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This Genesis Off-Roader Could Become A Rivian R1S Rival

Genesis makes the most premium electric and combustion engine models of all Hyundai Motor Group brands. Its recent concepts hint that the brand now aims to go even more upmarket, with opulent sedans, convertibles, SUVs and even adventure-focused models.

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Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report

The Hyundai Motor Group is planning to develop and manufacture its own electric vehicle battery cells amid growing concerns of falling behind in the battery race, according to a local news report from South Korea. The decision was reportedly made after Chinese EV and battery giant BYD showcased its megawatt…

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Hyundai's New Infotainment System Uses One Massive Screen

Hyundai Motor Group has revealed its next-generation infotainment system. It's part of a broader software endeavor called Pleos, which includes the infotainment system, vehicle operating system, and an application development platform. The Pleos software brand will also connect to the cloud, offering fleet management services and mobility solutions.

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Hyundai's U.S. EV Factory Is Revolutionary. Can It Also Be Tariff Armor?

At the Hyundai Motor Group's new Metaplant just outside of Savannah, Georgia, workers assemble the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 electric crossovers without ear protection because the factory was designed to be so quiet.

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Don't 'Sledgehammer' EV Tax Credits, Says GOP Rep At Hyundai's Metaplant

Right now, the threat of tariffs looms large over the entire global automotive industry. But no carmaker that's invested big into electrification has forgotten that electric vehicle tax credits could go away this year, if President Donald Trump has his way. In theory, losing those deals could dampen EV demand,…

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Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New 'Pleos' Software

New Hyundai vehicles like the 2025 Ioniq 5 have already switched to a new infotainment system that’s snappier and offers more features than before. But that was just the beginning, because Hyundai has big plans on the software side for its vehicles in the near future.

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Hyundai's Georgia EV Metaplant Will Be Bigger Than Expected

The Hyundai Motor Group's new Metaplant near Savannah, Georgia has been hailed as the state's largest economic development project ever. Now, the automaker is planning for it to get even bigger.

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Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How Automakers Are Reacting

Update: President Trump has already issued an exemption for automakers on the 25-percent tariffs for Canada and Mexico. Speaking to the press on March 5, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump issued a month exemption for automakers, provided they comply with terms of the US- Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…

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Toyota’s Big Push: 50% Electrified U.S. Sales In 2025

When most people think of electrification, they probably picture a battery-electric car. Think Tesla, or Rivian and the like. But what electrification really refers to is the presence of a battery in some form—that includes hybrids.

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Genesis GV60 VS. Genesis Electrified GV70: Which Should You Pick?

We're still in an era when most automakers are working on getting just one decent electric vehicle into their lineup. But the Hyundai Motor Group has several great EVs to choose from, all with different sizes and personalities but first-rate specs for range and charging. Many even include Tesla-style North American…

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Hyundai Motor Group Just Hit A Major EV Sales Milestone

Last summer, as many rivals were backing off their electric vehicle plans as sales proved to be growing less quickly than expected, Korea's Hyundai Motor Group was singing a different tune. "We're gonna keep our foot on the accelerator" is what Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker told me in an…

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Toyota Exec: 'We Have Learned From The bZ4X Crisis'

As a rule, I don't count Toyota out in the electric vehicle race—or the race for any future transportation technology. But my rule has its limits. While Toyota had a fantastic year in the U.S. in 2024 on the strengths of its hybrid cars, the cracks are beginning to show…

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Hyundai Is About To Have More EVs With NACS Plugs Than Tesla

The Hyundai Motor Group has rapidly emerged as one of the biggest challengers to Tesla’s EV dominance. It’s still a distant second in terms of U.S. EV sales. But the South Korean automaker is nipping at Tesla’s heels in another way: Electric models equipped with Tesla’s charging port design, known…

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'It Would Just Be Dumb': Kia Exec On Plan To Kill EV Tax Credit

As Kia and its parent company the Hyundai Motor Group plan an onslaught of new U.S.-made electric vehicles aimed at winning American converts, the potential threat of losing the electric vehicle tax credits is like a dark cloud hanging over everything. But one senior Kia executive at the LA Auto…

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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 Gets Tesla NACS Port Up Front, Bigger Battery

The Genesis Electrified GV70 doesn't get as much attention as some of the Hyundai Motor Group's other electric models, but it's always impressed us with its combination of style, performance and comfort. Now, a lot more people might notice it soon, as it's found at Tesla Supercharger stations.

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Hyundai Has a New CEO

Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Hyundai Motor Company will have a new CEO. Jose Munoz was appointed as the new head of the Korean automaker, succeeding current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang. Chang will be promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group's automotive division.

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Hyundai's Ioniq 5 Is A Charging Hero. Here's How It Does On A Tesla Supercharger

When you buy a Hyundai Ioniq 5, you're getting a lot of car. For years now, it's been one of the most-awarded and top-ranked electric cars for its combination of range, style and performance. But arguably the coup de grâce has been its fast-charging prowess. Like other cars on the…

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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts At $43,975, XRT At $56,875

The refreshed, U.S.-made 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is here, and it’s a pretty big deal. The first model to be built at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America factory in Georgia, the updated Ioniq 5 starts at $43,975 including destination. The first units will arrive at dealerships across the…

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2024 Kia EV6 Long-Term Test: Software That's Just Okay

Somehow, it's been more than two months since I've written an update on my 2024 Kia EV6. And part of the reason for that is until fairly recently, I hadn't actually been driving it all that much.

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U.S. EV Sales Hit Another Record In Q3 2024: '10% Share Within Reach'

General Motors has officially become America's second-best-selling EV maker behind Tesla, pushing Hyundai Motors Group into the third spot.

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Hyundai's $7.6B Georgia Plant Starts Electric SUV Production Amid Safety Concerns

Hyundai's Georgia plant produces electric SUVs, meeting tax credit requirements, despite safety issues and worker injuries.

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Robotaxis are ramping up –Hyundai signs deal with Waymo to provide its next-gen autonomous rides

Hyundai providing its Ioniq 5 robotaxi platform to Waymo will allow it to expand at much greater speed, as autonomous ride-hailing services finally catch on.

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Toyota invests another $500 million in an electric air taxi company as it soars toward the future of air mobility

Toyota has injected a second round of funding into Joby Aviation, one of the leading figures in electric vertical take-off and landing craft for public transport.

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European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike

A prolonged workers' strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt the EV market in the U.S.

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Hyundai's Plan For Underground EV Fires: This Firefighting Robot

Hyundai Motor Group is not messing around with the threat of parking garage EV fires. It's developing a new robot with water cannons to do what humans can't.

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