Last week, the first hydrogen-powered 2015 Hyundai Tucson FCV (fuel cell vehicle) arrived in California. The only reason for their presence in California is to satisfy the laws of CARB (California Air Resources Board). This state's laws aimed at improving air quality are the toughest in North America. Hyundai says that they make no profit off selling these SUVs. However, according to CARB's scale of credits, each Hyundai Tucson FCV that is leased up until the 2017 model year will earn 26 credits, the equivalent of $130,000. Why a dollar equivalent? It is so that these credits can be sold to other companies. In January 2011, electric car manufacturer Tesla claimed that it has sold $13.8 million in credits to Honda since 2008. At the moment, Hyundai is not interested in selling these credits. Rather, the company is accumulating them to offset their sales of less fuel efficient vehicles.
Learn more
Auto123 makes its choices of the 30 most anticipated models that will be arriving in Canada in 2021-2022, and even in 2023. Today, 10 notable SUVs and pickups to come in the next year or so.
Learn more
In anticipation of the official unveiling of its Santa Cruz pickup on April 15, Hyundai has unveiled some images of the long-promised and long-delayed truck. It’s no secret this will be one highly original model on the automotive landscape, one sure add some spice to the market.
Learn more
Hyundai is recalling 94,646 Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans over a fire hazard. A problem in the anti-lock brake control module (ABS) could cause a short circuit, creating a risk of fire.
Learn more