Thursday, March 21, 2013

Hyundai is on the rise!!-Check this out...

New Hyundai Sports Coupe Concept - HND-9
 
This is Hyundai's latest concept, the HND-9. The South Korean company will show the HND-9 at the Seoul Motor Show on 28 March.

Hidden amongst the usual fluff in the press release is the phrase, "the HND-9, with its dramatic long bonnet and wheelbase, is a modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic premium sports coupe." Which pretty much sum sup what the HND-9 is.

Lose the hideous steering wheel and dash, silly Lambo doors, oversized wheels, and thin strip of tyre, and you're left with a very pretty coupe in the mould of an F-type hardtop.
 


That the word 'premium' is also used in the press release suggests the HND-9 will be aimed above the Toyota GT86, which is a shame because the Veloster doesn't really cut the mustard in such company. The engine in the HND-9 is a 3.3 litre petrol unit producing 365bhp. So it won't be a hybrid.

Should Hyundai make the above changes and release the HND-9 for, say $60,000 in the US it should be a success. It's problem in the UK will be Porsche, Jaguar, Maserati and BMW. A large element of the UK premium market is badge snobbery and, whilst Hyundai might be successful selling hatchbacks, no Brit will buy a £40,000 Hyundai sportscar - no matter how pretty it looks.


 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Brand New Site! Come see us...

Welcome friends to our newly refurbished website! It was long overdue for a facelift and we hope that the new site is more user-friendly and a little more exciting...we know hubcaps aren't the most interesting topic in the world!

We still have same great service and always free shipping in the continental U.S. and don't
worry, a new site doesn't mean new prices!

And for you guys with those big trucks, RV's, and trailers make sure you visit www.wheelsimulators.org for a full line of all makes and models and the highest quality for your ride.

Here's the same link with a new look: www.hubcapzone.com

Look forward to your feedback!