New Hyundai Cars

I, assistant editor Sam Smith, claim publicly that the Hyundai Accent SE is more fun than a Honda Fit! The Fit may have torque and sheer horsepower on the Hyundai, but the Honda's chassis falls flat under aggressive cornering--and ultimately fails to provide t

La Jolla, California- If a carmaker wants its new sedan to be cross-shopped with the sophisticated Avalon, as Hyundai wishes for its new Azera, then it copies every page from Toyota's playbook that it can. It starts with a comparable list of standard equipment

Generation by generation, a car usually evolves slowly as the technology under the nameplate gradually improves. But in a single stroke, the new Hyundai Elantra has leapt ahead, and now it's right in the mix with small sedans such as the Honda Civic and the To

Ann Arbor It was small, but it was important: sitting there on the tailgate, down beneath the release handle, was the "Santa Fe" badge. And it was crooked.

After dissecting the mid-size competition, Hyundai has come up with a more competitive Sonata. The 2009 model gets a light refresh, more power, and a new interior.

Cheap chic.

The Tucson breaks no new ground in terms of styling, engineering, or packaging but, like all Hyundais, finds favor with its generous warranty, high content, and decent quality.