It's on a Boat: The Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus

2014 Hyundai Equus and John Krafcik Sixty-one heavily refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus sedans are currently en-route to the U.S., but Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik says that they’re not exactly where he’d like them to be. All of them are on the Morning Spruce, a cargo ship that's stuck near the Kamchatka Peninsula on the far east coast of Russia with a blown motor. The Equus makes up a small percentage of Hyundai vehicle sales, but there are other ... continue reading»

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Hyundai Axes Equus' iPad Owner's Manual

Hyundai has announced that it will no longer include an iPad-loaded interactive owner’s manual with its flagship sedan, the Hyundai Equus. Instead, the 2012 Equus’ glove box will contain a low-tech, paper-bound version of the manual. The owner’s manual app will still be available for download, according to a Hyundai press release. Originally, the automaker’s Apple tie-in was intended only as a one-year promotion. “Back when the promotion was announced in April 2010, the iPad was just ... continue reading»

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2011 Hyundai Equus: Is Luxury Defined by Brand?

During my week with the 2011 Hyundai Equus, I was curious what others thought of it. The Equus comes in two trim levels that are loaded with standard features, but no options. Our base Signature model came with nearly every bell and whistle imaginable. I was pulling into a Georgetown garage when a construction worker yelled, “I’ve seen that thing in the garage, how much does it cost?” When I told him it was $58,000 and showed him ... continue reading»

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