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Hyundai Azera 2018 revealed in Korea as Grandeur

Hyundai Azera 2018 revealed in Korea as Grandeur

Hyundai has launched the all-new 2018 Azera large sedan on its home turf, Korea, under the Grandeur moniker. With the subsidiary Genesis brand acting as a luxury marque, Hyundai now has more room at the top of their portfolio to move up their flagships even further.

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2018 Kia Rio sedan previewed as Kia K2

2018 Kia Rio sedan previewed as Kia K2

About two months ago, Kia gave us a glimpse of the Rio supermini hatchback at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Now a new model from the Kia stable is letting us have a look at the 2018 Kia Rio sedan. The K2 sedan intended for China is not exactly the Rio, but it will be what the 2018 Rio sedan will look like with some minor changes.

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First drive: 2017 Kia Optima GT in Oman

First drive: 2017 Kia Optima GT in Oman

The last Kia we drove was the latest Kia Sorento. It was an impressive crossover in every possible way, except one — it was pretty darn boring to drive. Still, it ended up on our recommended list because it at least handled decently. Every Kia we drove before that was even worse in terms of driving dynamics. Kia has been constantly improving over the past half-decade, and the latest Optima looks like it could finally be up there with its Japanese and American rivals. So it was with great anticipation that we got behind the wheel of a turbocharged 2017 Optima GT for a quick spin while we were in Oman as judges for the 2016 Oman Auto Excellence Awards,

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SEMA Las Vegas 2016: Photo coverage

SEMA Las Vegas 2016: Photo coverage

We attended this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week, courtesy of Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles. Better known as SEMA, it is arguably the largest tuner show in the world, although it is strictly a trade show, although it’s pretty crowded even without the general public being allowed in. The American brands were the most strongly represented on the show floor, followed by the Japanese, with a few dabbling in European and Korean makes. The stands generally consisted of aftermarket suppliers, tuning and restoration garages, wheel manufacturers and accessories outfits, among others. Major carmakers with custom concepts at the show included Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles,

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Geely subsidary Lynk & Co shows off the 01 SUV

Geely subsidary Lynk & Co shows off the 01 SUV

The inception of a new brand into the car market is a tricky affair. But a new subsidiary of China’s Geely Motors, called Lynk & Co has decided to step in with one of the most technologically advanced cars ever. As of now, software is only used as a basic component in a car. But Lynk & Co is looking to change that with their first car, the 01 electric compact SUV, which uses software as the backbone of the design to create supposedly the most connected car ever built.

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