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Hyundai has just released the first images of an all-new, redesigned Hyundai Sonata for the 2020 model year, and it is a great new look! The Sonata’s overall profile is much sportier than the outgoing model, with a lowered height and an increased length and width. The most striking element on the front end are new Daytime Running Lights that follow the contours of the hood and look like chrome accents when they’re not on. The new Sonata embodies Hyundai’s overarching design principle of “Sensuous Sportiness,” which is defined by a harmony between proportion, architecture, styling...

J.D. Power recently announced the results of their annual Vehicle Dependability Study, and we are pleased to report that the Hyundai Santa Fe has come out on top among Midsize SUVs. This study measures the number of problems encountered by owners of three-year-old vehicles during the last 12 months, with the highest ranks going to the vehicles with the least reported problems. Not only does the Hyundai Santa Fe present few problems to owners, it’s also backed by America’s Best Warranty, so you’ll be able to rely on your Hyundai even if you do encounter an…

Every year US News and World Report awards one vehicle in each segment their Best Vehicle for the Money award. We are pleased to report that the Hyundai Kona earned this distinction in the Subcompact SUV segment this year. This honor is on top of being named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year among other awards the Kona has earned since it was first introduced last year. “We are honored for Kona to receive the distinction of Best Subcompact SUV for the Money from U.S. News & World Report in just its first year of production,” said Mike O…

Congratulations to the team at Phillips Auto Group in Bradley for earning DealerRater’s Dealer of the Year award for Hyundai. Among all Illinois Hyundai dealers, our location came out on top in customer satisfaction based on reviews posted to dealerrater.com. This distinction is on top of DealerRater’s Consumer Satisfaction Award which our dealership also earned this year, for the second year in a row. "Car buyers have spoken and have identified Phillips Auto Group of Bradley, Inc. as the best Hyundai dealer to do business with in Illinois," said DealerRater General Manager Jamie...

Every year at the Detroit Auto Show, a jury of automotive journalists selects the car, truck, and utility vehicle they consider to be the year’s best in the automotive world’s equivalent to the Oscars. We are thrilled to announce that the Hyundai Kona was named this year’s North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, along with its electric version. The Kona’s win is especially impressive considering it bested semi-finalists from luxury brands Jaguar and Acura. “We couldn’t be more proud of our innovative new Kona and Kona Electric crossover winning the prestigious North American...

The arrival of the all-new 2019 Chevy Silverado isn’t the only big truck news coming from Chevrolet in 2019. Chevrolet is also introducing their first-ever medium duty Silverados with all-new Class 4, 5, and 6 trucks. These trucks will be powered by the same turbo-diesel 6.6-liter Duramax engine offered in the Silverado 2500 but also offer more wheelbase choices and easier access for maintenance. With available a chassis-cab variants and a box-delete option, these trucks can be customized to meet the needs of just about any business. “Chevy’s designers and engineers were...

For the second year in a row, Hyundai has earned more Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker. With four vehicles earning the highest IIHS designation of Top Safety Pick + and six vehicles earning Top Safety Pick standing, nearly the entire Hyundai lineup has been awarded. The Santa Fe, Kona, Sonata and Elantra were named Top Safety Pick +, thanks to good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, headlights and head restraint tests, and...

Every year Consumer Guide assesses vehicles for features and options, as well as whether they provide safe, enjoyable and reliable transportation. The vehicles that best meet these criteria are awarded the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award, and we are pleased to report that two Hyundai models have earned this honor. The Hyundai Kona earned the top spot in the subcompact crossover segment and the Hyundai Accent takes the prize among subcompact cars. “The Best Buy recognition for Accent and Kona emphasizes our efforts in delivering outstanding value through eye-catching...

Hyundai made big news at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday when they introduced the all new Hyundai Palisade, a three-row SUV. The Palisade will sit at the top of the Hyundai lineup as their largest vehicle, offering seating for eight plus plenty of cargo room. Besides being the biggest, the Palisade will also be Hyundai’s most technologically advanced vehicle offering a suite of high-tech safety and connectivity features, including USB ports in all three rows.  “The new 2020 Hyundai Palisade clearly evokes design imagery worthy of Hyundai’s flagship SUV, with new levels...

The brand-new Hyundai Kona has been wowing folks in our showroom for a few months now, and it’s about to get even more impressive. An all-electric version of the Kona is coming soon and the EPA has just announced its official range as 258 miles on a single charge. It received a 120 mpg-e combined city/highway efficiency rating. The electric Kona’s motor produces 201 horsepower and 291 pounds-feet of torque, to provide the responsive, zippy ride that electric car enthusiasts love. And the available CCS Combo fast charge port in conjunction with a 100 kilowatt DC fast…