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U.S. News & World Report has just released their annual list of Best Cars for Teens, and we are pleased to report that three Hyundais have earned spots. All of the vehicles on the list have top-notch safety ratings from IIHS and NHTSA, along with advanced accident avoidance features, strong reliability records, and positive reviews from the automotive press. The Hyundai Accent was named the “Best New Car for Teens Under $20K,” the Santa Fe was tops among “Best New Cars for Teens $30K to $35K, ” and the  2016 Hyundai Tucson was named “Best Used Car for Teens” in the…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just released their latest safety ratings, and we are pleased to report that three Hyundai models have earned 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings, the highest overall rating possible. The 2020 Hyundai Tucson, Kona, and Santa Fe all earned high marks thanks to their available Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning and more. “Driver safety is our top priority,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product, Corporate and Digital...

Imagine making the short drive to your local commuter train lot, spending the day at work, and driving home without using a drop of gas or even a watt of electricity from the grid. That may soon become a reality in the Hyundai Sonata. This week Hyundai announced that they have developed a solar roof for the Sonata Hybrid that will be capable of providing up to 60% charge to the vehicle’s battery when exposed to direct sunlight for six hours. That could be enough power to make short trips to the grocery store, train station, or dry cleaners…

If you've been eyeing the new Hyundai Veloster N, then you'll be pleased to know that this sport-tuned version of the Veloster comes well-equipped with performance features that make it one of the best models in its class. Read more to discover the innovative features that come with the Veloster N.

With the N, there’s an available limited slip differential that was exclusively designed for this trim. With this differential, you get better cornering agility and reduced wheel slip because it precisely distributes torque where it’s needed.  

Hyundai’s Rear Occupant Alert, currently available in the Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade, will become standard in most Hyundai models by the 2022 model year. This system uses either door-logic or ultrasonic sensors to provide reminders of rear seat occupants. Door-logic helps keep kids and pets safe from heatstroke by remembering if the rear door was opened before the car was started, and displaying a reminder on the dashboard when the car is shut off. Ultrasonic sensors detect movement in a rear seat and will sound the horn if motion is detected after the car has been shut off…

2020 is going to be a big year for Hyundai, and not only because they’ve introduced the all-new Hyundai Palisade, the largest SUV in the Hyundai lineup. For the 2020 model year, Hyundai will also prove that big things come in small packages with the introduction of the Hyundai Venue, an entry-level crossover utility vehicle offering style, technology, and efficiency in a compact, city-smart package. The Hyundai Sonata is also all-new and redesigned for the 2020 model year, boasting improvements in design, safety, efficiency and driving performance, as well as a great new look...

The Hyundai Santa Fe is now the Hyundai Santa Fe XL. It's still a great SUV that provides copious interior room and great traction control. This vehicle is technologically updated. The Santa Fe XL is equipped with numerous safety, driver's assistance, and comfort features.

The designers at Hyundai wanted you to be comfortable when you are inside the Santa Fe XL. With that in mind, the Santa Fe XL offers heated and ventilated seats. Ventilated seats provide cooling in the hot summer months, and heated seats add extra warmth when the snow is blowing outside. 

Everyone here at Phillips Auto Group has been eagerly anticipating the arrival off the all-new Hyundai Palisade, and now it’s here! The Palisade sits 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 is also Hyundai’s most technologically advanced vehicle offering a suite of high-tech safety and connectivity features, including USB ports in all three rows.  The top-of-the-line Limited trim level pictured above starts at $46,400 and offers a full color head-up display, an around view...

Being able to use and integrate your mobile devices in a vehicle can be one of the most convenient features to have. However, there is one issue that all mobile devices have. They all need to be charged. Fortunately, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade provides a solution to this challenge.

With the Palisade, you have the option of USB ports for the second row. This is for passengers in the case they need to charge their mobile phones or tablets. This makes sure that they can keep in touch with people without worrying about their phone running out of charge. 

J.D. Power recently released the results of their 2019 Initial Quality Study, and we are pleased to report that Hyundai ranked third overall among 33 automakers in the study. Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe was the highest ranked vehicle in its Midsize SUV segment, and six other Hyundais (the Accent, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Tuscon, and Kona) were among the top three in their segments. The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is based on problems experienced by new car owners after 90 days of ownership with the segment leaders being the vehicles with the fewest reported issues...