The Kia K4 has made its global debut at the 2024 New York International Auto Show. With the Civic-rivalling K4, the Cerato and Forte moniker will no longer be used. In line with Kia's "Opposites United" design principle, the K4 features a sleek profile with angular elements. Employing "Twist Logic," the design incorporates vertical D-pillars and prominent wheel haunches. L-shaped head- and taillights intersect with the front and rear bumpers, while LED daytime running lights form Kia's signature

When Hyundai snatched Albert Biermann away from the clasps of BMW, the automotive world stood up and took notice. In the 6 years since, he’s elevated them into the upper echelons of motoring with their N Performance division and a more premium image for the marque. He’s now calling it a day but will remain as an advisor for the group. As Hyundai Motor Group today announced that Biermann, President and Head of the Research and Development (R&D) Division for the Group, is retiring but will continu

Yesterday we posted that the Hyundai i30N has overtaken the BMW M135i to become Europe’s third most popular performance hatchback, trailing behind the Mercedes-AMG A35 and Volkswagen Golf GTI. That’s an amazing feat considering that this is only Hyundai’s first attempt at this end of the market. Clearly Hyundai hired the right person to head its N Division – the former head of BMW M, Albert Biermann. In just his first attempt, Biermann has already created a better product that has won over more

The Hyundai i30N is the third best-selling hot hatch in Europe, according to data compiled by Jato Dynamics’ analyst Felipe Munoz. In the first half of 2020, Europe’s performance/hot hatch segment remains overwhelmingly dominated by the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which sold 5,640 units in the first six months of 2020. Following far behind is the Mercedes-AMG A35, with 3,611 units delivered. Trailing closely behind the A35 is the Hyundai i30N, with 3,425 units delivered. The BMW M135i and Ford Focus ST

Forget your Bugatti Chiron or 740 PS Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus is in fact the fastest car in the world. That’s exactly what an Italian woman woke up to when she was sent a speeding fine claiming she zipped past a speed trap at 703 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. That’s almost the cruising speed of a Boeing 747 and probably broke a couple of rules, so she was fined EUR 864 and docked 10 points off her licence. Putting two and two together we know that it’s caused by a faulty camera, but bureaucracy

Priced from RM 298,888 Limited to only 20 units, only through Lazada 275 PS and 353 Nm (378 Nm with overboost) 6-speed manual, front wheel drive Hyundai Sime Darby Motors has launched the highly acclaimed Hyundai i30N in Malaysia. Priced at RM 298,888, imported from Korea. The Hyundai i30N is the first Hyundai product in Malaysia to carry Hyundai’s high performance N badge. N for Namyang, the location of Hyundai Motor’s R&D centre in Korea, Hyundai’s N brand is analogous to BMW’s M and Mercedes-