rategic partnership” with Ford and “looks forward to supplying batteries for its future electrified vehicles,” SK On Tennessee spokesperson Keli McAlister said. SK On Tennessee plans to begin production in 2028. SK On also operates SK Battery America in Commerce, Georgia, and jointly owns the Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America facility in Bartow County, Georgia.  The Ford truck assembly plant at the Stanton site meanwhile has been re...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

Hyundai showcases hydrogen ecosystem vision at World Hydrogen Summit, Netherlands On May 21, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it showcased its comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit (May 19-21) in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The exhibition featured the all-new Hyundai NEXO, the successor to Hyundai’s best-selling fuel cell electric vehicle. It also displayed hydrogen fuel cell systems designed for applic...

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g that B20 diesel can be safely used in 1,135 vehicle models without affecting engine performance or manufacturer warranties. The compatible models cover brands including Great Wall Motor, Chevrolet, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MAN, UD Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Scania, Isuzu, MG, Hino, and Hyundai. Authorities advised drivers to verify vehicle compatibility through the Department of Energy Business and follow manufacturers’ recommendat...

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h in-vehicle data. This enables the vehicle to predict maximum grip, prevent aquaplaning, enhance the performance of ADAS systems such as ABS, monitor tire pressure, detect overloading, and adjust braking performance and distances by several meters. Driven by major collaborations, including Brembo, Hyundai, QNX, ETAS, and Sonatus, this technology follows over ten years of research and development, several patents and validation through several mi...

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Hyundai India to produce two new upcoming models in Chennai plant On May 8, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in an investor update, announced that it will introduce two completely new nameplates. Hyundai will mark the debut of its new locally developed EV in the compact SUV segment. The other model will strengthen its presence in the ICE SUV market. It will be a mid-SUV, having a length of more than 4 meters. The upcoming two new models will b...

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Hyundai expands academic-industrial network in India for battery and electrification research On May 15, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it is expanding its Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) in India, establishing a pan-India network of academic-industrial partners to accelerate the research and development of battery and electrification technologies. Hyundai has formalized agreements with four new partner institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Hydera...

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Hyundai Mobis searches for robotics tech partners in Silicon Valley On May 18, Hyundai Mobis held the "5th Mobis Mobility Day" in Sunnyvale, California near Silicon Valley to identify global partners and expand collaboration in robotics and physical AI.  Mobis Mobility Day is the company's flagship open innovation event, where local startups, global automakers, and investment industry representatives are invited to share mid- to long-term busine...

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he release of carmakers, the available wholesale results of PVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 191,122 units increased 34.5% in April compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 104,825 units increased 24.7% from last year. Mahindra sales of 79,758 units increased 7.6% from last year. Hyundai sales of 51,902 units increased 17.0% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,159 units increased 21.4% from last year. Honda sales of 4,069 units ...

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Hyundai Translead begins commercial launch of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Canada On May 13, Hyundai Translead announced it has launched XCIENT Fuel Cell truck operations in Canada with its first dealer being Breadner Trailers, a leading provider of transport truck trailers in Ontario. A total of eleven XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are currently operating in several hydrogen mobility initiatives in Canada, including the British Columbia Hydrogen Ports P...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Hyundai‑POSCO Louisiana Steel selects Danieli for integrated steel plant project On May 3, Danieli announced that Hyundai‑POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC has selected it for the construction of its new integrated steel plant in Louisiana. The new facility will produce high‑quality hot‑rolled slabs, primarily intended for low‑carbon, high value‑added automotive steel grades for the North American market. The contracts awarded to Danieli incl...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Hyundai Vietnam sales down 12.7% YoY in April 2026 to 3,904 units Announced on May 8, 2026, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) delivered 3,904 vehicles in April 2026, as demand was affected by an extended holiday period compared to the previous month. Sales fell 12.7% YoY, while YTD volume reached 17,402 units, up 9.1% YoY. The Hyundai Tucson led sales with 626 units, followed by the Creta (577) and Stargaz...

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engthening Factorial’s global supply chain•    The upcoming appointment of Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, to its Board of Directors Headquartered in the greater Boston area, Factorial’s commercial partnerships include Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia. (Factorial Energy release on May 11, 2026)...

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48,977 units.Vehicle sales in April consisted of 187,344 passenger cars; 50,142 light commercial vehicles; 8,802 trucks; and 2,049 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 32,859 units (17.5% share), VW sold 31,988 units (17.1% share), GM sold 20,688 units (11.0% share), Hyundai sold 18,550 units (9.9% share) and Renault sold 13,813 units (7.4% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sol...

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lectric variant of the BJ40 intelligent off-road SUV. Joint-venture vehicle models presented at the event included the new Mercedes-Benz GLC battery electric SUV (globally debuted), the new CLA 260L battery electric sedan (launched on the Chinese market), and the Venus (globally debuted), Ioniq (a Hyundai Motor sub-brand for EVs)’s first production vehicle model for the Chinese market. Also showcased were a range of in-house developed cockpit ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Hyundai Motor India plans two new SUVs and Pune plant expansion with INR 75 billion capex On May 8, 2026, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) outlined its FY 2027 (April-March) product and capacity roadmap, anchored by two completely new nameplate launches in the SUV category, i.e., one targeting the mid-SUV segment and the other marking the debut of Hyundai's first localized dedicated electric vehicle in the compact SUV space. The company also a...

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ame period last year. Group Stellantis sales of 36,522 units increased 8.1% (26.4% share) while Renault Group sales of 35,174 units decreased 9.9% (25.4% share). Volkswagen Group sales of 21,413 units increased 5.4% (15.5% share) while Toyota Group sales of 9,469 units decreased 17.5% (6.8% share). Hyundai Group sales of 6,357 units decreased 14.1% (4.6% share). BMW Group sales of 6,206 units decreased 11.4% (4.5% share) while Daimler Group sales...

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71,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024. The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to the previous year. The top 10 models in sales are all produced in Kazakhstan, with Chevrolet's Cobalt in 1st place at about 32,000 units, Hyundai's Tucson in 2nd place at about 21,000 units, and Kia's Sportage in 3rd place at about 11,000 units. The number of employees in automotive-rela...

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New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea decrease 8.8% in April Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in April. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 8.8% compared to the same month in the previous year to 117,314 units. By company, Kia led the market with sales of 55,045 units (46.9% market share), representing an increase of 7.9% year-over-year (y/y), Hyundai Motor followed with a 19.9% decrease to 54,051 u...

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continues to increase. The Electric Car Discount has provided important stimulus to the market, and its continuation will support the growth of EVs. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 21.6% to 15,185 units, BYD sales increased 140.2% to 7,702 units, Kia sales increased 2.3% to 6,450 units, Hyundai sales increased 8.2% to 6,002 units and Ford sales decreased 21.6% to 5,748 units. BYD ranked second, accounting for 8.3% of the total market ...

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best April in 12 years. Vehicle sales in April 2026 consisted of 187,313 passenger cars; 49,943 commercial vehicles; 8,661 trucks; and 2,436 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales manufacturers in April, VW sold 31,989 units (17.1% share), Fiat sold 23,638 units (12.6%), GM sold 20,677 units (11.0%), Hyundai sold 18,557 units (9.9%), BYD sold 18,398 units (9.8%), Toyota sold 10,364 units (5.5%), and Renault sold 9,809 units (5.2%). Among light comm...

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