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Hyundai Motor, Kia win Red Dot awards for product design

3 weeks ago | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday that it won seven accolades in product design at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, one of which was the Red Dot: Best of the Best award. The Red Dot Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions, recognizes excellence in product design, brand, and design concepts annually. The competition has two distinctions in award levels: Red Dot and Red Dot: Best of the Best.
Kia speeds up development of extended-range EVs

1 month ago | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

South Korean automaker Kia Corp. is considering equipping its flagship Telluride sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) system, according to industry sources on Wednesday. The goal is to develop a state-of-the-art EV capable of driving more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) on a single charge. Sources noted that Kia is considering equipping its North America-exclusive flagship SUV, the Telluride, with an EREV system for the first time among its various lineups.
Hyundai Motor Group’s Genesis to add hybrids by 2027

1 month ago | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating a shift toward electrification for its luxury brand Genesis with plans to introduce hybrid powertrains by 2027. According to suppliers working with Hyundai Motor Group, the automaker is currently developing hybrid variants of the GV70, GV80, and G80. Development is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with market launches anticipated to take place in 2027.
Hyundai Motor Group chief highlights innovation to overcome crisis

Jan 6, 2025 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Euisun Chung emphasized the importance of overcoming the current crisis through innovation and seeking new opportunities. In his 10-page New Year’s address on Monday, Chung noted the word, “crisis,” 14 times, describing today’s challenges as a “perfect storm.”He emphasized that the conglomerate needs the leadership of Admiral Yi Sun-sin to navigate turbulent times.
Hyundai Motor slashes delivery waiting times for some SUVs

Dec 4, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

South Korea’s automakers Hyundai Motors Co. and Kia Corp. have shortened delivery waiting times for their plug-in SUVs to less than a month from up to a year. According to delivery data compiled by the automakers, they slashed waiting times for their popular models, particularly hybrids. Buyers of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid had to wait at least seven months after their orders as of December 2023. However, they now take only three weeks for delivery.
BYD set to debut in Seoul with its cutting-edge automation

Nov 24, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is shaping the industry with what is called Cell-to-Body (CTB) in production. Instead of relying on traditional battery modules and packs, the innovation integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s structure. “With a research team of 110,000 - the largest among global automakers - we are dedicated to developing groundbreaking technologies including CTB,” the Chinese automaker said.
Hyundai Motor Group’s U.S. sales hit annual high in Oct.

Nov 4, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group saw its on-year sales soar by more than 17 percent in October in the United States, marking the highest monthly sales this year. According to Hyundai Motor Group on Monday, it sold 147,613 vehicles in the U.S. in October. Hyundai Motor Co. sold 78,705 cars, including the Genesis brand, and Kia Corp. sold 68,908 units.
Hyundai Motor India makes NSE debut, raises $3.3 bn

Oct 22, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Chang Iou-chung

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. held its listing ceremony at India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai on Tuesday. Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung and NSE Chief Executive Officer Ashishkumar Chauhan rang the bell to mark the company’s stock market debut. Over 250 attendees were present, including Hyundai Motor Co. President Chang Jae-hoon and Hyundai Motor India Chief Operating Officer Tarun Garg.
Hyundai Motor to display other brands’ EVs for reference at Ulsan plant

Oct 17, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Chang Iou-chung

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Co. will display eight electric vehicles (EVs) of other brands at its Ulsan plant showroom, as part of an effort to compare its own vehicles with others amid intensifying competition. According to industry sources on Thursday, Hyundai Motor will hold the exhibition for four days starting October 23. Hyundai Motor said the event aims to give employees a chance to compare EVs from other manufacturers, fostering ideas for improvements in its own lineup.
Automakers show off latest EVs at Paris Motor Show

Oct 14, 2024 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Je-wan |Han Yubin

Global automakers are going all-out to show off their latest electric vehicle (EV) models at the Paris Motor Show that kicked off on Monday. European automakers, in particular, are engaged in efforts to maintain their presence in their home ground as Chinese peers trail closely behind. French auto brands, including Renault and Peugeot, and other European automakers such as BMW and Volkswagen, joined the event.