IONIQ range, E-GMP platform and the Metaplant ramp — Hyundai’s EV push, tracked.
Hyundai Motor Group has officially dethroned Volkswagen as the world’s second-most profitable automaker, CEO José Muñoz declared at a high-performance vehicle launch in France, widening the gap between the surging Korean conglomerate and Europe’s largest automaker now hemorrhaging cash. The announcement came as Volkswagen continues its catastrophic 2025, posting a €1.3 billion quarterly loss while
South Korea announced Friday it will increase electric vehicle subsidies by 20% in 2026 as part of a broader support package designed to help the country’s automakers survive the Trump administration’s punishing tariffs. The move signals Seoul’s willingness to fight protectionism with government intervention—a strategy that’s becoming standard playbook as the global trade war reshapes…
Federal agents detained 475 workers at Hyundai’s $12.6 billion electric vehicle battery plant site near Savannah, Georgia, in what authorities described as the largest single-site immigration raid in the history of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Largest Operation in HSI History Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of HSI Atlanta, said the…
Hyundai Motor Company introduces the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, transforming its flagship electric SUV into a versatile base for aerial reforestation, leveraging vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology to power drones in wildfire recovery efforts. This innovation extends the company’s Smart Forest Restoration Program, starting in Korea’s Uljin region hit by 2022 wildfires, and highlights EVs’…
Hyundai Motor has exited its entire stake in Ola Electric, while Kia reduced its holding in a $80 million share sale, as the Indian electric vehicle (EV) maker faces mounting challenges, as reported by Reuters. Hyundai and Kia’s Exit Strategy Hyundai Motor sold its full 2.47% stake in Ola Electric at .59 USD (50.70 rupees)…
Hyundai Motor Co. is set to raise the price of all its US vehicles, including electric models, by 1% as early as next week, a move aimed at cushioning the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The South Korean automaker’s decision, reported by Bloomberg, comes as the industry braces for increased costs, potentially…
Hyundai has unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the 2026 Ioniq 9, blending futuristic design with cutting-edge technology to cater to family-oriented EV enthusiasts. Launched in Beverly Hills, California, this sleek SUV promises to deliver style, practicality, and advanced features for the modern driver. A Bold Design with Family-Friendly Features The Ioniq 9 stands out with…
Hyundai Motor Group has postponed the launch of its $730 million hypercasting facility in Ulsan, South Korea, from 2026 to potentially 2028, driven by softening global electric vehicle (EV) demand and a 25% U.S. tariff on imported vehicles, according to Seoul Economy via The Korean Car Blog. This delay impacts Hyundai’s plans to adopt advanced…
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