Back in 2009, Hyundai made a big splash with the launch of its all-new Genesis, a near-luxury, rear-drive sedan the Korean automaker hoped would raise its profile as a player in the upscale automotive ...

As far as I’m concerned, Hyundai cemented its reputation as a serious automobile company — one that could go toe to toe with the established players — when its surprisingly good Genesis sedan took ...

Premium competitors shouldn't breathe easy, though. More recent Hyundai offerings like the Sonata, Elantra, Accent, and Veloster embody a sense of swagger and identity that the brand had not yet ...