Although the 2018 Detroit Auto Show is over, people are still talking about Hyundai unveiling their all-new 2019 Veloster, which is scheduled to arrive at our Hyundai dealership later this spring. (That's just weeks away!)

The Veloster, which first showed up on American roads in the fall of 2011, was always a unique phenomenon -- a sharp-looking sports car with a funky-cool, asymmetrical look thanks to one extra-large door on the driver's side. 

Some of the most powerful commercials in the world are those that tap into the basic human experience and reach down into our souls. In America, car advertisers are among the global leaders in the advertising industry, with some automakers spending over $5 million on a car commercial during “The Big Game.” So, it's no wonder there are some incredibly entertaining commercials available out there.

The Hyundai Elantra has frequently earned a top spot among its rivals in the compact sector, and the 2018 Elantra continues to impress. As Edmunds reviewer Will Kaufman puts it, the 2018 Elantra offers plenty of "upscale features at an agreeable price." Let's take a closer look at why the critics have become smitten with Hyundai’s newest sedan.

 
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Exceptional Interior

Kaufman calls the Elantra’s roomy interior a "top selling…

Autumn is in full swing and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Here are some great local Kansas City events to get you into the holiday mood. 

 
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Thanksgiving Day Run

Get Thanksgiving in Kansas City started early with one of two runs!

The Thanksgiving Ward Parkway Run features 5K and 10K courses at the Ward Parkway Center and includes a Tiny Turkey Trot for young runners.

The Thanksgiving Day 5K and Stroll…

Unfortunately for all of us, motor vehicle collisions are a very tragic reality of the world we live in.  Almost 1.3 million people across the globe die in vehicle collisions each year, and an additional 50 million are injured or disabled. Unless things change, it is estimated that traffic collision injuries will become the 5th leading cause of death by 2030. 

In the world of sport utility vehicles, Hyundai continues to set new standards for quality, performance, technology, and sophisticated styling. Case in point is the reimagined 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

Modern Fluid Design

With agile car-like handling, contemporary styling, and unmatched versatility, the 2016 Santa Fe rises to the top of the crowded "crossover" market. The new Santa Fe’s expressive exterior features a swept-back appearance that’s not only handsome but efficiently cheats the wind for improved aerodynamics. Created by Hyundai’s forward-thinking Southern California Design Studio, the new Santa Fe embodies the company’s "Fluidic Sculpture" design…

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan and two-door sports coupe share one thing in common: They both achieve new standards, of luxury, performance, and advanced engineering that put them miles ahead of the competition. That's why satisfied Genesis owners consistently rank it among the very best in terms of overall quality in the J.D. Power "Power Circle Ratings," ahead of Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, and even Mercedes-Benz. Best of all, the 2015…

Lots of folks throughout Kansas City are set to don their festive green apparel in preparation of celebrating all the Irish-themed fun that surrounds this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17.

St. Patrick's Day is such a popular holiday here in Kansas City that parties, parades, and events take up the entire weekend, spilling over into Tuesday. Of course, all of us at McCarthy Hyundai of Blue Springs are also getting into the spirit of all things Irish. That's why we've put together this handy online guide to all of  celebrations.

Hyundai is now sponsoring 50 well-established regional golf tournaments this year. Hyundai created the Hyundai Invitational, which will travel the country to all 50 golf tournaments with the new 2015 Genesis sedan. This year, the Hyundai Invitational will sponsor a series of ten golf tournaments that are in Hyundai's five regions. Two winners from each tournament will be invited to the Hyundai Invitational National Final in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Cascata Golf Club…