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Hyundai temporarily suspends production of Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric

Hyundai Motor will pause production of Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric models from May 27 to 30 due to declining EV demand, despite recent promotions and previous production halts.

2025-05-21

Hyundai Motor releases refreshed Grandeur with upgraded standard features

Hyundai Motor said Wednesday it has launched a refreshed version of the Grandeur, its flagship premium sedan, with upgraded standard features and the addition of a new special trim.

2025-05-21

Hyundai, Kia team up with Seoul Nat'l University to develop software-defined factory technologies

Hyundai Motor and Kia said Friday they have partnered with Seoul National University's Institute of Advanced Machines and Design to jointly develop core technologies for the company's software-defined factories (SDFs).

2025-05-16

Hyundai Motor launches upgraded Ioniq 5, Kona Electric with enhanced features

Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it has launched upgraded versions of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle and the Kona Electric in Korea with enhanced safety and convenience features.

2025-05-13

Hyundai's Ioniq 9, Kia's EV3 named best models at Top Gear awards

Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 9 and Kia's EV3 have been named the best models in their respective categories at this year's TopGear.com Electric Awards, Hyundai Motor Group said Friday.

2025-05-09

Trump hosts global executives at White House investment event, praises Hyundai, Samsung

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday hosted executives from major global firms at the White House to highlight over $2 trillion in announced investments in the United States, using the event to praise his own tariff policies and economic agenda.

2025-05-01

Hyundai Motor unveils upgraded Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck at U.S. exhibition

Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it has introduced a revamped version of its Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck at a clean transport exhibition in the United States.

2025-04-29

Kia, Hyundai Mobis's Q1 sales hit record amid EV demand surge but margins and tariffs cloud outlook

Kia posted its highest-ever first-quarter sales, helping propel the combined revenue of parent company Hyundai Motor and Kia past 70 trillion won ($49 billion) for the first time in a single quarter.

2025-04-25

Hyundai Motor hits Q1 record on currency gains, increased hybrid vehicle sales

Hyundai Motor reported its highest-ever first-quarter revenue thanks to favorable exchange rates and increased sales of hybrid vehicles, despite a slight decline in global car sales.

2025-04-24

Hyundai electric buses to run on Japan's ecologically sensitive Yakushima Island

Five Hyundai Motor electric buses will run from June on Japan's Yakushima Island, where part of the island has been designated a World Natural Heritage site by Unesco for its unique ecosystem.

2025-04-21