The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid was just named the inaugural Star Award Winner for best value by Motor1.com, an automotive news and review website. The Elantra Hybrid competed against the 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Volkswagen Taos and was ultimately named the best value. The Elantra’s suite of standard safety features, competitive pricing, unbeatable warranty and…
J.D. Power’s ALG division, which is known as the authority of automotive residual value projections, has just released its annual ALG residual value awards for 2022. Hyundai tied for the most Residual Value Awards with a combined total of 3 vehicles being awarded, the Hyundai Accent, Kona and Kona Electric. (Honda tied Hyundai for the…
The all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz was just awarded a Top Safety Pick (TSP) designation when equipped with specific headlights, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Cruz was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and headlight performance. This latest accomplishment places Hyundai and Genesis 2021 and 2022 product lineups…
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has just received a perfect score from an annual Car Seat Fit Report Card run by Cars.com. The Tucson earned all A’s in the experty safety check evaluations, being one of only four vehicles to earn top marks across the board. Beyond Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to safety, the Tucson scored top…
The upcoming and highly anticipated Hyundai IONIQ 5 has blown away even the highest expectations across Europe by winning the 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “New Energy” category. As a class winner, the IONIQ 5 will automatically take part in the final round of the GCOTY. IONIQ 5 will compete…
A worldwide rubber shortage is expected to affect winter and all-season tire supply and availability across the United States this winter season. This rubber shortage shouldn’t be as disruptive as the recent microchip shortage that the automotive industry has been experiencing over the past year but can seriously impact the availability of certain types of…
Snow and ice command a healthy dose of respect in the Inland Northwest. Winter roads have their own set of rules and safety tips for drivers, from winter driving best practices to preparing your car for the season. Follow our winter driving tips to stay safe during your cold-weather trips. How to Stay Safe on…
Hyundai’s ultimate adventure vehicle, the groundbreaking 2022 Santa Cruz has just been awarded the 2021 best pickup truck of the year from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. While the Santa Cruz is truly a combination of the truck and SUV segments, this award shows off how well designed and competitively priced the Santa Cruz…
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has just earned a Top Safety Pick + (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Fe is being recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and even further improved headlight performance. Hyundai’s continued commitment to safety is shown in full effect as the safest…
Hyundai has recently unveiled the brand new 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, which is a high performance version of the Elantra. This everyday sports car packs quite a punch with its 2.0L turbo charger producing 289 lb-ft of torque and 276 horsepower, or up to 286 horsepower with the red N Grin Shift (NGS) button on…
