By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel.com

For 2013, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid increases fuel efficiency and operate in all electric modes more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The improved architecture optimizes electric only driving with a higher output 35 kW electric motor, a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery pack and an optimized hybrid operating strategy. These upgrades are paired with a 2.4-liter Theta II four cylinder engine that now runs on a more efficient Atkinson cycle and an enhanced transmission to generate 199 combined net horsepower.

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By Mauricio Lezcano / carsNtravel.com

For 2013, the refreshed Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track A/T strikes a more menacing demeanor, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and hood with heat extractor cues. The side view reveals new, aggressive 19-inch alloy wheel designs with deeper dimensional sculpting. The rear taillights provide a visual spark via premium LED illumination and new contours. The traditional rear-drive sport coupe proportions remain, with a long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs producing a classic wedge-like profile.

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By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel .com

The all new Santa Fe lineup reinvents the family CUV landscape with progressive design, efficient powertrains and upscale amenities, with flexible seating and cargo, strong performance courtesy of dramatic weight savings and advanced safety technologies.

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By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel.com

For 2013, the Genesis 3.8 technology package model offers a new optional eight-inch Driver Information System display with navigation and an enhanced multi-media controller. This new display features a more intuitive user interface, integrating the same rotating dial with joystick-type function, enhanced voice-recognition commands and improved navigation screen layouts. New hot keys also give individuals more immediate control over the operating system to reduce driving distractions. The system uses a large 64GB solid-state drive, which allows generous music, image and video storage or Bluetooth music-streaming capability.

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Por Emilio J. Lezcano  carsNtravel.com

El nuevo Hyundai Santa Fe, un atractivo ‘crossover’ en su tercera generación, presenta para el 2013 versiones de cinco, seis y siete pasajeros (Long Base – Chasis Largo), en sus modelos de tracción delantera y en las cuatro ruedas, además de agregar tres tipos de motores  con inyección directa de gasolina (GDI), y una serie de característica para complacer a los conductores y ocupantes con altas expectativas de funcionalidad, versatilidad y comodidad.

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By Mauricio Lezcano / carsNtravel.com

Veloster Turbo’s unique design takes inspiration from a custom high performance sport bike. One of the most popular sport bike upgrades is to modify the exhaust. Hyundai designers have removed the Veloster’s trapezoidal center exhaust and replaced it with two larger free flowing circular pipes. These new pipes and the new intake manifold also allowed engineers to give the engine a more robust sound.

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By Mauricio Lezcano  / carsntravel.com

Hyundai’s rear drive sport coup receives more powerful powertrain technologies, more aggressive design, upscale interior refinement and blue link telematics.Continue reading→

By Mauricio Lezcano carsNtravel.com

Hyundai’s award-winning Genesis sedan continues its segment leadership with exterior design improvements, a new eight-speed automatic transmissions and enhanced chassis tuning. In addition, a new 5.0-liter direct injection V8 engine is now available exclusively with the 5.0 R-Spec model, which includes unique 19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, optional Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position summer performance tires and sport-tuned transmission, suspension and steering calibrations for exhilarating vehicle dynamics.

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