Hyundai and Kia retract overly optimistic fuel economy figures: Autoweek TV

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Friday, November 02, 2012                  Kia and Hyundai overstated the fuel economy on several models, including the Hyundai Elantra and Veloster. The Korean automakers will reimburse dissatisfied customers to make up the discrepancy between the previous figures and the more accurate EPA numbers. Hyundai and Kia retract overly optimistic fuel economy figures: Autoweek TV 11/02/12, 1:55 pm et Also in this episode: Alan Mulally remains CEO as Ford changes up its executive lineup, and Chrysler's Ralph Gilles smacks down Donald Trump. TRANSCRIPT -- Some Hyundais and Kias are bit more fuel thirsty. -- Ford shifts gears on its executive lineup. -- And Chrysler design chief Ralph Gilles has some harsh words for Donald Trump. I'm Natalie, wrapping up another work week with a Friday edition of Autoweek TV. Here's what's in the news: If you're a Hyundai or Kia owner frustrated that you can't get the gas mileage shown on the sticker when you bought the car, you can relax a bit. The brands, both owned by Hyundai, now say that they overestimated the fuel economy on most of their 2012 and 2013 models. Apparently, Hyundai's tests... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.