THE SUN TIMES REVIEW : 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe BY DANIEL BARRON & GLEN WOODCOCK QMI Agency Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe aimed at youngsters, young-at-hearters or those heading into a mid-life crisis? We turn to our oldest and youngest critics to draw up conclusions. GLEN: The new Genesis Coupe is less like the company's old front-drive 2 2 Tiburon, and more like the rear-drive sporty cars it was designed to compete against - Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Nowhere is that more evident than in the available powertrains where both the 2.0L turbo four and the 3.8L V6 get significantly more giddy up. Horsepower ratings now are 274 and 348 respectively, using premium fuel, but drop slightly to 260 and 344 if you burn regular gas. The changes made to Genesis Coupe tell you all you need to know about Hyundai and why it is such a success story. After just four years, the Coupe's unique RWD platform is the oldest in the Korean manufacturer's line-up, but with the engine upgrades plus ...

PAGE C2 SECTION 3 CLOSER LOOK : kartSTART program is an exciting one-day driving course that focuses on the entire family. Toyota gives very young drivers a start Russ Bond CLOSER LOOK This week it's personal, and something with which I am really proud to be associated. We all know that young drivers need all the training they can get. But, should that training start when they are just about to get their licences? I think not; and neither does Toyota. With support from Toyota Canada, I started the kartSTART (kartstart.ca) program in 2011 to give young - as in REALLY young drivers - their first driving experiences. The kartSTART program is an exciting one-day driving course that focuses on the entire family. Kids as young as 10years old are given their first opportunities to drive a motorized vehicle. "Karts are ideal for kids to get their first driving experiences," says Mike Goodyear, Chief Instructor for the kart- START program. "After the kids have spent the morning in the karts - w ...

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 THE SUN TIMES SECTION 3 PAGE C3 QUICK LOOK : 2014 Jaguar F-Type Jaguar continues coupe progression with F-Type Daniel Barron TEST DRIVE Jaguar has announced the next production vehicle coming to its line-up (expected in showrooms in mid-2013) will be a brand new model called the F-Type. It will be the fourth Jaguar model available to Canadians. Based on the C-X16 concept hybrid sports coupe, the F-Type will be a two-seater that "will launch as a convertible", suggesting a hardtop coupe almost identical to the concept (except for maybe the hybrid powertrain) may follow at some point. Prototypes of the roadster are currently being built at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich plant, in the west midlands region of England, and are being shown in camouflaged form. The car will incorporate all-aluminum construction, and will be powered by a range of gasoline engines, including what Jaguar calls "a new powerplant family." Outside of the electric assist, the C-X16 uses a superchar ...

PAGE C4 SECTION 3 REVIEW : 2012 Ford Focus Ford amps up city driving with Focus Electric Ford believes drivers should have the choice of the car that suits their needs best, that's why it is offering several different versions of its more popular models, including the new Ford Focus. Before we key in on Focus, let's use the upcoming Fusion mid-sized sedan as the prime example - you can get the traditional front-wheel drive family sedan (which is remarkably handsome in its upcoming generation), you can get it as a Hybrid and you can also get it as an Energi (plug-in hybrid) model. The idea is to offer potential buyers the traditional gasoline model and a hybrid for better economy without too much sacrifice required from the driver/owner, and a plug-in for people who want even better mileage (especially in city traffic) with a little bit of effort - you have to plug it in, when you're planning on using it for a while. The only thing missing from the Fusion line-up is a dedicated electric ...

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 THE SUN TIMES SECTION 3 PAGE C5 REVIEW : Auto Industry news Industry Watch QMI AGENCY STAFF joe.duarte@sunmedia.ca N ISSAN JUKE GETS MASSIVE SOUND SYSTEM Nissan has partnered with England-based entertainment group Ministry of Sound to create a special edition Juke that features a sound system described as being "louder than a jumbo jet in take-off." The Nissan Juke Box is a customized version of the Juke crossover, and is highlighted by a 150-decibel, 18,900-watt sound system that employs a custom-built rig with numerous speakers placed throughout the vehicle to create what is essentially a giant sound system on wheels. The vehicle debuted in France at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Juke Box is based off "The Box", a five-sided "room within a room" where Ministry of Sound is based in London. Nissan says The Box is considered one of the best sound systems in the world. Martin Audio, which created the current "Box" system, was tapped to build the rig used in the ...

PAGE C6 SECTION 3 REVIEW : Eco Driving Enviro Watch QMI AGENCY STAFF joe.duarte@sunmedia.ca S MART ELECTRIC LOWEST-PRICE ZERO EMISSIONS CAR IN CANADA Smart Canada has announced pricing for its Fortwo Electric Drive plug-in coupe and convertible. The two-door model starts at $26,990, while the open-air version starts at $29,990. That makes the Fortwo electric vehicles the lowest-priced zero-emission vehicles in the country. Smart Canada says it's already taking orders for the vehicles, and customers can expect deliveries beginning in spring 2013. The Fortwo Electric Drive will be available at different time in several other markets around the world. German customers will be first to receive their vehicles, with deliveries beginning in summer 2012. Daimler AG started production of the third-generation Fortwo EVs at its Hambach, France plant this week, where the plug-ins will be built alongside models equipped with combustion engines. The Hambach plant is set to receive 200 million Euros w ...

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