Hyundai Elantra Gets Third Award for Car of the Year

The Hyundai Elantra just scored its "hat trick", being named the Car of the Year in South Africa. It already has the North American Car of the Year and Car of the Year in Canada under its belt. The Elantra leads its class with an impressive 40 MPG, but the best part of course is that it starts at just $15,345.

If that's not enough to want one, I don't know what is! The Elantra is clearly making its waves worldwide. Fortunately, we have a number of them here at Burlington Subaru. Check out our new and used Elantra inventory online, or stop by today!

Information and image via Voxy.

Hyundai: Check Out the Most Environmentally-Friendly Vehicle on the Planet (i20)

Hyundai unveiled another vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show - the i20. According to Hyundai it will be the most environmentally-friendly conventional-engine vehicle on the planet. It only generates 84 g/km of CO2, while the Prius C (not the weakest planet-saving competition) gives off roughly 110 g/km.

Unfortunately it's not available in the US - maybe someday. But for now we can enjoy the pictures from afar.

Check out the full coverage from autoblog or head to our website to view the attainable Hyundai models. Of course we don't have the i20 (again, maybe someday) but we do have the classic new and used Hyundai models we all know and love.

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Why Distractions are Good for Creative Thinking

A study was recently published featuring distractions and their impact on creative thinking. The study found that "your optimal productivity times are actually suboptimal when you need to use your brain in new and different ways," according to the article on Lifehacker.

This is because when people are focused, they have more difficulty thinking outside of the box, but when slightly distracted your mind is more open to new ideas. Participants in the study were more successful in solving insight problems when slightly distracted than they were when focused.

So if you're having writers block, or can't come up with a solution to a problem you've been working on for a few days, try going somewhere where you have a few simple distractions to improve your creativity!


To see the full article from Lifehacker, click here.
To see the Scientific American article featuring the published study, click here.

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Live Photos: Hyundai i-Oniq Plug-In Hybrid

The moment you've been waiting for - the Hyundai i-Oniq has been officially released at the Geneva Motor Show, so we have more photos and details for you!

It's still just a concept, but the i-Oniq would offer a 75-mile range with a gasoline-powered generator that would produce an extra 360 miles. The two-door coupe's generator is powered by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, comparable to the 107-horsepower electric motor inside it.

Not what you're looking for? That's okay. Check out our selection of new and used Hyundai inventory online.

For the full article, click here.

Image via Green Car Reports

Hyundai i-oniq Concept Photo Leaked

The Hyundai i-oniq concept isn't scheduled to be released until its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, but this photo was somehow leaked yesterday.

Not that I am supporting the leakage of unreleased concept vehicles, but if it's already on the Internet - I think I have an obligation to our fans!

The only information about the vehicle that's known so far is that it's around 173 inches (making it slightly shorter than the BMW 3 Series coupe), it's a serial hybrid with a displacement engine that powers a battery pack, and has a pair of motors driving the rear wheels.

When I have more information, you will too. Stay posted!

Not the Hyundai you're looking for? That's not a problem. Check out our new and used inventory online, take a look at our current specials, or stop by Burlington Hyundai at 333 Shelburne Road in Burlington.

All information & image via autoblog.

And the Oscar Goes to... The Hyundai Azera

Hyundai Azera

Hyundai has locked in its spot for the fourth year as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Oscars, which airs tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. Over the course of the evening, nine Hyundai ads will be aired - two before the nominations begin, and seven during. Hyundai has chosen to feature its all-new Azera, playing two ads titled "Talk to My Car," and "Modern Life," both of which focus on the Azera's premium luxury features and Blue Link connectivity.

Azera Interior

Hyundai already dominated the Superbowl scene, now they are the prime automotive focus of yet another huge television in event in America. Way to go Hyundai. Other commercials being aired during the highly-anticipated event will be repeats of Superbowl favorites such as the "Victory Lap," celebrating the Elantra's win for the 2012 North American Car of the Year, and "Think Fast" featuring the Genesis Coupe.

Azera Panoramic View

All of this hype making you want one? I mean, that is what commercials are for. These awards aren't just given to anyone though, so if you want to see for yourself what the hype is about - come over to Burlington Hyundai and we'd be happy to show you. Or head to our website to check out our collection of new and used Hyundai vehicles.


To see descriptions of all of the ads Hyundai will be airing, including the featured Azera commercials, click here.

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Google Glasses, Just Like Wearing an Android on Your Face

These Google glasses (which are reportedly coming out by the end of this year) are just like having a smart phone attached to your face. Rumored to look similar to the Oakley Thumps (pictured), these glasses have sensory equipment that will work in conjunction with Google Maps, cloud, Latitude and Goggles and will feature a "Heads-Up Display" via projection. They will of course have the Android software and will work primarily with Google applications.

Remember when the iPad came out in, oh, April of 2010? Not even two years later there are a million companies trying to compete. So long contacts! I'm visioning a glasses-wearing population coming on very soon.

Check out the full article on Gizmodo.com

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