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The greenest addition to the inventory here at Gates Hyundai, the all-new 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, is now available for Richmond area drivers. Along with the impressive styling and handling the Sonata is famous for, the hybrid boasts an impressive list of features and a few new options, too.

What will you find in the 2012 Sonata Hybrid? Well, to start with, the next-gen lithium-ion battery that's slimmer and lighter than the battery found...

What about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra that makes it a favorite of drivers and critics? Well, we could start by mentioning the impressive interior and exterior styling, move on to the laundry list of safety features, and round out the list with its top-notch performance. Or, we could just let the judges from the North American International Auto Show explain why they chose it as the "North American Car of the Year."

That's right. Adding to the already lengthy list of awards heaped upon the Elantra, it took home the...

Looking for the most innovative engine technology out there? Look no further than WardsAuto "10 Best Engines" list, a collection of the latest-and-greatest in power plants. This year, the list was full of automakers that have taken successful leaps forward in efficiency without compromising any power. And Gates Hyundai is proud to announce that yes, Hyundai made the list - again.

For the last few years, Hyundai's 5.0-liter V8 engine dominated the list, but...

Gates Hyundai is proud to say that Hyundai Motors America (HMA) has closed out 2011 with record sales. Hyundai has reported a 24-percent sales increase over the same time period in 2010, which is already on the books with record-breaking sales. American Hyundai dealers not only sold over 200,000 Hyundai Sonata sedans, but the HMA has announced a record number of vehicles were sold in November: 49,610 units in all. The Sonata is...

Last month, we shared some details about the performance-tuned 2012 Hyundai Veloster that Hyundai brought to the 2011 SEMA Show in Vegas. But that wasn't the only impressively tuned vehicle the automaker unveiled last month.

The 2012 Genesis Coupe, now available at Gates Hyundai has already impressed us with its powerful 3.8L V6 engine. For the SEMA show, Hyundai teamed up with Magnuson Products, Rhys Millen Racing, Harman International and Torvec Inc., to...

When Hyundai released the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, not even Gates Hyundai was prepared for the overwhelming amount of raves and accolades it would receive. But then, it is quite the vehicle, isn't it?

The all-new, three-door coupe has continued to impress drivers and critics with its advanced technological features, 40-mpg fuel economy, high level of reliability and easy-on-the-wallet MSRP ($17,300). So, okay, maybe we weren't all that surprised to hear that Decisive Magazine picked the 2012 Veloster as their...

There aren't many reasons to associate oneself with zombies. Unless, of course, you're Hyundai, and a main plot point of one of today's hottest TV shows requires a getaway car. In that case, you definitely want to associate yourself with The Walking Dead. This season's premier episode of the AMC drama prominently featured a 2012 Hyundai Tucson amid the wreckage of the, shall we say, undead.

The apocalyptic and often gory world surrounding the main (human) characters pushes them to their physical and mental limits. And in one such scenario...

Earlier this month, automotive giants gathered in Las Vegas to show off their latest and greatest innovations at the 2011 SEMA Show. Hyundai unveiled five different models of the 2012 Veloster, one of which was a sleek rally car, the ARK Performance Veloster.

Hyundai and ARK Performance teamed up to create the sporty variant. The ARK Veloster debuted at the SEMA show with a custom twin-scroll turbocharger...

The 2011 SEMA Show is quickly approaching, and with it comes word of several ramped up, performance-driven models from our favorite South Korean auto maker, Hyundai. You may have heard about two after market tuned 2012 Hyundai Veloster models that will be making an appearance, but today [Dealer] would like to share a different model with you. In fact, this one isn't even a Veloster!

The model we're talking about is an all-new variant of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) teamed with several other after market parts manufacturers to create the new variant, which is known as the Hyundai Genesis Hurricane. Some of those that Hyundai turned to for help in the project include Magnuson Products, Rhys Millen Racing, Harman International and Torvec Inc.

So what exactly has changed in the Hyundai Genesis Hurricane? First there's the engine, which is a supercharged 3.8-liter V6, featuring a liquid-to-air intercooler. This accounts for an increase in horsepower from 306-hp to 450-hp. Other improvements include IsoTorque differential (resulting in greater handling and traction); DeatschWerks high flow fuel pump and 600cc injectors; Bilstein monotube shock absorbers and springs; differential and steering coolers; SPEC lightweight single mass aluminum flywheel and stage two clutch; Perma-Cool oil; and its custom CPR Fabrication billet aluminum oil filter adapter.

"The HATCI and Magnuson supercharger demonstrates the high-performance potential of Genesis Coupe's V6 engine - the car was engineered to handle this kind of extra power," said David Dutko, senior engineer, HATCI. "Our HATCI engineers have been working for years with Magnuson to ensure high engine output is available on future Hyundai vehicles."¹

Beyond, performance, Hyundai has made some attention-grabbing aesthetic changes as well.  Wanting to give the Hyundai Genesis Hurricane a truly dominating presence and take the market by storm, Rhys Millen Racing imbued it with a slew of exterior enhancements, such as  front bumper, grille, hood, 19-inch wheels, side skirts, diffuser and a new rear deck with spoiler.

Are you ready for the 2011 SEMA show? [Dealer] certainly is, especially with such an incredible lineup to look forward to! If you can't attend, remember you can always learn more about a new Hyundai online, via our blog and always-up-to-date inventory pages.

Source: ¹http://hyundainews.com/us/en-us/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=34239&title=genesis-hurricane-sc-to-create-a-storm-at-2011-sema-show

Gates Hyundai of Richmond is a pretty big fan of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. It's a sleek take on the large premium car segment, which many automakers seem to be turning their backs on lately. However, while Hyundai is certainly diversifying its lineup by featuring more 40 mpg models, such as the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, it remains clear that they're not about ready to give up on the Genesis either.

Case in point: the 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec. This new variant features the largest engine that has ever been equipped in the Genesis lineup. Specifically, it…