV , Crossover 2011 Infiniti QX56 – Click above for high-res image gallery Finally, after years and years of stagnation and painfully slow sales, small cars are starting to take a foothold in the United States.

Video: Red Bull chronicles Rhys Millen’s Pikes Peak world record attempt

Filed under: Motorsports , Videos , Hyundai Rhys Millen’s Pikes Peak World Record Attempt – Click above to watch the video after the jump While we didn’t know if anyone would break the ten minute barrier at Pikes Peak this year, we did know one thing: Red Bull was going to make an awesome video.

Video: Red Bull chronicles Rhys Millen’s Pikes Peak world record attempt

Filed under: Motorsports , Videos , Hyundai Rhys Millen’s Pikes Peak World Record Attempt – Click above to watch the video after the jump While we didn’t know if anyone would break the ten minute barrier at Pikes Peak this year, we did know one thing: Red Bull was going to make an awesome video. Rhys’ video of his record-breaking run in the 2WD Time Attack class in 2009 was pretty spectacular, so we had high expectations. This year the energy drink giant had cameras placed just about everywhere on Rhys Millen’s Hyundai PM580, and it even brought along a helicopter to get some awesome aerial shots

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