Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
What Drives Her: Claudia Marquez Paved the Way and Broke the Glass Ceiling at Hyundai Mexico
Can a Latina succeed in a male dominated automotive world? Claudia Marquez, president of Hyundai’s Mexico division, told us that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Generous with her thoughts and palpably driven by achieving objectives, Claudia Marquez sure has proven it—at an international level. What are the keys to her success…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
2022 Hyundai Kona N First Drive: The Crossover That Will Remind You Why You Love Smaller Cars
You’re lying if you say you never wanted to be part of The Fast and the Furious. After all, few things are quite as empowering as the growl of a loud performance engine carrying you away from all your problems — whether those problems involve street racing or dropping the kids off at school. If that…
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive Review: Truck for When You’re Tired of the Crossover
Can’t decide, truck or SUV? The Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn’t want you to choose. There’s nothing worse than making a sacrifice, but now you don’t have to. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable part-truck part-crossover — seriously, it starts at just over $24,000 — that will give you that easily navigable crossover size…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
Genesis GV70 First Drive Review: Simple, Modern Design that Elevates Your Life
Forget the early adopters; this car is for design thinkers. The first time I heard the idea of ‘design thinking,’ I was intrigued: I knew ‘design’ and ‘thinking,’ but put the terms together, and they are a principle that elevates design beyond the traditional form and function or aesthetics. Design thinking pushes designers to solve…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy: A Luxury Drive Without the Heavy Price Tag
The Hyundai Santa Fe proves that luxury doesn’t need to come with a hit to your bank account. The moment I sat in the driver’s seat I knew I was going to enjoy this ride. It’s the buttery soft seats, sleek console, panoramic sunroom, and sports mode that make this a sporty utility vehicle…
Leading by Example and Empowering Others, What Drives Her: Dana White of Hyundai
Her journey has led to China, Paris, the Pentagon, the U.S. Senate and now, Hyundai’s C-Suite. When I set out to research Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer at Hyundai and one of the top female auto executives, my curiosity had been already been piqued. Here was a woman who seemed to do so much…
The All-New 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Is The Ideal Adventure Truck for City Driving
A perfect truck for city driving that also duals as your weekend getaway vehicle? The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is ready for it all. Sounds impossible, but it’s true! Hyundai’s newest model, the Santa Cruz, is designed with your do-it-all lifestyle in mind. Looking for a smaller, maneuverable truck for city living that includes…