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I don't understand why my gas mileage dropped by 20%...

Autoblog got the above pic from an alert Michigan reader. It’s a Hyundai Equus, their flagship luxury car, with an uber-ricer rear wing. The car even sports manufacturer’s plates, so I’m really hoping this is someone’s idea of a joke. No car should ever sport a rear wing AND a hood ornament; it’s one or the other people (and preferably neither).

Source: Autoblog

Or, at least, to watch the above commercial over and over again. It was approved for Canada, but the shocking intimation of lipstick lesbianism proved too much for U.S. censors, who felt certain that it would corrupt the minds of television viewing audiences. Watch it at your own peril.

Sometimes, names that sound good in a Korean boardroom just don’t translate well into foreign languages. Take the i-Flow, for example, which sounds like a monthly problem experienced by women and preceeded by mood swings, water retention and cramping.

Hyundai, after seeing the world of pain that Toyota is in, has decided to do a little preemptive planning. On the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson, Hyundai is adding a new brake override system. What this system does is allow the brake pedal to override the throttle in the event of unintended acceleration. Unbeknown to most people, Hyundai has actually had some complaints for unintended acceleration for some cars produced between 2008-2009. These complaints have been largely overshadowed by Toyota’s public lynching and Hyundai plans to keep it that way.

Source: Cars.com

Over the past 20 years Hyundai has gone from the Little League all the way up to the World Series. With models like the budget minded Accent to mid-size sedans such as the Sonata and Azera all the way to its big gun, the Genesis. Their strategy for penetrating the US automotive market has been executed with precision and the results are paying off.

2010 Hyundai Tucson

For years, there were two best choices atop the “cute ute” mini-SUV pile. If you wanted style, comfort and reliability, your options were the Toyota RAV 4 or the Honda CR-V. Things aren’t that clear cut anymore, given the recent recalls from both automakers and prices driven up by increasing vehicle content.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai has picked the upcoming 2010 New York Auto Show for the introduction of their 2011 Sonata Turbo and Sonata Hybrid models. The Sonata Turbo replaces the previous generation’s V6 engine option, providing comparable performance and better fuel economy.

Answering the question, “What kind of Hyundai can I get for $60k”, here’s the Hyundai Equus on display at a local auto show. Despite the state of the US economy, Hyundai still has plans to bring in their BMW 7 series fighter by year end.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Blitzed to the public during the 2009 Super Bowl, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe represents a significant effort on the part of the Korean automaker to improve their brand image. Previous efforts from Hyundai, such as the S’coupe and Tiburon, could be called “sporty entry level coupes”; they could not be called sports coupes.

When the Genesis Coupe concept was unveiled in 2007, it was clear that Hyundai intended to target a different audience and buyer. Initially aimed at the Ford Mustang, Hyundai appears to have set their sights higher by targeting the performance luxury market. The Genesis Coupe is now squared off against the Infiniti G37 and the Nissan 370Z.