Energy Litigation

Hyundai, Kia Sued Again Over Inflated Mileage Claims

November 8, 2012 · Mark Reback

Hyundai and Kia are facing a new lawsuit over inflated fuel economy claims. This case, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, challenges the automakers’ plan to give owners of about 900,000 late-model vehicles special debit cards to make up for the autos not getting the fuel economy Hyundai and Kia claimed. An Environmental Protection Agency investigation found that the automakers overstated fuel economy ratings for 13 models, including popular models such as the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sorento.

Hyundai, Kia Sued Over Gas Mileage Claims

November 5, 2012 · Mark Reback

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors Corp. just two days after the Korean automakers admitted overstating the estimated fuel economy on the window stickers of a majority of 2012 and 2013 models. Hyundai and Kia on Friday admitted overstating mileage on nearly 1.1 million vehicles in North America sold since 2010, including about 900,000 in the United States.

Hyundai, Kia Admit Cars’ Gas Mileage Is Lower Than Advertised

November 4, 2012 · Mark Reback

Apologizing for overstating the fuel economy on about 900,000 of the vehicles they sold in recent years, Hyundai and Kia will repay owners for the difference in gasoline costs.

EPA Caught Hyundai Overstating Mileage, Following Consumer Watchdog Complaint

November 2, 2012 · Jamie Court

<img class=" alignright size-full wp-image-20035" alt="" class="right" src="http://consumerwatchdog.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/images_mpg_2.jpg" style="width: 225px; height: 145px; margin-left: 7px; margin-right: 7px; float: right;" width="300" height="193" />Washington, DC -- Consumer Watchdog today praised the Environmental Protection Agency for auditing Hyundai and determining it overstated its sticker mileage estimates on various vehicles, including the Elantra.

Thousands of Kia, Hyundai Drivers Could Be Entitled to Gas-Mileage Rebate

November 2, 2012 · Mark Reback

The South Korean automaker on Friday admitted that nearly 1 million cars sold between 2010 and 2012 did not achieve the mileage claims made in advertisements. The effort that ultimately resulted in admissions from Hyundai and Kia that they overstated mileage estimates all began with a consumer watchdog group in Santa Monica. Jamie Court, of Consumer WatchDog, says his group heard complaints from consumers and grew skeptical of claims Hyundai made that its Elantra model was getting 40 miles per gallon.

Jamie Court Discusses Class Action Suit Challenging Hyundai’s 40 MPG Claims

July 16, 2012 · Jamie Court

Jamie Court appears on the Fox Business Network to discuss the reasons and purpose of Consumer Watchdog joining the class action lawsuit against Hyundai's deceptive advertising.

Hyundai Sued Over Elantra 40-MPG Ad Claims

July 16, 2012 · Mark Reback

With gas mileage a much higher new-car purchase consideration these days, it isn’t surprising to see yet another lawsuit filed over purportedly misleading advertising on the part of car companies. A new lawsuit, according to an article by <a data-xslt="_http" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/09/hyundai-elantra-lawsuit-idUSL2E8I9EGB20120709">Reuters</a>, is alleging that <a data-xslt="_http" href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/make/hyundai,new">Hyundai</a> misrepresented the mileage of its Elantra.

Hyundai Is Sued Over Elantra Mileage

July 13, 2012 · Mark Reback

<div id="articleBody"> MARK GORDON of Whitestone, Queens, figures that buying six Hyundais over the years classifies him as a loyal customer. “I put 220,000 miles on my last one,” said Mr. Gordon, 58, a manufacturer’s representative for bridal gowns. “They don’t break down.”

Hyundai Owner Sues Over Gas Mileage Claim On Elantra

July 11, 2012 · Consumer Watchdog

A Hyundai Elantra owner has sued the car maker over claims that the car gets 40 miles per gallon.

Hyundai Lawsuit Points Out Why Consumers Need To Beware Of 40 MPG Claims

July 10, 2012 · Mark Reback

A new lawsuit in California, accusing Hyundai of running misleading fuel-economy ads for its Elantra sedan, points out why consumers need to beware of mpg claims in car advertising. The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai has run ads for the Elantra focusing on its fuel economy and noting that the EPA rates the car at 40 mpg-without including a mandatory disclaimer that that 40 mpg is only a highway fuel economy rating. The lawsuit was filed by a California law firm along with Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy group.

Hyundai Misleads About Elantra Fuel Economy, Suit Says

July 10, 2012 · Mark Reback

The automaker's advertising contains inflated claims about how many miles per gallon the popular car can attain, the lawsuit contends.

Hyundai Sued For Misleading Consumers With MPG Claims

July 9, 2012 · Consumer Watchdog

Consumer Watchdog has sued the automaker Hyundai over its '40 MPG' claims on the Elantra model. The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai utilized high-impact television, Internet, and print advertisements that touted "The 40 Mile Per Gallon Elantra" without government-required disclosures. The omitted disclosures would have informed consumers that the car does not attain 40 MPG under normal driving conditions. The illegal advertisements caused tens of thousands of California drivers to purchase or lease 2011 and 2012 Elantras and consequently incur unexpected fuel costs.