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Hyundai developed their first purely electric vehicle in 1991. That was the Sonata Electric Vehicle. Hyundai intended to develop 6 electric vehicles for testing by the end of 1992.

 
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is among the hottest new models of the year. This sport adventure vehicle recently received the Fast Lane Truck's 2022 Best Performing Truck award. This is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to developing vehicles that offer a great driving experience.

  

The Hyundai Motor Company officially entered the U.S. market in 1986 as Hyundai Motor America. Since then, this South Korean automotive brand has released a wide range of affordable passenger cars. Since 2005, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant has been the largest production facility operated by Hyundai Motor America. Located in Montgomery, this factory has been supporting thousands of regional jobs.

 

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has earned the honorable title of "2021 North American Car of the Year." The Elantra is the proud recipient of the award given to the Elantra by the American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year jury. The sedan has now received the "Car of the Year" award for the second time; the first win was in 2012. Hyundai as a manufacturer has now earned recognition for the third time.

The Hyundai IONIQ stands out for its beginnings as the first electric vehicle to offer three powertrains - hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid and battery electric. The latest IONIQ has made improvements and is now equipped with plenty of driver assistance technology, a spacious cabin and a generous volume of cargo capacity in the back. With the reboot of the IONIQ brand dedicated to eco-friendly mobility, we can expect these features and more as Hyundai expands the electric vehicle line with a range of models to be launched over the next four years.

Tips for Keeping Your Car Dependable

As a car owner, you have a responsibility to maintain your vehicle to ensure it retains its good working condition. Slacking off on maintenance could mean that small problems snowball into larger ones. Fortunately, car maintenance does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are a few tips on how to keep your car dependable.

 

As COVID-19 spreads around the world, the most effective way to reduce and prevent the virus from spreading is to practice social distancing. Social distancing means isolating yourself from your friends, family, and Co-workers to avoid further infections. If at all you have to socialize, you should restrict your gatherings to a minimum of 10 people.

 

When you buy a Hyundai model that was manufactured in 2017 or after, you get a navigation system that provides you with maps and traffic updates. Along with this service comes three years of free updates to your maps. Hyundai typically makes these updates in the spring and fall months. While you can have these maps updated at your next service appointment at Vandergriff Hyundai, you also have the option to upgrade them on your own. It's a pretty easy process that requires the use of a computer with an SD card reader.

Hyundai is well-known for manufacturing an extensive line of vehicles. Hyundai vehicles include cars that range from subcompacts like the Accent to the mid-sized Sonata. When it comes to SUVs, Hyundai makes several different models, including the Palisade and the Tucson.

Hyundai has been part of the vehicle market for many years now, but they recently decided to get involved in the fashion world a little bit. In a partnership with designer Emma Mulholland, Hyundai uses fashion to promote their line of Veloster vehicles. A Veloster-themed jacket was a creation that came from a social media campaign led by Bauer Media.