Hyundai is gearing up to introduce its third-generation Creta SUV, codenamed SX3, featuring a range of engine options, Autocar Professional reported on June 26. The popular midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) will offer four engine choices, including two petrol engines, one diesel engine and a petrol-hybrid engine. The hybrid variant will be equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine, similar to the setup in the Kia Seltos. The lineup will include a 115hp, 1.5L petrol e...

Octo Telematics has collaborated with Hyundai Italy to digitalize the management of courtesy cars within Hyundai's dealership network. By partnering on the Never Stop Hyu app, they are enhancing post-sales service management with digital solutions that streamline operations and improve customer experience. This project responds to the automotive sector's demand for enhanced traceability, efficiency and control. The joint solution uses Octo's internet of things platform, linked with Hyundai's ...

Hyundai Motor Group has opened UX Studio Seoul in Gangnam, South Korea. This new research center is designed to cocreate future mobility experiences in collaboration with users, showcasing a significant innovation milestone for the company. The UX Studio Seoul will be an open platform for customers to actively partake in mobility user experience (UX) development, allowing them to explore various future mobility environments and see how their feedback influences vehicle features. Hyolin Kim,...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has officially commenced the production of passenger vehicle engines at its Talegaon manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India, Autocar Professional reported June 16. The Indian subsidiary of the South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor, which went public in October 2024, disclosed this key milestone in a regulatory filing with the National Stock Exchange and BSE. In 2023, Hyundai acquired the Talegaon plant from General Motors as part of its long-t...

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has accumulated a rare earths stockpile sufficient to last about a year, Reuters reported June 10. The company does not expect any immediate effects from the global supply chain disruptions triggered by mainland China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets. Mainland China's decision to limit exports of rare earths and related magnets in April caused challenges in the supply chains vital to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semicondu...

In a press release on June 5, Plus Automation Inc. (Plus), a Physical AI company specializing in AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, and Churchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive business combination agreement. Once finalized, the merged entity will operate under the name PlusAI. Founded in Silicon Valley, California, US, in 2016, Plus focuses on developing virtual driver systems through AI models for scalable, adaptive a...

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), the parent group of Hyundai Motor and Kia, announced the establishment of its third startup investment fund aimed at supporting venture companies, including startups, with cutting-edge technologies and innovative ideas, Yonhap News Agency reported May 26. The fund, under the ZER01NE accelerator program, has been set up with a capital of 125 billion won (about $91.4 million) and involves financial participation from various group affiliates. Hyundai Mo...

South Korean carmaker Hyundai is planning to commence local production of its first electric vehicles in Turkey by August 2026 at its plant in İzmit, Kocaeli. This initiative aims to position Hyundai as the first automaker to sell locally manufactured 100% electric cars in the country, succeeding Togg. Hyundai's existing İzmit facility, which exports 85% of its output to Europe, will see a reduction in its production capacity from 245,000 units in 2024 to 190,000 units in 2025 to accommodat...

South Korean battery-maker Samsung SDI is undertaking a significant expansion and renovation of its Hungarian factory to produce prismatic batteries for Hyundai and Kia's European electric vehicles. The expansion is facilitated by a successful capital increase of 1.65 trillion won (about $1.2 billion), allowing the company to enhance its production capabilities and address the demand in Europe's fast-recovering EV market. Samsung SDI's plans include renovating the first factory and expanding ...

Hyundai Motor Group and Incheon International Airport Corp. have entered into a strategic agreement to commercialize AI-based electric vehicle automatic charging robots at Incheon International Airport. This collaboration involves deploying these charging robots as part of a demonstration project aimed at enhancing convenience and safety at the airport while promoting future mobility solutions. The partnership is part of efforts to establish the airport as a model of innovation and efficiency...

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, and South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co., hosted its groundbreaking ceremony in the King Salman Automotive Cluster, Hyundai announced May 15. The King Salman Automotive Cluster is situated within the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The upcoming vehicle manufacturing plant, which will be Hyundai’s first in the Middle East region, is expected...

In a press release on April 29, Hyundai Motor Co. and Plus unveiled their joint vision at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California. They outlined their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen-powered fuel-cell trucks, which aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the US. The partnership combines Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks with Plus' AI-based autonomous driving software, SuperDrive, to propose a scalable and cos...

Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its dedicated private cloud platform, HCloud, within Equinix data centers worldwide to enhance the customer experience and improve service quality for its over 10 million connected car service subscribers. HCloud was developed by the Group to meet the growing demand for real-time data processing, seamless connectivity and scalable infrastructure due to advancements in connected and autonomous vehicles. By utilizing Equinix International Business Exchange data cen...

Hyundai Motor America has announced new features for its MyHyundai with Bluelink app, enhancing the charging experience for electric vehicle owners. The app now includes in-app-charging and plug-and-charge functionality, facilitating a simplified and improved public charging experience for Hyundai's newer EV models. These updates aim to provide users with greater flexibility and control over their charging process. The MyHyundai with Bluelink app has been recognized for its advanced charge ma...

Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of the Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on April 23. This center represents a joint research initiative aimed at advancing future mobility technologies, particularly focusing on electrification and battery systems to cater to Indian customers' needs. The Group has launched nine joint research projects in collaboration with various IITs as part of its long-term cooperati...

Hyundai Motor Group and Posco Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the steel and battery sectors, aiming to enhance their global competitiveness. The agreement, signed in Seoul, South Korea, focuses on boosting Hyundai's resilience to the rapidly changing global market and strengthening Posco's position as a supplier of automotive steel and key battery materials. A significant aspect of this collaboration is Posco's planned equity investment in Hyundai ...

Hyundai Motor reportedly plans to temporarily suspend the production of some electric vehicles in South Korea due to slow demand and US tariffs, according to Reuters, which cited a report by Yonhap news agency. The automaker is expected to halt operations on certain production lines at its Ulsan, South Korea, complex, where it manufactures the Ioniq 5 and Kona EVs, from April 24–30. This suspension is attributed to a sharp decline in EV orders from major markets following the removal o...

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group has initiated a strategic move to advance its electric vehicle battery technology by establishing a specialized unit, the B Task Force (TFT), within its manufacturing division on April 7. This decision comes in response to the recent unveiling by the mainland Chinese EV manufacturer BYD of a significant battery innovation that enables over 400 km of range after just a five-minute charge. Hyundai's creation of the B TFT aims to enhance long-term batte...

Hyundai Mobis has announced the expansion of its Indian research and development center in Hyderabad, Telangana, striving to enhance its automotive software development capabilities. This move aims to consolidate two previously separate R&D centers into a singular, large-scale base, making it a strategic hub for software strategy with a focus on the growing importance of software in the automotive industry, particularly for electric vehicles and sport utility vehicles. The company seeks to s...

Hyundai is set to introduce the first of its next-generation car interiors in 2026, emphasizing the retention of physical buttons to enhance safety, as detailed by the company's Vice President of Design Simon Loasby at the Seoul motor show in South Korea. This design philosophy aligns with Hyundai's efforts to minimize driver distraction by potentially downsizing the infotainment display and simplifying the touchscreen software. This approach shares similarities with other car manufacturers s...

Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its new mobility software brand Pleos at the Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul, South Korea, marking a pivotal shift toward becoming a mobility technology company. Pleos aims to enhance the in-vehicle app ecosystem and mobility experiences by integrating software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system. Chang Song, president of Hyundai Motor and Kia's Advanced Vehicle Platform Division, highlighted Pleos' role in ach...

Hyundai Motor Group announced a significant investment plan of $21 billion in the US from 2025 to 2028, aiming to bolster its manufacturing capabilities, enhance future technologies and improve energy infrastructure across the country. This investment is building upon the Group's prior investments tallying approximately $20.5 billion since it entered the US market in 1986. The strategy includes a commitment to expanding automotive production, increasing the localization of auto parts, en...

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor’s Indian unit Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has approved an investment of 6.94 billion rupees (about $81 million) for a new tooling center, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on March 24. The planned tooling center will manufacture stamping tools and vehicle panels to expand local development of components and reinforce supply chain stability. Tooling refers to specialized equipment such as molds, dies, jigs, fixtures and others used ...

Hyundai Mobis has announced the completion of its in-house design of automotive semiconductors, a critical component for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), and is set to commence mass production, in a report published by Business Korea on March 18. The company aims to bolster its technological prowess and obtain automotive semiconductor technology by setting up a research base in Silicon Valley, US, by the end of 2025. On March 18, it revealed the completion of research and development, and th...

As reported in a press release on March 10, Samsara, known for its Connected Operations Platform, and Hyundai Translead, a semitrailer manufacturer in North America, announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing fleet operations and safety standards across the continent. This collaboration will see the integration of Samsara's Safety Solution with Hyundai Translead's HT LinkVue system, creating a preinstalled solution that offers 360-degree trailer visibility. Through this partner...

South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co. plans to build a fuel-cell plant in its home country, according to a news report published by The Korea Economic Daily on March 11. Citing the automotive and energy industries, the report mentioned that the carmaker and its labor union have agreed to build a next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell plant in the company’s existing car manufacturing complex in Ulsan, South Korea, which is located about 300 km south of the capital city Seoul. ...

Hyundai Motor Group is taking a major step forward in the electric vehicle industry by initiating the construction of its first dedicated battery research center in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, with construction expected to start as early as March. This move is part of Hyundai's strategy to develop its own EV batteries, aiming to position itself alongside China's BYD, which manufactures batteries for its vehicle brands. The new facility, known as Mobility Alpha Line Anseong Center...

Hyundai Motor Group is gearing up for its developer conference, Pleos 25, scheduled to take place at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, on March 28. The Group aims to introduce Pleos, its new software brand designed to revolutionize smart and sustainable mobility solutions, along with a self-managed, fully autonomous transportation infrastructure. Pleos is set to enhance connectivity and data integration across various movements and devices, opening up new opportunities in the mobility landscape. ...