Product releases aren’t the only ways that car manufacturers, both traditional and novel, make headlines. Throughout this week, the automotive news cycle focused as much on current events such as Porsche’s new Nurburgring lap record, as it did on preparation for things to come, including Mercedes-Benz’s $ 1-billion investment in its Tuscaloosa, Ala., plant. What’s more, in the wakes of a series of devastating hurricanes, OEMs also have been in the news for their humanitarian efforts, just as NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has. Here are three stories that made headlines throughout the automotive world this week: Vacuum Manufacturer ... NESN.com
Tag: Hyundai
Hyundai Expands Genesis Lineup, Takes Aim At BMW 3 Series With G70
Hyundai’s luxury brand has only been around since 2015, but Genesis isn’t wasting any time taking on model that serves as a benchmark for all premium sports sedans. Genesis recently unveiled the G70 sedan, its answer to the BMW 3 Series, and on paper, the Korean luxury compact is going into battle with the upper hand. The G70 will have three available powertrains, a 2-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine, 2.2-liter in-line four diesel and a 3.3-liter V-6 turbo GDI unit. That all sounds very familiar, as BMW similarly offers an entry level 2-liter turbo four and a top of the range turbo V-6 with the 3 Series — though they’re n... NESN.com
Beat the deadline for Be There With Hyundai!
© Getty ImagesFIFA World Cup™ fans, time is running out to submit your slogans for the Be There With Hyundai contest and potentially win a trip to the 2014 FIFA World Cup! The submission phase for the contest closes on 27 February. You only have a few days left to send us your submissions! Submit your slogans now.Your words will guide their journey The Be There With Hyundai contest is your chance to show the ultimate level of support for a national team on the biggest and brightest stage, the FIFA World Cup! We are looking for the best national team slogans for each of the qualified nations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The winning slogan representing each