KAWARTHA LAKES, ON – There’s an intense subset of compact import fans who revere the obscure and funky – and if the car also happens to perform well, then so much the better. So the 2012 introduction of Hyundai’s asymmetrical little hatchback with a name like an angry pterodactyl (it’s actually a combination of “velocity” and “roadster”) was rather

Vehicle Type Many owners gravitated towards the Veloster for its funky looks and generous equipment levels Subcompact three-door hatchback History/Description The Hyundai Veloster was built as a compelling sports car buy for the shopper after performance, style, individuality, and utility on a relative budget. With a unique shape,

On a cold night of November 2011, this just-turned-auto-journo girl walked up to a Hyundai dealership, looking more confident than she actually was. She was going to do some serious shopping and if the price was right, the sales guy would have an easy night. That night, I bought my very first – and perhaps last – brand new car, armed with a new job

“Is the Veloster going to be discontinued?” I remember asking a Hyundai representative after a buddy working at a dealership reported that he had heard from higher up that the model was being removed from the lineup. I was hoping for a scoop. A second chance, and the tools to succeed. The PR assured me that it wasn’t, but quite frankly,

Willows, CA – The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N marks the first time North American consumers get a taste of Hyundai’s N Performance brand, hitherto restricted to the racetrack and rally circuit or the roads of Europe and Australia, attached to the tailgate of the Elantra GT’s i30 cousin. That “N” branding stands for both the Veloster’s development centr

Remember a time when drivers actually, you know, drove instead of sitting there mindlessly keeping a finger on the steering wheel while the car does everything for you? So do we. And so do Honda and Hyundai, apparently, since they’ve each brought forth a glorious gift to motoring enthusiasts. In a world of bloated SUVs, over-eager active safet

Hyundai is building a hotter version of it's stylish Veloster hatchback, and now they've just revealed that the Veloster N will be priced at $34,999, slightly undercutting the Volkswagen GTI, while offering horsepower much closer to the Honda Civic Type R. It starts with a 2.0L turbocharged engine. The classic big car engine in small car puts th

We live in a world where a Hyundai with three asymmetrical doors attracts more attention than a Jaguar F-Type. You scoff, perhaps, but I have never before been accosted by so many admiring strangers wanting to know more about this oddball pocket rocket. Perhaps it was the periwinkle-hued Performance Blue paint. Maybe it was the carbon-fibre fros

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has just debuted with an available eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission (DCT). The hot hatch was one of the few cars left that was manual-only, but the addition of the new automatic transmission should help increase its appeal to more drivers. As one of the most engaging and personality-driven cars you can b

The past several months have given us all a lot to think about, and for many, a chance to re-evaluate what really matters in life. Getting excited about a sporty little hatchback may seem frivolous right now, but adding some levity and enjoyment to our lives is just what we all need, and the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N delivers that in spades.

Hyundai today revealed the 2019 Hyundai Veloster at the North American International Auto Show and announced the second generation of the quirky hatch will be the first car to wear the brand's N high-performance label. While the new Veloster's design has been updated with styling cues shared with the recently redrawn Elantra and Accent models, H

In terms of divisive automotive topics, the transmission is a hot one. The manual versus automatic transmission debate has ruined friendships and continues to fuel heated arguments online. Today, Mini announced that seven of its vehicles will still be available with a do-it-yourself transmission: The 2021 Mini Cooper 3 Door, Cooper 5 Door, Coope

While Canadian winters usually force many performance car owners to put their baby away for the winter, sports cars and other track-bred vehicles remain surprisingly popular here. If money is no object, finding a good performance car is a breeze. Things become a little bit more difficult when operating on a budget, though, which is why the Perfo

How much longer do we have left to enjoy that new car smell along with the feel and sound of a wailing internal combustion engine? No one knows for sure. If you’ve decided you’re going to nab something noisy and fast while you still can but you don’t have a wad of cash to spend, this is the list you’re looking for: these are our top five sporty car

With sales of manual transmission cars in steady decline, it’s easy to see why many automakers are no longer offering the option between two pedals and three in many of their cars. Despite waning interest in manual transmissions, there are still many cars on sale today that offer them. What you may find even more surprising is that there are a n