Hyundai Recalling 2012 Veloster Because Panoramic Sunroof May Shatter and For Parking Brake Issue

For the month of December, Hyundai has issued two separate recalls for its 2012 model year Veloster sports hatch in the States.

The first recall action affects 13,500 Velosters manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012, and equipped with panoramic sunroofs.

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Hyundai Opens Veloster's Roof Like a Tin Can to Create C3 Roll Top Concept [w/Videos]

Gone are the times that carmakers used the terms' convertible' and 'cabriolet' to describe genuine open top models. Nowadays, you have Fiat calling the 500C a convertible and Citroen the DS3 Cabrio, well, a cabriolet, even though both models feature a roll over, cloth sunroof that happens to include the rear window.

We didn’t mention those two models by chance, as Hyundai has also attempted something similar with its new Veloster C3 Roll Top Concept that made its world premiere today at the LA Auto Show.

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New Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX Edition to Enter Limited Production, Priced from $19,900*

The Specialty Equipment Market Association show, most commonly (and conveniently) known as SEMA, that’s taking place these days in Las Vegas is the perfect venue for manufacturers to showcase pumped-up versions of their normal production cars.

Some of them eventually enter production while others remain just something for the tuning scene crowd to salivate over. Hyundai’s Veloster RE:MIX belongs to the former category, as it is much more down-to-Earth compared to some of the other versions launched at the show.

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New Hyundai Veloster Alpine Concept Heading to the SEMA Show

The second Veloster concept car getting ready to make its way to Hyundai's SEMA Show booth at the end of October is named "Alpine", and like the Genesis Coupe R-Track Study, it too was born from the collaborative efforts of the Korean automaker's US division and ARK Performance.

The Veloster Alpine is not as racy as Hyundai's own 400Hp Veloster "Velocity" project, with ARK Performance stating that the car was designed to appeal to mountain sports enthusiasts - though, we won't blame you if you don't see this from the teaser image...

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Hyundai Debuts Veloster Street Concept at 2012 Australian Motor Show

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show, held in Sydney and open to the public from October 19 to 28, will see Hyundai displaying the new Veloster Street Concept.

The very SEMA-like project car is based on the production model and has been modified from top to bottom in conjunction with local aftermarket company Concord Customs.

On the outside, the body is finished in matt grey paint with orange accents to be found on the new side-skirts, rear diffuser, front spoiler and the Tenso R V1 18-inch wheels that are shod in 215/40/18 tires.

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Hyundai Veloster Turbo gets a Whole Lot Faster for the SEMA Show with 400HP Tune

Over the past few years, Hyundai has participated with zest in all previous SEMA shows with plenty of cars, and it plans to continue doing so at the 2012 edition of the world's biggest aftermarket gathering that takes place in Sin City at the end of this month.

After the ARK Performance- and the Cosworth-prepped Genesis Coupes, the Korean car manufacturer today announced details on a third concept that will debut in SEMA, this one based on the smaller Veloster hatch.

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Hyundai's Sportier Veloster Turbo with 183HP Priced at £21,995 in the UK

The most potent version of Hyundai's new Veloster 1+2 door coupe that comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine will go on sale in Britain on September 24 priced at £21,995.

In European specification, the Veloster Turbo SE's inline-four delivers an output of 183bhp (186) and a peak torque of 195 lb-ft (265Nm). It is linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox and allows for a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 133 mph (214km/h).

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Hyundai Veloster Secures a Window Seat at London's Harrods

With all eyes on London these days due to the Summer Olympics, Hyundai has secured a front seat at the famous Harrods department store in Knightsbridge.

The automaker parked its 1+2 door Veloster compact model that will remain on display at the store until August 25.

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo with 201-Horses Starts at $21,950* [72 Photos]

More than six months after the new 2013 Veloster Turbo made its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in January, Hyundai has announced pricing for the hottest version of its three-door model.

The new Veloster Turbo starts at $21,950 when fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and $22,950 with a 6-speed automatic, excluding a $775 handling and delivery fee.

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