Archive for the ‘Press Releases’ Category

Rhys Millen’s Mid-Engine Genesis Coupe for SEMA

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), hosted this year from November 3rd to November 6th, is slated to have a strong injection of Genesis Coupe straight from Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR).
Taking the already potent Genesis Coupe a step further, they have developed a new RM460 Genesis Coupe, with a mid-mounted 4.6L Tau V8 powerplant. [...]

Genesis Coupe in 2009 “Top 10 Tax Refund Cars” List

In these tough times, it’s a good thing we have a solid tax rebate program giving us a good incentive to purchase cars and give the economy a jump start. With Hyundai’s hot new offering, the Genesis Coupe, it’s not wonder that they’ve made it into the “Top 10 Tax Refund Cars” list published by [...]

April 28, 2009 • Tags:  • Posted in: News and Numbers, Press Releases • No Comments

Hyundai Congratulates Mustang’s 45th Anniversary

Hyundai sends out a round of congratulations to the muscle car icon o the Ford Mustang with a short tribute video. See for yourself – click the video above!
[Source: YouTube]

April 17, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Press Releases • No Comments

Rhys Millen Drift Coupe Details

The internet is abuzz with information about the Genesis Coupe that Rhys Millen Racing is using – it’s a heavily modified Genesis Coupe powered by a turbocharged 4 liter Nissan motor, a combination that is sure to produce quite a show of power. Sources say that the Nissan powerplant was chosen because of it’s penchant [...]

AEM Looking for Genesis Coupe R&D Vehicle

AEM – the company behind quality aftermarket products for your car is looking for a R&D vehicle to fit a intake system. If you live in Southern California and have a 3.8L V6 or 2.0T turbo and some spare time – contact kying@aempower.com or visit their R&D page for more information! You will get a [...]

April 16, 2009 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Press Releases • 2 Comments

Hyundai Live Webcast on Genesis Coupe Wednesday

When new cars are introduced into the market, automakers will usually treat the journalists to an exclusive event. This event usually includes a presentation by the company, and then a private opportunity to drive the vehicles. Hyundai and their brilliant marketing reps have made the move to make the presentation part of the press event [...]

March 22, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Press Releases • No Comments

AMS Receives Their 2.0T Genesis Coupe

AMS Performance, the makers of the hellishly record smashing 1130AWHP 8.42@168.8MPH Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Ivan’s fire-breathing 850RWHP 240SX 9.0@162MPH have acquired their 2.0T Genesis Coupe and placed it in their monster garage. Click here to see the thread they posted at evolutionm along with their pictures, or see the pictures we have mirrored here [...]

Single Exit 90mm Tanabe Medallion Exhaust

Personally, the fact that the rear valence has two cutouts should mean that you should put on a dual exhaust, but I think this looks pretty decent. Tanabe has always put out great high-quality pieces in the past. Just can’t wait to see the Medallion Touring version of their exhaust! The car in the photo [...]

Edmund’s Poor Numbers, ECU Meddling Fixed

Remember in this article when Edmunds said they couldn’t get the numbers they were hoping for in a 300HP RWD coupe? Well it turns out Hyundai didn’t think those numbers were right either, so they worked it out with Edmunds and found a few problems. Worn tires, a bad alignment, and an over-zealous ECU were [...]

AMS Performance to get Genesis Coupe

One of the employees at AMS Performance have purchased a Genesis Coupe. The official word from AMS, as sourced here from Genesis Owners is that fabrication and production of a full line of parts will be done for the car. In case you didn’t know, AMS has built one of the fastest Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions [...]