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If you have already tried driving at a steady speed, avoiding sudden stops and decreasing your top speed to increase your fuel economy without much luck, then there are some other factors that you may want to consider.

Take a look to see if you can remove some weight from the vehicle. Hauling around extra luggage causes the vehicle to have to work harder decreasing your fuel economy. This is generally most effective in smaller vehicles.

Grab your owner’s manual to see what type of oil gets recommended for your vehicle. Generally, synthetic oils lubricate the car better...

During the winter the weather can make driving more challenging and stressful than any other season. During the winter you will deal with plenty of snow and ice than can hamper your plans. But, during the winter you can use some simple tips to help keep you safe when you drive.

One of the first tips that you can take advantage of is by making sure that you keep your windshield washer fluid full. Washer fluid will help to keep you view clear when the roads become dirty and snow and slush is kicked up at your windshield. Additionally, you…

Having a safe car is an incredibly important aspect of searching for and buying a new vehicle. Safety is one of the biggest parts of any new car and Hyundai knows that. Hyundai strives every year to offer their customers with some of the safest models available thanks to their constant innovation and advancement.

All of their hard work has paid off with both the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2017 Hyundai Elantra being awarded the IIHS Top Safety Pick+! This award is a testament to the continued effort and work that Hyundai has been doing to bring customers the…

Seeking a compact sedan for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Annapolis Hyundai think you might like to have a look at ours, the completely redesigned 2017 Elantra.

And why is that?

Click "play" on the clip below to find out. Here now to highlight some of the Elantra's choicest qualities are the fine folks at MotorWeek:

There are three unique engine options within the Elantra range. The first, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at a respectable 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, is standard on the base SE trim.

Next up is the…

Many drivers in the Annapolis area prefer the security of dedicated winter snow tires over all-seasons. If you're in that boat, you're likely looking to schedule a service appointment soon to have your snow tires put on, before the blizzards hitting the northeast this week visit Maryland.

But, are your winter tires still good enough to provide adequate traction in snow and ice?

Chances are, you haven't looked at your winter tires all spring, summer, and fall while they've been stacked in your garage. Before you have them put on your car, give them a quick…

Sci-fi dreams around the luxury of hands-free driving are brought to reality with the Autonomous #IONIQ Concept. #AutoMobilityLA pic.twitter.com/7igiM3k049

— Hyundai USA (@Hyundai) November 16, 2016

Your dreams of a self-driving car all began with Knight Rider. When you were a kid, you longed for a sleek, stylish vehicle with a dry sense of humor and the ability to drive all on its own. The reality of self-driving cars has been a little slow, by comparison.

Most self-driving vehicles are only able to navigate by using spinning LiDAR detectors, typically mounted to the vehicle roof. Far...

First-time car buyer? Negotiating can feel daunting, but we've got some tips for you: https://t.co/RxDLBXO8u0 pic.twitter.com/CIIc6wgH3M

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) September 15, 2016

Most car-buyers are at a disadvantage in negotiations. After all, our Annapolis Hyundai sales team practices negotiating deals every day, while you only do it once every few years. Here are a few pieces of advice from Cars.com to even the playing field.

1. Research, research, research!

Before you step foot in the arena of car-shopping negotiations, be armed with as much information as possible. Know...

Dear parents,

Your kids are adorable, and so creative! One of their favorite activities is drawing in crayon, especially when they're stuck in the back seat on a long car trip. You like crayon. Unlike markers, or the dreaded paint, crayon is fairly neat. It doesn't get all over everything.

Until it does.

What do you do when the kids decide your fabric car seats make a perfect artist's canvas? Here's a trick you'll wish you had learned years ago.

Only when you watch the journey of oil passing through your engine do you really get the scope of how important a job it has.

Oil runs a pressurized lap through your engine in about five seconds flat. In that short time, it removes deposits, cools, and coats the bearings, crank shaft, pistons, and valve train. Without it, metal parts would grind directly against other metal parts, causing premature wear-and-tear.

Is it time to change yours?

Most new Hyundai vehicles should have their oil and filter changed once every 7,500 miles (you can check your model's specific maintenance…