Grayson Hyundai

It's official: Hyundai is currently hard at work developing an automatic transmission with no less than 10 gears.

Hyundai representatives revealed the news to Car and Driver but were tight-lipped when it came to discussing when the gearbox might arrive and which cars it will be used in.

Previous rumors suggested that the amply-ratioed transmission could hit the market in 2014, possibly in the brand's Genesis and Equus luxury sedans. C & D, however?

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2011- Innovative product introductions like the all-new Elantra, Accent and Veloster are bringing Hyundai owners back to dealerships. Kelley Blue Book reported that Hyundai upheld its No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on www.kbb.com for Q3 2011, marking its second consecutive quarter as the top automotive brand. Kbb.com defines brand loyalty as "owners of the brand who are currently shopping the same brand for their next vehicle?

#1 New Car -- 2012 Hyundai Accent
Like its bigger brothers the Sonata and Elantra, the 2012 Hyundai Accent appeals to a finely-tuned sense of value, putting a lot of equipment into a stylish, roomy package that competes more than favorably with competitors like the Ford Fiesta, Mazda Mazda2 and Honda Fit. While not pavement-ripping, the 138-horsepower engine will deliver 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the open road. And at a price?