On September 11, in his first public comments following the raid by U.S. immigration authorities on a battery plant under construction, Hyundai’s CEO José Muñoz said he was surprised when he heard the news. Munoz said it is typical for an automotive battery plant to employ specialist workers as it is getting off the

On September 11, a plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery factory under construction in Georgia last week left Atlanta shortly before noon, expected to land in South Korea on Friday afternoon.
The departure had been he

Construction has now been disrupted at multiple LG Energy Solution Ltd. sites across the U.S. while some Korean staff are reported to be balking at assignments, according to people familiar with the matter. After the raid at the Hyundai-LG plant near Savannah, Georgia last week, there are fears of similar crackdowns

On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems.
The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for

Hyundai's electric air taxi startup Supernal has paused work on its aircraft program after recent staff cuts and the departure of its CEO and chief technology officer.
Jaiwon Shin, who had been CEO since the establishment of Supernal in 2021, departed the company on August 31. David McBride, the CTO, has also left. 

On September 7, multiple sources reported that Hyundai is planning to assemble five vehicles in Algeria. It includes three passenger cars and two light utility vehicles. It will start assembly in 2026. The plant will have a capacity of 50,000 vehicles and hire 1,000 employees. 
Based on multiple sources 

On September 9, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled Concept THREE, its first compact electric vehicle (EV) concept under the IONIQ sub-brand, at IAA Mobility 2025. The company aims to expand into the European compact EV market. 
The design features Hyundai’s Art of Steel philosophy, turning the strength and flexibility of

On September 7, U.S. President Trump told international companies they are welcome only if they respect the United States’ immigration rules, after hundreds of South Korean workers were arrested on September 5 at Hyundai’s manufacturing site and battery plant under construction with LG Energy Solution near Savannah,

On September 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive Metaplant EV complex outside Savannah, Georgia, halting construction at an adjacent HL-GA Battery Co. battery plant under development. Construction of the battery plant, part of a joint ventu

On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Hyundai Motor started accepting pre-orders for the next-generation Palisade Hybrid SUV. The model is available in one FWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 293,800 to CNY 363,800.
The next-generation Palisade Hybrid adopts the “Bold Premium” design

On August 28, Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation hub, announced it is entering a partnership with UNCAGED Innovations, the world’s leading biomaterials company to create sustainable, animal-free leather for automotive interiors using grain byproducts.  
The partnership focuses on co-developi

On September 2, Hyundai Motor Company released a teaser image of Concept THREE, the IONIQ sub-brand’s first compact EV concept.
The new image highlights Concept THREE’s bold design, shaped by Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ philosophy. Its sculpted surfaces, sharp lines, and dynamic stance emphasize motion and precision, w

On August 28, GB Corp, the sole agent of the Hyundai brand in Egypt, announced that it is planning to inject investments worth USD 6 million as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market by assembling a new Hyundai model at its plant during the second quarter of 2026.
Based on GB Corp stock

On August 21, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study with the addition of a smart vehicle category that highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicles. Several of these features, including smart ignition, climate control and driver preferences, ranked in the top 10

Hyundai’s journey in the Indonesian market resembles a K-Drama script, rich with elements that have made these narratives from the automaker’s home country resonate with audiences around the globe.
Much like a classic K-Drama, Hyundai’s story features a struggling protagonist, a sudden rise, unexpected twists, and cl

On August 28, FORVIA, in a social media post, announced that it had inaugurated a new plant dedicated to Hyundai-Kia Motor India (HKMI), near its facility, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant manufactures two rear muffler variants and car sets. The plant is designed exclusively for Kia. The plant has an in-house

On August 25, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it would increase its investment in the U.S. by USD 5 billion to USD 26 billion from 2025 to 2028. Hyundai had previously announced in March 2025 that it would invest USD 21 billion over the next four years to advance various strategic initiatives in the country.
In to

On August 25, Hyundai Motor Turkiye announced the relaunch of the i30, one of the most popular models in the C-HB segment, featuring a refreshed design and enhanced functional features.
The i30 will be offered in Turkiye in two trims, the Prime and Comfort. It will be equipped 1.5T MHEV gasoline engine paired with a

On August 26, Hyundai Motor released the first images of its new concept car, which will make its global debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The company will release two more sets of images before the event, each highlighting key design elements of the concept car.
Based on Hyundai Motor press release

On August 20, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced that Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Boston Dynamics have achieved a major milestone in robotics that could impact automotive manufacturing and logistics.
Their Atlas humanoid robot now uses Large Behavior Models (LBMs) to autonomously perform whole-body ma