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Most automakers love to create a buzz when they enter their vehicles into bi name motor shows, but at the SEMA show, taking place in Las Vegas from Nov. 1st-4th, Hyundai will be looking to create a roar.

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. -HATCI teamed up with Magnuson Products, Rhys Millen Racing, Harman International and Torvec Inc. to produce a prototype of the popular Hyundai Genesis Coupe, named the Hurricane Genesis SC; a model that has been 2 years in the making.

The original model has been enhanced in all areas, from power to braking, exterior and all points in between, with the goal being to show the supercharged capabilities of the Coupe’s V6 engine. This was achieved by supercharging the original engine with a liquid to air intercooler that produced a ground shaking 450 horsepower.

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Most automakers have made the move to developing hybrid vehicles and controlling emissions in an effort to make their cars more environmentally friendly, but Hyundai has taken that effort a step further by engaging in a global eco-conservation effort that will have a direct positive impact on certain parts of the world.

Hyundai’s foray into the conservation effort began in 2008 with the planting of suaeda glauca (seepweeds) across 30 square kilometers of the Kunshantag desert.

While many may find it odd to plant in the desert, the benefits of doing so are actually great, as the yellow dust that is spread to large areas of Northern China and South Korea during seasonal storms can produce a number of nasty health problems. That the area chosen lies some 660 kilometers north of Beijing tells how strong and far-reaching those storms can be.

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Hyundai plans to unveil a highly-advanced i30 plug-in hybrid car as early as next year!

According to a report published by German publication Auto Motor und Sport Magazine, Hyundai  is preparing to compete against Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid by unveiling a hybridized i30 hatchback next year.

The revolutionary i30 plug-in hybrid car, which will allow drivers to operate in electric mode only, is set to make its official public premiere just before the end of 2012, while serial mass production is slated to commence during the first quarter of 2013.

Hyundai’s first-ever plug-in hybrid car will be produced at the automaker’s European manufacturing plant located in Czech Republic and will be marketed exclusively in Europe.

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It’ been 7 full months since the distressing events of the Japanese tsunami, and in that time the country has worked hard to pick up the pieces, but despite their best efforts, the Japanese auto industry is still very much feeling the effects of the tragedy.

The result has been a major shortage of vehicles that has caused the market share for the Japanese auto industry, the 3rd largest in the world, to drop by a full 4 points over the previous year according to figures released by Kelley Blue Book (KBB).

It’s a cut throat market, and those losses have meant good news for their competitors, with Hyundai being one of the companies that has benefitted greatly from the Japanese car shortages.

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Hyundai is going to unveil a Torvec IsoTorque differential equipped high-performance sports car at the 2011 SEMA!

Hyundai has yet to reveal more details about the high-performance sports car, which is scheduled to debut at the forth-coming 2011 SEMA, but we can already reveal that the un-named sporty coupe will use an IsoTorque differential provided by renowned Torvec, Inc.

Torvec is company specialized in development of highly advanced automotive and hydraulic power technologies. It manufactures IsoTorque differential, which vastly improves the traction, handling, performance and safety of cars.

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US-based tuning firm PM Lifestyle to unveil a custom Veloster at the forth-coming 2011 SEMA!

Joining the ARK Performance  Hyundai Veloster Turbo at this year’s SEMA will be the “PM Lifestyle” customized Veloster sports coupe. Featuring a set of highly-attractive alloy-wheels, lightweight carbon-fiber hood and custom leather interior, the model will be displayed at Hyundai’s SEMA booth in the Las Vegas from Nov. 1st to Nov. 4th.

The PM Lifestyle Veloster showcases what kind of modifications owners can do to their rides in their own garages, simply by bolting equipment on and off the Veloster’s sub-frame. The project is being put together with the help of the students at Universal Technical Institute.

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The last decade or so has seen a major worldwide push for a greener, more environmentally friendly approach to energy which has spread to the field of alternative fuels for the auto industry.

That move has seen a number of different hybrid vehicles make it onto the market, but with gas prices skyrocketing, consumer demand has grown for an even cleaner, more cost effective alternative to gas, which may come in the form of hydrogen fuel cells.

Hyundai has been at the forefront of the fuel cell development, and their commitment was rewarded today when their ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was chosen as the real world test vehicle by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), an organization which has the complete backing of the European Commission.

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Hyundai of USA sets an all-time September sales record as Veloster, Sonata and Santa Fe SUV post high sales!

Latest Hyundai sales report reveals a total of 52.051 Hyundai vehicles were sold in the USA during the month of September 2011. The number represents a healthy 12 percent gain in sales compared to the same month a year ago.

Hyundai models that posted largest gains in sales last month include the US-built Santa Fe SUV, Elantra compact sedan and Tucson crossover.  Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson crossovers registered sales increases of 67 and 36 percent, respectively, while Elantra posted 43 percent gain in sales.

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