Mazda 25.7% and Mitsubishi 20.3%. 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

Uber and Avride launch autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas Uber and Avride have begun offering robotaxi rides in Dallas, enabling riders to be matched with Avride’s fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicles across a 9-square-mile service area spanning Downtown, Uptown, Turtle Creek, and Deep Ellum. Uber users in Dallas requesting UberX, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric rides may be paired with a robotaxi at no extra cost, with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

r shortages linked to Nexperia. Nissan fell 7.7%, Subaru 9.7%, Mazda 1.5% and Mitsubishi 26.9%. Among Korean brands, Hyundai slipped 2.0% for a second monthly decline, while Kia rose 2.7%, extending its streak of y/y gains to five months. Hyundai’s HVs sales jumped about 42%, while demand for the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs slumped roughly 56%. Kia saw similar trends: EV9 and EV6 volume dropped about 57%, while the K5 midsize sedan, Sportage compac...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

nrolment will start at the end of 2025. The V2G service uses bidirectional charging for Hyundai and Kia vehicles, allowing customers to automatically charge during cheaper hours and sell extra energy back to the grid during peak times. The service will be initially available for Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9, with plans to expand coverage to other EV models. In Korea, Hyundai will launch the country’s first V2G pilot service on Jeju Island by the...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Continental supplies PremiumContact C tire for Hyundai IONIQ 9 Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its PremiumContact C tires as original equipment for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 all-electric SUV. The tire size adopted is 285/45R21 113V XL FR. The tire is designed for use during the warm season on heavy SUVs and crossover vehicles. It features an innovative tread with adaptive sipe technology for precise handling under full load on both dry and we...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Hyundai considering launching Ioniq 9 in Brazil On November 19, it was reported that Hyundai is considering importing the Ioniq 9 to Brazil. During the São Paulo Auto Show, the brand has been evaluating people’s interest in the model to decide whether to launch the large electric SUV in the country in 2026 or not. The Ioniq 9, one of Hyundai’s new-generation EVs, stands out for its size and retro-futuristic styling. It measures 5.06 meters i...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Hyundai presents Ioniq 6 N in Los Angeles to elevate EV offerings in U.S. On November 20, Hyundai revealed a new part of its North American strategy with the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N, its newest high-performance electric vehicle, at AutoMobility LA, marking a major step in Hyundai N’s shift toward electrification. The Ioniq 6 N will arrive in limited quantities in the U.S. in 2026 from Hyundai’s Asan plant in Korea. “With Ioniq 6 N, Hyund...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

vehicle at AutoMobility LA 2025 in Los Angeles, California.  The CRATER Concept is a compact off-road SUV vehicle conceived at Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI) in Irvine, California. The vehicle displays XRT design elements that showcase protection and connectivity, as seen in Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 XRT, SANTA CRUZ XRT, and PALISADE XRT PRO production models. Built on a compact monocoque architecture, the CRATER Concept has been designed w...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

s from November 21-30. Crater Concept is a compact off-road SUV design exploration that embodies capability and toughness. It was conceived at Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI) in Irvine, California and amplifies the same robustness found in Hyundai’s XRT production vehicles, including the Ioniq 5 XRT, Santa Cruz XRT, and the new Palisade XRT PRO. (Hyundai releases on November 17, 2025) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

ctically ceasing to sell. South Korean car sales in October fell 2.0%, ending a 12-month streak of year-over-year increases. Kia's sales increased 0.1%, setting a record for October, and marking its fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Following a backlash from September, Hyundai's EV Ioniq 5 sales were down 63% and the Ioniq 6 sales were down 52%. Kia's EVs also saw a 66% decrease for the EV9 and a 71% decrease for the EV6. Hyundai...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04