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We know that many automakers are making strides in fuel economy. There are a lot of reasons why this is a good thing, so we love it when the competition between companies heats up. We're particularly happy when Hyundai comes out on top - which they did this year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

That's right, according to their "2011 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends" report, Hyundai Motor America is a leader in fuel-economy and carbon emissions. This is the...

For the fourth year in a row, Hyundai has earned a spot on About.com Car's Best New Cars list. In 2009, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe earned a spot. In 2010, it was the Elantra. The Sonata nabbed a spot in 2011. For 2012, it's Hyundai's innovative 2012 Veloster that's grabbed their attention.

If you've heard anything about the new Veloster, you'll know that it's a bit different...

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...

In recognizing that automakers don't always live up to the image that they craft for themselves, the good people at AutoPacific have created the Ideal Vehicle Awards. The awards call into question what an ideal vehicle really is. AutoPacific asks recent car-buyers to measure how closely their new ride matches up to the brand image that has been set by the manufacturer in order to find out who is telling the truth about their vehicles.

"It's getting harder and harder to measure quality differences in today's vehicles," said George Peterson, president, AutoPacific. "Consumers need better insights into…