When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe made its Formula Drift debut early last month, the Korean automaker’s first rear-wheel-drive sports car was powered by a Nissan VQ35DE, yanked from the chest cavity of a Nissan 350Z.

It seems that, at the time, Hyundai’s approval for the use of its Lambda V6 in the factory-sponsored drift car had [...]

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As the first Korean-made car to break into the world of top-tier professional driving, our eyes have been keenly watching the progress of the Red Bull sponsored, Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis drift car.

In previous reports we said that the Genesis drifter would be powered by Hyundai’s newly-developed Lambda V6, which would be bored and [...]

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In an ongoing onslaught of new images, a photo of the production version of the 2010 Hyundai Equus interior has appeared online.

Keeping very much in line with the sketches revealed not long ago and following a style not unlike its smaller Genesis sibling, the Equus’ interior is all luxury and class.

Hyundai has made giant strides [...]

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We’ve followed the progress of the Korea-only Hyundai Equus for a while now, and even though it’s not likely to make it overseas, we’re still pleased to see Hyundai competing at the top level – even if only in Korea.

A couple of leaked images of what is presumably the production Equus have surfaced online, and [...]

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In yet more positive performance news for the Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai’s newly-developed Lambda RS (Rear wheel drive Sports) V6 engine will soon find its first home beneath the low-slung hood of the Genesis Coupe. With more power and torque on tap, the Genesis Coupe is looking like an exciting drive when it eventually makes it to these [...]

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Coupe fans have been patiently waiting for the release of Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe. Why? Well, for starters it’s RWD, rumoured to be affordable and known to be packing 2.0-litre turbo or V6 power. Or in other words, a recipe that will put a smile on any old-school coupe fan. At one point there were even [...]

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We’ve spent months looking a spy photos and taking in any available detail, real or imagined that hit the internet and now its finally official. Hyundai have unveiled their 2009 Genesis luxury sedan in time for its official debut in Detroit next week. Unfortunately, at this stage, Australia is not on the list of destinations [...]

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Earlier this week, Hyundai unveiled their new Genesis logo/badge and confirmed that their new RWD platform models will be named Genesis – which we had all worked out many months ago. Today Hyundai have unveiled the first production car that will wear the Genesis wings.

Previewed for the Korean media, who have all probably seen them [...]

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Hyundai has seen fit to confirm a few details regarding their upcoming rear-wheel-drive chassis and to give us a first look at their new Genesis badge. Not nearly as exciting as all of the recent Genesis sedan spy pictures or even the unveiling of the Genesis Coupe concept at the Los Angeles Motor Show but [...]

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More pictures of Hyundai’s mystery rear-wheel-drive coupe have found their way onto the internet and the speculation surrounding exactly what it is continues.

It is believed to be based on the rear-wheel-drive platform currently underpinning the Hyundai Genesis luxury V8 sedan being developed for the North American market.

Most of the speculation centres around the drivetrain [...]

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