Over the past few years, Hyundai has evolved into a brand whose vehicles embody the ultimate sense of contemporary cool and advanced integrity. This remarkable transformation is garnering attention by consumers and critics alike. Backed by Kelley Blue Book's findings that Hyundai has surpassed the industry's two perennial  brand-loyalty leaders, we'd even go so far as to say Hyundai models are some of the most wanted and trusted cars available in the…

The car that is helping redefine an auto maker - Hyundai Genesis - is quickly becoming one of the more popular vehicles in the Korean company's line up. A new variant has been enhanced to include the special 5.0 liter R-Spec engine. This upgrade kicks the Genesis into high gear, and Motor Trend took it for a drive.

According to Motor Trend's test run: "It gives the standard Genesis much-needed injections of athleticism and…