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“The Sonata Hybrid not only provides consumers value with class-leading technology and design, but also alleviates price pain at the pump,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai is committed to be a leader in alternative fuel vehicles and to increase…

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2015 – Hyundai launched its first plug-in hybrid vehicle today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is expected to travel up to 22 miles on electric power and can recharge in as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be built at the Asan, South Korea plant and will go on sale in select markets later this year.

PLUG-IN POWERTRAIN

Although the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is very technologically advanced, it will behave much like the regular Sonata…

The GOOD DESIGN Awards honor the yearly achievements of the best industrial and graphic designers, and world manufacturers for their pursuit of extraordinary design excellence. GOOD DESIGN is the oldest and the most prestigious architecture and design awards program organized worldwide, and strives to create a revived awareness about contemporary design. The awards honor both products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing…

Driving a ratty car through Greenwich, Conn., a wealthy suburb just outside of New York, just isn’t to be done. But when Hyundai gave a group of journalists a chance to drive the all-new 2015 Sonata there on Wednesday, the automaker proved three things: The car drives very well, it looks good to journalists and rich people won’t be offended by it.

Those who like to take surreptitious tours of huge mansion country on Sunday afternoons may want to take notes. This car is not likely to attract unwanted attention, either from fawning car aficionados or annoyed hedge-fund…