On September 29, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd (Beijing Hyundai) announced the launch of the all-new battery-electric Ioniq V SUV, which is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,900 to CNY 139,900 (limited-time promotional prices: CNY 99,900 to CNY 131,900).
The Ioniq V takes "The Origin" as t

On October 6, Hyundai Motor Europe introduced the Staria Cargo, a fully electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) designed for businesses and professional users. The Staria Cargo will be presented during the Paris Motor Show press day on October 12, 2026.
The Hyundai Staria Cargo measures 5,253 mm in length, 1,997 mm i

Hyundai announced that its Pleos Connect infotainment platform will debut in the U.S. on the upcoming 2027 Hyundai Tucson. Developed by 42dot, Hyundai’s global software center, Pleos Connect is focused on providing a more intuitive, safe, and personalized in-vehicle experience. Pleos Connect shifts Hyundai’s infotain

On October 1, Hyundai Motor globally unveiled the all-new fifth-generation Tucson, a C-segment SUV. The model features a next-generation hybrid system designed for enhanced efficiency, along with Hyundai's latest Pleos Connect infotainment system.
The all-new Tucson adopts Hyundai's Art of Steel design language, comb

On October 1, the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced that Kazakh company Hyundai Trans Auto LLP and Belarusian company RCM LLC announced a partnership on the supply of 790 vehicles in 2027–2028, with a total value of at least USD 30 million.
The confirmed export potential of Kazakh automakers i

On September 29, Jose Munoz, president of Hyundai Motor Company, announced during an industry fireside chat that the company plans to shift production of its Hyundai Tucson hybrid line from South Korea to Montgomery, Alabama, investing “about a half-billion dollars”.
The USD 500 million investment will expand product

On September 21, Boston Dynamics announced the launch of the Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). RMAC serves as a testbed and training center for integrating Atlas robots directly into Hyundai’s automobile manufacturing operations.
Atlas humanoid robots are b

Reported on September 21, 2026, Hyundai Motor Malaysia has revised the pricing of the locally assembled facelifted Tucson, while the entry-level 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Style G2.0 MPi variant has been discontinued.
The 1.6T Prime is now priced at MYR 159,800, which is MYR 5,088 below its previous price, while t

On September 21, Hyundai Motor Europe announced that it will showcase multiple key vehicle premieres at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
Hyundai will showcase several new vehicles, including the world premiere of a new B-segment SUV and the European premiere of a new C-segment SUV, strengthening its SUV lineup in Europe.
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Ionna has increased the pace of EV charging station installations in the past six months by adding 50% more chargers and 74% more locations to bring its 400-kw chargers to more people across the U.S.
Ionna now has 1,488 charging ports at 174 stations throughout the country, according to the Department of Energy’s Alt

On September 13, 2026, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported Hyundai sales of 2,928 vehicles in August 2026, down 20.9% YoY. Total Hyundai sales for the first eight months of 2026 were reported at 31,540 units, up 0.1%.
In August 2026, the Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model with 609 units, followed by the Tucson

On September 16, multiple sources reported that GB Auto, the local distributor of Hyundai in Egypt, launched the locally assembled Hyundai Venue subcompact crossover SUV.
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 123 horsepower, and is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car has a wheelbase o

On September 16, Hyundai Motor India released the first design sketches of the upcoming Hyundai BAYON, following the announcement of its name earlier this week. The global product is being positioned as an intelligent utility vehicle for urban use. The sketches show a sculpted hood, pronounced fenders, sharp characte

On September 15, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with the President of Strategy at Hyundai Motor Group and the Senior Vice President of Kia Motors. They discussed production expansion at the automotive cluster established in Jizzakh and localization of automotive components.
Kia is establishing a comp

On September 15, Astana Motors announced that it has signed several cooperation agreements with Korean auto component manufacturers during the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea summit.
Astana Motors and Youngsan Glonet Corporation will localize automotive seat upholstery and exhaust system components, including mu

On September 15, Astana Motors signed several agreements during the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea summit. Astana Motors and Hyundai Motor Company signed an agreement to localize production of the fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson. The production of this model will begin in Kazakhstan in December 2027 at the Hyun

Reported on September 11, 2026, uncertainty over Thailand’s potential changes to the BEV tax structure is causing customers to delay decisions and making it difficult for businesses to plan, according to the Managing Director of Hyundai Mobility (Thailand).
The company MD called for the Thai government to finalize an

A year after GM and Hyundai announced plans in August 2025 to co-develop five vehicles, GM South America officials revealed that the company has not yet defined the use of Hyundai’s vehicle platform for models being developed in Brazil. 
During a meeting with regional suppliers, both President and Managing Director o

Announced on September 10, 2026, Hyundai Mobility Thailand launched the new Staria Hybrid 11-seater MPV, with price starting from THB 2,099,000.
The vehicle is claimed to be the first and only 11-seater hybrid vehicle in Thailand and available in Modern and Premium variants. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 5,253 x 1

On September 14, Hyundai Motor India announced the name of its upcoming SUV, the Hyundai BAYON. The new global SUV will join the company’s India line-up, with further details to be disclosed in the coming weeks.
The name BAYON is inspired by Bayonne, a city in France’s Basque Country. Hyundai said the SUV will reflec