Rhys Millen vs. Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak, home of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. A contest of driver skill, manufacturer engineering, and raw power all mix into the pot as a car is sent hurtling up the mountain in a fight against a loose surface and the ever persistent pull of gravity. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, [...]

AutoBlog Reviews Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

Not like last time – we thought it was a review, but it was actually a first drive, preview style. AutoBlog finally has their official review of the Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track up on their website. Lots of pictures and a great writeup, so take a look here! We’ve also mirrored all the pictures here, [...]

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 [...]

AutoBlog Finally Tests Genesis Coupe

It was well worth the wait – AutoBlog has finally posted their first drive of the Genesis Coupe up and what a review it is! Click here to see the review in full, where they discuss the 2.0T and the 3.8L V6 along with a vast amount of great pictures.
[Source: AutoBlog]
Full throttle down the back straight, [...]

AutoBlog Post More Genesis Coupe Pictures

AutoBlog has ripped a bunch of pictures off from GenMay and posted them on their website. Problem is, most of the pictures on GenMay were sourced from the GenCoupe forums or bkmania forums, and no proper credit was given. I get my images form bkmania and attempt to credit the correct person whenever possible – [...]

Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Among Automakers Posted Gains

In this economy of tough times, its nice to see that at least a few automakers are working against the current and holding their own in this economic struggle. As the list shows, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru are the only companies that are posting a strong gain this year, as compared to last year. Hyundai [...]

March 4, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: News and Numbers • No Comments

AutoBlog Previews Green Genesis Coupe, Falls in Love

Looks like AutoBlog was able to get their hands on a Lime Rock Green Genesis Coupe before it officially went on sale, and if the short preview as anything telling, they love it! Click here for the jump.
While on the track at Willow Springs, we were able to unchain the frenetic little devil that the [...]

February 26, 2009 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Reviews • No Comments

Hyundai introduces R-Spec Genesis Coupe for enthusiasts

Seems like Hyundai is serious about the new Genesis Coupe – they’ve announced a new track ready model appropritately called the R-Spec. Suprisingly, it costs less!
Posted by AutoBlog here

While the car they brought to the show is basically a concept, the R-Spec package will be available through dealers and will give performance junkies more in [...]

February 26, 2009 • Tags: , • Posted in: Press Releases • No Comments