u and Mazda both returned to year-over-year growth for the first time in 10 months. Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia both posted gains in May. Hyundai Motor reported a 3.4% increase, driven by models such as the midsize SUV Palisade (+17%), the midsize sedan Sonata (+39%), the midsize electric SUV Ioniq 5 (+28%), and the full-size electric SUV Ioniq 9 (+279%). Hybrid sales surged 90% year-over-year to a monthly record. Its luxury brand Genesis h...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

Kia Sportage Hybrid begins production at Metaplant America On June 2, the Hyundai Motor Group began production of the Kia Sportage Hybrid at the Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia. Until now, Kia has produced all Sportage Hybrids for the U.S. market at its plant in Gwangju, South Korea before exporting them overseas. The Kia Sportage Hybrid joins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 EVs as the third model built at the new plant. HMGMA, whi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

roject in collaboration with Kia and Hyundai Motor Company. The pilot will allow electric vehicles to both store electricity and feed it back into the power grid to help balance electricity supply and demand. The six-month trial will involve up to 80 selected households using the Kia EV9 or Hyundai IONIQ 9. The participants will receive a bidirectional charging station with installation included, while home charging costs will be reimbursed up to...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

xtended electric 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...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

the global debut of the all-new electric GLC EV SUV. Among Japanese OEMs, Toyota is launching the next-generation Lexus ES at the show. Nissan is presenting the NX8, the first SUV in its NEV N-series, along with two new concept models. Among South Korean OEMs, Hyundai Motor’s dedicated EV brand, IONIQ, has officially entered the Chinese market. Its first mass-produced model for China will hold its global premiere at this exhibition. In additio...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Hyundai and Magna to build Waymo’s IONIQ 5 robotaxis Hyundai recently revealed more about its partnership with Waymo to produce a robotaxi based on the IONIQ 5 that could result in Waymo purchasing 50,000 of the EVs over the next few years.  Hyundai will be producing the IONIQ 5 at its Metaplant in Georgia before shipping it over to Magna for upfitting with the Waymo technology. Hyundai’s effort would represent about 90% of the build, with t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Auto China 2026: Hyundai unveils all-new Ioniq V electric SUV On April 24, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new electric Ioniq V midsize SUV at Auto China 2026. Beijing Hyundai plans to introduce 20 new models in China over the next five years. After the Ioniq V, the company will add another electric SUV in early 2027, followed by more models across mid-size and large segments, including both fully electric and range-extender vehicles. Ioni...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Hyundai unveils all-new Ioniq 3 electric compact hatchback in Milan, Italy On April 20, Hyundai Motor Company revealed the all-new Ioniq 3 electric compact hatchback at Milan Design Week 2026, Italy. As the newest model in the Ioniq lineup, the all-new Ioniq 3 features a bold “Art of Steel” design, simple tech, and a roomy, comfortable interior. It is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform with a 400V system, designed in Europe and produced at I...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Hyundai Motor launches IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two concept cars On April 10, Hyundai Motor officially launched its all-electric IONIQ lineup brand in China, unveiling two design concept cars, VENUS Concept and EARTH Concept, at the IONIQ brand launch event in Beijing ahead of Auto China 2026 on April 24. The iconic sedan, VENUS Concept’s high-tech exterior features a lightweight, frame-structured roof and a transparent spoiler. A...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

50,400.  With the new discount, the 2026 Prologue has a lower base price than its USD 44,700 Chevrolet Blazer EV LT sibling, as well as the new Toyota bZ Limited, which is a smaller vehicle with less range (299 miles). The Prologue is comparable with competitors that include the USD 39,800 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL and USD 39,900 Tesla Model Y. Operating in a market now 6 months after expiration of U.S. EV credits, Honda sold 1,588 Prologues in March,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Mazda 25.7% and Mitsubishi 21.6%. Subaru and Mazda each recorded an eighth consecutive monthly decline. Among Korean brands, both Hyundai and Kia posted y/y declines in March, partly reflecting a strong comparison to last year’s pre-tariff surge. Hyundai fell 2.4%. Hyundai Motor America said the IONIQ 5 (up 13%) and its hybrid lineup supported sales in March. Hybrid-electric sales jumped 50% y/y. Kia declined 2.6%. Among European brands, all p...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Pirelli’s P Zero tires featured on Genesis GV60 Magma and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) revealed that its latest generation P Zero tires are now equipped on the Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai’s first high-performance model under its premium brand Genesis, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance electric coupe. These tires feature Pirelli's PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) and ELECT technologies. Launched in 2019, E...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Uber and Motional launch Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi service in Las Vegas On March 13, Uber Technologies and Motional, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology that is majority owned by Hyundai Motor Group, announced that Uber riders in Las Vegas can now be matched with an all-electric Motional Ioniq 5 robotaxi. At launch, the service will be available through the Uber app in downtown Las Vegas and throughout the Town Square shopping district near ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Hyundai cuts back on Ioniq 6 lineup in U.S. for 2026 The Hyundai Ioniq 6, is being discontinued in the U.S. just three years after launch, with an exception of a single model, the high-performance Ioniq 6 N. “Going forward, our award-winning Ioniq 6 lineup will consist of the all-new Ioniq 6 N,” Hyundai said. “This high-performance electric sport sedan delivers truly thrilling, track-ready dynamics coupled with everyday usability.” “Ion...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

in October 2024 and continued its ramp-up through 2025. As of Q3 2025, utilization remained at around 70%, suggesting that it is still premature to view the facility as a stable supply base capable of immediately replacing Korean production volumes. Nonetheless, with strategic EV models such as the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 allocated to the plant, HMGMA’s role in the group’s North American electrification strategy is expected to expand over the med...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Hyundai Motor Malaysia outlines Ioniq N EVs, CKD Tucson, Santa Fe for 2026 Reported on February 10, 2026, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) outlined an ambitious 2026 roadmap encompassing new performance EVs, locally assembled SUVs, a new MPV, and network expansion. In Q2 2026, HMY plans to launch the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, introducing Hyundai’s N performance EV line-up to Malaysia. The local market is already familiar with the N b...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Hyundai reportedly seeking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 robotaxis Hyundai Motor is reportedly seeking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028 in what would amount to a roughly USD 2.5 billion deal. The potential order, first reported overseas, would see Hyundai’s Georgia-based Metaplant America (HMGMA) produce IONIQ 5 EVs at volume specifically for Waymo. The IONIQ 5 has a roomy cabin for passengers and is built o...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

GB Auto launches Hyundai IONIQ 9 in Egypt On February 10, multiple sources reported that GB Auto, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, unveiled its all-new electric car, the IONIQ 9. It has a 110.3 kWh battery. The car measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Gran Turismo concept, whose design cues and interface elements have already filtered into the new Opel Astra facelift unveiled at the event. Meanwhile, Hyundai announced at the show that its Concept Three Hatchback—which was revealed at the IAA Mobility Show in 2025—would form the basis of the Ioniq 3 scheduled to launch later this year. Thus, concept cars are generally becoming controlled experiments to validate design language, interiors a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Hyundai to premiere largest EV at 2026 Brussels Motor Show On December 22, Hyundai announced that it will present the world premiere of its largest EV to date at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, showcasing advanced electric technologies, including an 800-volt fast-charging system. The company will unveil a new EV model that expands its lineup from Inster to Ioniq 9. The updated Ioniq 6 will also make its first appearance at a European motor show, fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24