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Hyundai Kona EV

News: Wards Names 2020’s 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD

Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD

A good example of Hyundai having something for everyone is the 2019 Kona Ultimate. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive with two engine options, this fun compact crossover has style and versatility for city and freeway driving.

2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport M/T

Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport M/T

Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport with the six-speed manual transmission. We begrudgingly handed back the keys after appreciating what a nice car we were driving that can be had for about $23,500.

Cars From The Past, Which Were Ahead Of Their Time

In 1983, Volvo was on a mission. The idea was to create a vehicle that weighed less than 1,500 pounds, could sit two people safely, and achieve at least 58 miles per gallon, fuel economy numbers that were unheard of. It was part of the automaker’s Lightweight Component Project. The resulting model was the LCP 2000.