In the beginning, Hyundai Motor created the Pony, which in the mid-1980s quickly became a rusting tin can. The Pony wore a sub-$5,000 price tag and was sold through what was then perhaps the worst dealer network imaginable. Then, decades later, Hyundai created a luxury brand based on the highly successful German model. Hyundai’s Genesis …
China is leading the EV race — but for how long?
So, you should ask, who is winning the war to electrify the automobile? By country, it’s China. By individual company, Tesla, but only barely. That’s according to the latest information from industry intelligence expert IIHS. A new BMW AG infographic, based on IIHS data, shows that Chinese automotive companies lead the world in new registrations …
Yes, the latest Forester is an improvement, but where’s the hybrid?
MILTON KEYNES, Buckinghamshire, England — Somewhat surprisingly, given the jaunty tone of its sales releases, Subaru Canada is having a slightly down year. Sales have tumbled 1.1% year-on-year, but for a brand that relishes at boasting about soaring sales results, Subaru Canada’s stumble is striking. Perhaps the new Forester will reverse the tide. Subaru’s most …
Ranger pickup may be too much of a good thing
In early 2011, I found myself quizzing a car company boss by the name of Mark Fields, who then was responsible for Ford’s business in Canada, the United States, Mexico and South America. At the time, I wanted to know why Ford had chosen to expunge the pint-sized Ranger pickup from its lineup in Canada …
November 8, 2019 | Commentary, First on the Grid Like Comments (0) |
The humble beginnings of the world-class Genesis G90
Years and years ago, when Hyundai Motor first launched a Genesis model line in the mid-2000s, I was amused and intrigued by first the sedan and then the coupe, but not terribly impressed. The cars were “meh.” They were whelming – not overwhelming or underwhelming, just meh. It’s quite clear that Hyundai’s bosses in Seoul, …
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