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Last time we heard of the Hyundai Veloster, a commercial for it was being banned for being to violent in Holland. But even if a car is violent, people will still be willing to put up with it if the price is right.

Hyundai has gone for social networking to release the base price for the innovative 2+1 door model in the US, adding that full pricing information will be released by the end of the year. “Stay tuned for full Veloster pricing info later this week. But here’s the best part: The well-equipped Veloster starts at just $17,300,” Hyundai wrote on Twitter.

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The British division of Hyundai has just announced the introduction of the i20 Blue model to the UK range, one that brings emissions of just 98g/km CO2 with it. The new Hyundai i20 Blue is based on the current i20 Comfort trim level mated to the 1.4 CRDi 90 PS engine and is priced at £13,195 OTR.

On sale now, the model is fitted with multiple Blue Drive technologies, including Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling resistance tyres, rear suspension under cover and rear wheel deflector.

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In the US, the Korean manufacturers Kia and Hyundai are going through steady and profitable times. Worth mentioning that both of the manufacturers have posted record sales figures, they managed to cut their own client niche proving that their vehicles are reliable, affordable and most important fuel efficient. It looks like the waters are clear in the US but do they look the same in their homeland?

First, it might be a good ides to observe that the current car market lean towards green, hybrid vehicles as safer alternative to the gas guzzlers that have dominated the US market until now. Another concerning fact might be the worrying rise of gas prices, a phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down. A result of the astronomic gas prices the consumers were driven towards alternatives like the fuel efficient cars and hybrid models built by the manufacturer they trust.

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Hyundai will hit the German market with limited edition Genesis Coupe GT. The vehicle was inspired by the Hyundai Schuhmann Motor Sport Team. They have recently raced at the 24-hr endurance race at the Nurburgring.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter V6 with 303 PS (223 kW) and 361 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Really, not impressive results, but the car is fast enough to make you smile behind the steering wheel.

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Hyundai has blessed the South Korean market version of its Sonata mid-size sedan with its very first mild facelift. Just don’t blink because you may very well miss it.

The light cosmetic surgery on the outside brings a revamped front grille with a little bit less chrome on top and around the sides, plus new LED taillights at the back, reshaped mirror casings and a fresh choice of alloy wheel designs including a set of 18-inch multispoke rims.

There are some mild tweaks inside, namely the new trim options, higher quality materials, the addition of LED spot lights and improved standard equipment throughout the range.

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