Hyundai lowers prices on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV line as U.S. EV credits end On October 1, Hyundai Motor America announced substantial pricing reductions across the 2026 IONIQ 5 lineup, reinforcing the brand's commitment to making EVs more accessible and competitive in a rapidly evolving EV market. The repositioning effort includes model price reductions ranging from USD 7,600 to USD 9,800, enabling Hyundai to align with current market dynamics and suppo...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ndidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

ed its target of 5.55 million global sales by 2030, with electrified models expected to reach 3.3 million units, or 60% of the total. ・The hybrid lineup will expand to more than 18 models, including Genesis hybrids from 2026. Extended Range EVs (EREVs) will debut in 2027, offering over 600 miles (960 km) of range through optimized battery-engine integration.・The EV roadmap includes region-specific models. In Europe, the IONIQ 3 will target m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings 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 Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Hyundai unveils Concept THREE EV and European electrification roadmap 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 steel into sculptural forms with precis...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA 2025：IAA Mobility 2025 opens in Munich, Germany On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14. From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of its all-new GLC D-segment electric SUV. VW Group unveiled ID. Polo, B segment...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: Hyundai releases teaser image of Concept THREE EV 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, while the side view introduces the Aero Hatch, a new t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

U.S.-bound vehicles to its new Metaplant in Georgia amid sluggish demand, according to multiple Korean media reports on July 22. According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), Hyundai Motor and Kia combined exported 7,156 EVs to the U.S. between January and May 2025, compared to 59,705 units during the same period a year earlier. Hyundai Motor, including its premium Genesis line, shipped 3,906 of those EV units from January to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Kia models with ccNC will come with Google POIs preinstalled. Additionally, Hyundai has also integrated Google Places into its navigation system for vehicles equipped with the ccNC infotainment system and the latest software update. This includes models like the KONA, new SANTA FE, new TUCSON, new IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and IONIQ 9. The rollout began in June 2025. Google Places enhances Hyundai’s navigation system by offering smarter, more intuit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ur drivers to use the MyHyundai with Bluelink app or plug and charge to recharge their EVs,” said Manish Mehrotra, vice president, digital business planning and connected operations, Hyundai Motor North America. Vehicles Now Compatible with Plug and Charge and In-App-Charging:     •    2025 IONIQ 5    •    2026 IONIQ 9    •    Future IONIQ and electric models Available charging networks compatible with In-App-Charging and Plug...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Hyundai launches U.S.-built 2026 IONIQ 9 EV in U.S. On May 1, Hyundai Motor America revealed pricing for its new 2026 IONIQ 9 EV family. IONIQ 9 is a premium three-row SUV, as it is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships by early May. All 2026 IONIQ 9 models sold in the United States will be built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Bryan County, Georgia. IONIQ 9 is eligible for the current full USD 7,500 federal tax credi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Hyundai reports Q1 2025 operating profit up 2.1% Hyundai Motor Company announced its business results for the first quarter of 2025 (January–March) on April 24. Revenue increased by 9.2% year-on-year to KRW 44.41 trillion, marking the company’s highest-ever first-quarter revenue. The growth was driven by strong sales in the North American market and a favorable exchange rate environment. Operating profit rose by 2.1% year-on-year to KRW 3.63 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

shapes for a quiet and comfortable ride. Also, the company lowers the resonance generated during driving by using its Noise Reduction System (NRS), which uses sound-absorbing materials. Using these technologies, Nexen Tire supplies original equipment tires for electric vehicles, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Hyundai Kona EV, the Kia EV3, the Kia EV4, the Kia EV6, and the Kia EV9. (From a press release on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Hankook Tire & Technology to supply OE tires for Hyundai Ioniq 9 Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that Hyundai Motor Company adopted the iON evo AS SUV tires as original equipment (OE) for the Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV). The iON evo AS SUV is an EV-exclusive all-season tire developed in close cooperation with Hyundai Motor. It is designed using Hankook Tire & Technology’s proprietary techno...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Kia plans electric pickup truck for North America On April 9 at its Investor Day presentation, Kia unveiled its mid-to-long-term business targets, with plans to sell 4.19 million units by 2030, half of which being hybrids and EVs. Part of the plan is to expand its pickup truck business, with the Tasman becoming available in Korea, Australia and emerging markets with an annual sales target of 80,000 units, and a brand-new, all-electric pickup truc...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

(HMGMA), the key pillar of the Group's USD 12.6 billion investment in Georgia and the largest economic development project in the state's history. The company broke ground on the project in the fall of 2022. On October 3, 2024, less than two years after breaking ground, the first vehicle, a Hyundai IONIQ 5, rolled off the assembly line, marking a new era for the Group's U.S. operations.  Hyundai's IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV is also now in pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Hyundai opens orders for all-new Ioniq 9 electric SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025 On March 5, Hyundai Motor opened order of the all-new Ioniq 9 fullsize electric SUV in Korea. The three-row SUV is set to launch in the U.S. and Canada in H1 2025, with a phased rollout in Europe and other markets to follow. The Ioniq 9, built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, 1,790 mm in height and has a wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Hyundai to provide 5,000 vehicles to car subscription platform FINN, Germany On February 27, Hyundai Motor Germany and the leading independent car subscription platform FINN signed a framework agreement for 5,000 vehicles for 2025. 65% of these vehicles are electrified, (46% purely electric vehicles and 19% plug-in hybrids).  From the compact Hyundai i10 city car to the spacious seven-seater Santa Fe PHEV, nearly all Hyundai models will be offer...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

BMW iX, Hyundai IONIQ 6 top J.D. Power study as EV ownership satisfaction rises On February 25, J.D. Power noted in its 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that owners of both premium and mass market BEVs are expressing an increase in sentiment this year, fitting in well with the fact that BEVs reached a market share of 9.1% in 2024, up from 8.4% in 2023, as a number of new mass market BEV models arrived.  The Inflation R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

am, with details to be revealed early in 2025. The Hyundai-authorized adapter will give CCS-port-equipped Hyundai EV drivers access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Free adapters will be available to eligible owners of the following models:•    2024 and earlier KONA Electric, IONIQ hatchback, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6•    2025 IONIQ 6, 2025 IONIQ 5 N and 2025 KONA Electric “The NACS port on new models like the upcoming IONI...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/28