Topic: Hyundai Sonata

Sandy's silver lining? Superstorm boosts US auto sales in Nov.

Toyota, Volkswagen and Chrysler were among the companies posting impressive increases for November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions.

In Gear
Hyundai, Kia owners seek $775 million over fuel economy fibs

Hyundai and Kia owners are suing the companies for $775 million after the EPA announced that 13 Hyundai and Kia models misstated their fuel-economy ratings, Read writes.

Energy Voices
Toyota Prius Plug-in: the little electric hybrid that could (+video)

The Toyota Prius Plug-in doesn't have quite the sales numbers as the headline-grabbing Chevy Volt. But Toyota's entry into the electric hybrid market with the Prius Plug-in has been a quiet initial success for the automaker.

In Gear
Failure? Hardly. Chevy Volt outsells half of all US cars.

Chevy Volt sales figures this year are higher than roughly half of the 260 or so car models sold in the US.

Retail sales buoy hopes for economy (+video)

Retail sales rise 0.8 percent in July, the most since February. Every major category of retail sales show improvement.

In Gear
Looking for a high MPG car this summer? Get in line

Toyota, Volkswagon among companies who say demand for fuel-efficient cars may outstrip supply this summer. According to some industry insiders, the demand for so-called "green" cars is already so high that four automakers are dramatically increasing production.

Electric cars, hybrids see record sales

Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March. 

Hybrid cars 101: How long should batteries last?

Owners complain that some hybrid-car batteries conk out early. What is the lifespan of a hybrid battery?

2012 Camry debuts amid tough competition

2012 Camry: Toyota plans to introduce the Camry at events in California, Michigan and Kentucky on Tuesday. It will arrive at dealerships next month.

Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge

Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.

Gas prices rise, demand begins to slip

Gas prices have risen above $3.50 a gallon in most of the US. With gas prices rising, Americans are cutting back on trips to the pump.

Car of the year? Volt. Truck? Explorer.

Car of the year is awarded to the Chevy Volt, GM's cutting-edge hybrid.

2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?

A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?

The Simple Dollar
Retirement funds: Should you diversify where they're held?

Retirement funds are all with one company. Should I diversify? One of 10 reader questions answered in this reader mailbag.

Hyundai Sonata: Steering hazard causes recall

Hyundai Sonata recall involves 139,500 sedans from 2011 model year.

Auto sales: seven cars in fast lane despite slow economy

Auto sales in the US fell sharply in August, compared with numbers that were juiced a year ago by the federal "cash for clunkers" incentive program. But when you compare sales so far this year with the first eight months of 2009, industry sales have at least moved in a positive direction. Here are the top-gaining models for each of the seven biggest car sellers.

Global News Blog
Venezuela: Here, even used cars rule

Horizons
Electric cars around the corner

Rental-car companies ‘green up’

EarthTalk: Many of them now offer hybrid models – for a price.