Filed under: Podcasts , Cadillac , GM , Hyundai , Infiniti , Fiat With Autoline Detroit’s John McElroy Episode #242 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. This week, Chris and Dan are joined by John McElroy, long-time host of Autoline Detroit , Autoblog columnist and a fixture to listeners of WWJ. We start by getting our supercar fix, mulling the Pagani Huyara and its eventual move to the U.S. market
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Filed under: Podcasts 2012 Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Cruze diesel, bending Ford SVT Raptor frames Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Episode #240 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready, and this week Chris, Dan and Executive Editor Chris Paukert hold down the fort. We start with the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept and spend a while talking about its sharp new styling before moving on to ponder what the now-confirmed Chevrolet Cruze diesel means for fuel economy and fun when behind the wheel. Our last news topic is bending frames on some Ford SVT Raptor pickups before we move on to your feedback. Your questions and comments power the last third of the podcast, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel , thanks for taking the time
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Autoblog Podcast #240
Filed under: Hybrid , Government/Legal , Hyundai , Electric 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was supposed to begin reaching customers late in 2010, but a last-minute change prevented that from happening . The battery-packing Sonata was originally fitted with an on/off switch to disable the synthetic engine audio that would come on whenever the vehicle was being driven under electric power, but a forthcoming regulation changed that. Hyundai ordered a last-minute change deleting the switchgear because of a bill passed by Congress (and later signed by President Obama) that made non-defeatable noise-making devices mandatory for hybrids and EVs. Automotive News reports that the ball is in the court of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the agency plans to set a proper timetable in the next three years
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Report: Feds pondering banning EV alert noise shutoff
Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Government/Legal , Hyundai 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery In mid-October, Hyundai announced that its 2011 Sonata Hybrid would be eligible for a $1,300 tax credit. The electrified midsize sedan was scheduled to hit dealerships in late 2010 and the first 60,000 buyers in line to plop down some cash for the Sonata Hybrid would’ve pocketed that credit. However, there was a hitch: the Sonata Hybrid was delayed, dashing any chance of snagging the $1,300 credit .
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Report: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid delay due to modifications of virtual engine sound
Filed under: Car Buying , Hybrid , Sedan , Hyundai 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery Hyundai has garnered quite a bit of praise with its all-new 2011 Sonata sedan, with its most recent accolade being named to the finalists of the North American Car of the Year . In addition to the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions, the Korean automaker is offering up the eco-friendly Sonata Hybrid with tweaked styling and the ability to achieve up to 35/40 miles per gallon, city/highway. The first Sonata Hybrids will go on sale this January, and the automaker has just announced that the car will carry a base price of $25,795 (*not including $750 in destination charges). In addition to the more efficient powertrain, the Sonata Hybrid comes standard with things like LED headlight accents, LED taillamps, fog lights, iPod/USB connectivity, Bluetooth and automatic headlamp control
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid priced from $25,795*
Filed under: Government/Legal , Hyundai 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery The U.S. government is investigating the possibility of raising fuel economy standards to 62 miles per gallon by 2025. The Detroit Free Press reports that Hyundai isn’t yet endorsing that number, but CEO John Krafcik feels 50 miles per gallon is well within reach. The Korean automaker already features two vehicles capable of 40 miles per gallon in the Sonata Hybrid and the new Elantra , and the next 15 years promises to show further gains in efficiency.
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Hyundai CEO targets 50 mpg by 2025, but that figure isn’t as high as you think