Hyundai, Kia target more segments, move upmarket

Hyundai and Kia are on pace to set U.S. sales records this year, and have been picking up market share from Japanese and Detroit rivals. They're doing it with product. Both companies have been making splashes with new mainstream models.... Read More »

Veloster is Hyundai's sporty new entry; SUV, hybrid planned

Hyundai will continue to enter new product segments, including upscale niches, while keeping lower-priced models fresh over the next three years. The Veloster sporty coupe will join the lineup this fall, and a turbocharged version comes next summer.... Read More »

New engines will power Kia's redesigned models

Cars will be the focus of Kia's attention in the next year as the fast-growing Korean automaker brings fresh styling and new engine technology to its lineup.... Read More »

Mahindra's U.S. rollout remains in limbo

While the U.S. introduction of Mahindra-brand compact diesel pickups is stalled in arbitration court, the manufacturer's product plans appear to have changed. Mahindra has acquired a 70 percent stake in Korean SUV maker Ssangyong Motor Co.... Read More »

The expert

Hyundai and Kia have become two of the hottest brands in the United States by launching a flurry of new and redesigned products in recent years.... Read More »