Hyundais

Hyundai just announced that its forthcoming Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle will go on sale next March via approved retailers, in addition to officially unveiling the car to US-based consumers at AutoMobility LA. The Ioniq 5 N so it’s nice to have a definitive release date, despite the lack of pricing information.The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the company’s first N-branded EV, which is dedicated to high-performance vehicles. To that end, this upgraded version of the EV can go from zero to 60 MPH in just over three seconds, with a…

Hyundai has broken ground on a massive new EV factory in its home market of South Korea today. Full-scale construction of the plant will begin in earnest before 2023 is over, so Hyundai’s not wasting any time here. Once completed, the $1.5 billion facility will have the capacity to produce 200,000 electric cars per year, and will mark Hyundai’s first new manufacturing plant in Korea in nearly 30 years. Hyundai is building the plant on the site of its former proving grounds site in Ulsan. As to when…

It has finally happened. After the majority of other major automakers announced the transition from the combined charging system (CCS) to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), Hyundai Motor Group (which consists of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis) remained one of the major holdouts. But that has changed, and the company announced that it would make the shift starting with cars sold in late 2024. Presumably, that means that 2025 model year cars will get the new plugs. But what does this mean for you if you’re a…

The Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its next-gen EV platform this week, designed to support 13 new EV models from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Hyundai’s CEO confirmed the new platform will allow the automaker to produce EVs in all segments, including electric trucks. During its 2023 annual investor day, Hyundai said it’s leveraging its established position “amidst a seismic change in the industry” with a KRW 35.9 trillion ($27.8 billion) investment to advance EVs. Hyundai has taken…

Hyundai is India’s second-largest car manufacturer. Over the years, the South Korean car brand has launched several new and interesting products in our market. During the initial days of the brand in India, they experimented with several models. One such model was the Hyundai Terracan. This was an SUV, and until then, Hyundai was considered a brand that only sold small family hatchbacks. For the same reasons, it never performed well in the market. It was launched in 2003 and was discontinued within 3 years of its…

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest automotive processor, the Exynos Auto V920, will power Hyundai Motor Company’s next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. These new in-car systems are expected to roll out by 2025. This marks Samsung’s first collaboration on automotive semiconductors with Hyundai Motor. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Hyundai Motor, a prominent global mobility manufacturer, and we anticipate that this partnership will further solidify our position in the automotive…

After unveiling the all-new Verna in India and making a comeback in the sedan segment, Hyundai is now gearing up to make a mark in the compact SUV category. Hyundai has dropped a teaser image of what could be a new sub-compact SUV. Codenamed Hyundai AI3, this new SUV will be positioned between the Grand i10 Nios and Venue in Hyundai’s lineup for India and will be launched in August 2023. Based on the K1 small car platform, which also underpins other compact Hyundai models like the Grand i10 Nios and Aura, the new…

Hyundai has built itself a reputation for delivering vehicles that offer a luxury feel at regular person prices. The latest EV from the automaker takes that up a notch by not just competing with the Tesla Model 3 but also the more high-end Polestar 2. The 2023 Ioniq 6 starts at $41,600 with two battery and drivetrain options. The various combinations of battery packs and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive result in range numbers from 240 miles to 361 miles. It gives potential buyers the ability to determine which…

Hyundai revealed Tuesday it has developed an EV charging robot that automatically plugs in using a 3D camera-based AI algorithm. Watch how it works on the IONIQ 6 in Hyundai’s latest video below. The Hyundai Motor Group, including the Kia and Genesis brands, became the third largest automaker globally, surpassing GM, Nissan, and Stellantis in annual volume in 2022. But it didn’t happen by chance. Hyundai took a risk, unveiling a progressive new approach with its first dedicated electric…

Hyundai’s sleek IONIQ 5 electric SUV design and advanced features are attracting a new group of buyers that would usually stick with a premium brand. The success has even surprised company leaders, like Michael Cole, President, and CEO at Hyundai Europe, who claims “brand loyalty doesn’t seem to be as strong in EVs.” After the IONIQ 5 made its official debut in 2021, Hyundai didn’t realize it had a gem on its hands that would transform the company’s entire brand image. Although Hyundai…