Motor Trend: Hyundai Plans to Unveil a 10-Speed Transmission by 2014

It’s only been a few months since Hyundai unveiled its new eight-speed automatic transmission in the updated Genesis sedan. Now the automaker is wasting no time in improving on that gearbox by two cogs.

According to our insider sources at Bloomberg, Hyundai and Kia are working together to develop a new 10-speed automatic transmission, which could be ready by 2014. Hyundai Motor Group president Park Seong Hyon said the new gearbox will likely be used in the Genesis and Equus sedans.

Earlier this year Hyundai introduced a new, eight-speed transmission that was developed in-house. The gearbox was installed in the updated 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan, which also received a tweaked 3.8-liter, direct-injected V-6-engine. The combination is good for 333 hp, 291 lb-ft of torque, and improved fuel efficiency: 19 mpg in the city and 29 mpg compared to 18/27 in the outgoing V-6 and six-speed automatic powertrain. The ten-speed gearbox should improve numbers all around.

It will also be interesting how Hyundai's competitors will follow....

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Only 2 days left!! New 2012 Hyundai Accent 5dr HB Auto SE

The all-new Accent features an eco-efficient 1.6L Gamma GDI engine that generates a remarkable, class-leading 138 horsepower, a full 25% more power than its predecessor. The Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing helps improve torque and enhance fuel efficiency so you spend less time at the pump.

Using less fuel is better for your wallet, and better for the environment. The Accent is engineered to be the class leader in standard fuel efficiency with 40 MPG on the highway for either a manual or an automatic transmission. In fact, it is an 18% improvement over its manual-transmission predecessor and greater than any competitor in its class.

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2011 U.S. News Best Cars for Families Awards

For many people, a family car is the car you have to buy, not the car you actually want. But family cars are also the setting of heart-to-heart talks, sing-alongs and games. If you have the right family car, spending time in it is enjoyable for the whole family. The wrong family car can make time on the road uncomfortable, frustrating and expensive.

The 2011 U.S. News Best Cars for Families awards highlight vehicles that make family life easier. The awards are based on a combination of data from the U.S. News car rankings, safety and reliability ratings and long-term ownership costs. The winners are cars, SUVs and vans that impress car reviewers with their family-friendly features and space, but also keep families safe and on budget – factors that matter to any parent.

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring ranks number 1 out of 7 for Affordable Compact Wagons. This ranking is based on our analysis of 13 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Elantra Touring, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Value need not come at the expense of quality and style in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring. With a chic European inspired design and cargo space rivaling some mid-size SUVs, the Elantra Touring is respectable compact wagon choice no matter your budget. In fact, the Elantra Touring is such a great value that we named it the 2011 Best Wagon for the Money.

The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring is that it looks nothing like the 2011 Hyundai Elantra sedan. As Autoblog explains, the Elantra Touring is based on the Hyundai i30, "a vehicle originally made for Europeans who don't believe an economy car must feel like a cheap car."

Reviewers almost unanimously agree the value-priced Elantra Touring is a great choice among compact wagons regardless of budget constraints. Reviewers note the surprisingly lively handling of the 2011 Hyunda Elantra Touring and applaud the vast cargo area.

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Have you been hunting for just the right 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

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Hyundai Gives Hope on Wheels

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us in our fight against pediatric cancer.

Since 1998, Hyundai and its dealers have been committed to supporting the fight against childhood cancer. The Hope on Wheels Tour is the united effort of Hyundai dealers across the country to raise awareness about childhood cancer and celebrate the lives of the courageous children battling the disease. Hyundai and its dealers will continue their commitment to battling childhood cancer with the “Hyundai Gives Hope on Wheels” initiative during the month of September.

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Hyundai has a seriously competitive small car on its hands

"The 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS is definitely a solid value. After spending a weekend in a (relatively) blinged-out version recently, and now this tester, I am impressed." - News Editor, Greg Migliore   

"The Hyundai Elantra is probably the small car I'd choose now, instead of a Honda Civic." - Interactive Associate Editor, Jake Lingeman 

"If you're shopping for a $20,000 car, you must put this on your list." - Excecutive Editor, Roger Hart  

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