For a variety of reasons, from conservation to price, it’s more important than ever to think about your car’s fuel consumption. With the current concerns about fuel shortages and rising prices, you probably think more about the amount and expense of fuel you put into your vehicle than you used to. Because of this, many gas or petrol stations have made efforts to introduce quality fuel or gas card programs. Consumers are more aware that ever of gas prices, and every little bit of money saved is an incentive.

There are several types of gas cards available. Some are geared towards individuals and work like credit cards. Others are for businesses, and work only in certain locations or for certain vehicles. Gift fuel cards are also available in a variety of money amounts –and while a fuel card may not be the most romantic gift you’ll ever give, it just might be the most useful.
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The new unveiled Hyundai Genesis Coupe concept is a forerunner to the forthcoming production car. Although being allocated as a concept, and sporting a special orange and black paint job and big 20-inch wheels, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is virtually ready produced! Its rear wheel drive platform is shared with the 5 Series sized Genesis saloon, giving it the same mechanical layout as its key competitors, Ford Mustang, Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G37.

Although longitudinal engine and rear wheel drive set the coupe apart from its smaller Genesis saloon stable-mate, the Coupe is an unquestionably very nice vehicle, with a low bonnet, long wheelbase and promising sporting drive. There are shades of Lexus and Infiniti about the car, but that’s certainly no bad thing. The only interruption of the clean lines comes from a kink in the beltline behind the rear doors.

Hyundai is doing huge effort into making Genesis Coupe a good drive. The Genesis platform features a multilink rear suspension and the Car will come with a limited slip differential to avoid uncouth cornering behavior.

Genesis Coupe will be powered by a tuned version of the 3.8litre V6 from the Veracruz, producing 300Bhp to reach 100km/h in about six seconds with a top speed of 235km/h. The engine line up is likely to include a 2litre 215bhp turbo, with Hyundai’s Tau V8 a possibility for a top performance variant after its initial launch.

The size, power and price of Genesis Coupe place it clearly above the existing coupe, which will remain as part of the Hyundai lineup.

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