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Even though it affects only a small amount of drivers each year, you probably have heard about unintended acceleration before.  Though rare, sudden acceleration can have deadly consequences.

Wikipedia.org defines Sudden Unintended Acceleration (or SUA) as "the unintended, unexpected, uncontrolled acceleration of a vehicle from a stationary position, low initial speed or at cruising speed, often accompanied by an apparent loss of braking effectiveness.  It is unclear whether problems are caused by driver error

Because Hudson Hyundai is dedicated to keep its customers from Jersey City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New York Cityinformed with the latest Hyundai news, we want to talk to you about Hyundai latest strategy for their crossover/SUV lineup.

In a decision made with consumers' best interest in mind, the Hyundai Santa Fe that we know and love will be adopting the name Hyundai Santa Fe Sport this summer, while the 2012 Hyundai

Safety conscious drivers are turning their attention toward the new Hyundai Elantra. Currently available at Hudson Hyundai located at 977 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NY, 07304, the new model has just scored a perfect, five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). What makes this particularly notable is the fact that the NHTSA recently tightened the buckle on their guidelines.

Among the many tests the Hyundai Elantra was subject to include: frontal rollover

Hyundai knows that no matter how successful a sedan is, it still won't please everyone. That's why the brand is crafting its North American Car of the Year- the Hyundai Elantra- into several new model types for 2013. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe will arrive this spring and a five-door GT (Touring) hatchback will arrive by summer 2012. Both of these models were showcased at the Chicago Auto Show in early February.

For the 6th year in a row, About.com has released its Best New Car List, representing favorite new or redesigned vehicles for the current year. And Hyundai has managed to snag a top spot on the list since 2009. In recent years Hyundai Sonata, Elantra, Genesis, and  Genesis Coupe have been honored by About.com has as redesigned vehicle of the year. Four models within three years? that's not bad at all. And?

One of the the most prestigious car award given out annually, is the "North American Car of the Year" award. Every year, a panel of 50 independent judges decides, which car gets the honor and announce the winner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The judges consider a wide range of criteria and candidates, each of which look to exemplify what a solidly-made vehicle should be. There are actually no specific categories…

There is quite a bit of thought that goes into calculating the resale price of a vehicle, and no one knows it better than the brilliant minds at Kelley Blue Book. Each year, they release the "Best Resale Value Awards," which aim at giving drivers a good look what models are retaining their value and which ones aren't. These values are important, as the consumers are looking to get more and more out of…

The Hyundai Genesis coupe will be redesigned for 2013, and Hyundai plans for it to make it's debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.  There's been heavy speculation as to what this return to the drawing board means for the 2013 model. Some think it could be cosmetic in nature, while others are hoping that it's more performance-driven. Hudson Hyundai, however, has great news: It's both!

New details are now…

We here at Hudson Hyundai are pretty big fans of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. It's a consumer friendly take on high-end luxury vehicles, which many automakers seem to be turning their backs on lately. However, while Hyundai is certainly diversifying its lineup by featuring more 40 mpg models, such as the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, it remains clear that they're not ready to pull the reins in on the Genesis either.

Case in point…

In the new Elantra, Hyundai paid particularly close attention to fuel economy, comfort, design, and, of course - safety. The Elantra is now one of only six cars named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), within the category of small cars.

To put this into perspective, thirteen cars were evaluated, in total. That means, the Hyundai Elantra beat over half of its closest competitors in terms of safety...

The 2011…