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

U.S. auto sales down 6.7% in November as EV demand weakens Note: Some figures were updated on December 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in November 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of December 3, was 1,274,624 units, down 6.7% y/y. There were 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for November was 15....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Hyundai reveals CRATER Concept off-road SUV at AutoMobility LA 2025 On November 20, Hyundai Motor America presented the global debut of the CRATER Concept adventure 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 i...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Hyundai teases Crater Concept debut ahead of AutoMobility LA 2025 On November 17,  Hyundai unveiled teaser sketches of the Crater Concept extreme off-road show vehicle that is set to make its global debut at AutoMobility LA 2025 in Los Angeles, California on November 20 at 9:45 a.m. PT. The Crater Concept will be viewable at Los Angeles Auto Show public days from November 21-30. Crater Concept is a compact off-road SUV design exploration that em...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

U.S. auto sales up 6.2% in September, buoyed by rush ahead of EV tax credit expiration Note: Some figures were updated on October 9. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in September 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of October 2, was 1,256,366 units, up 6.2% y/y. The number of sales days in September was 24, one more than in the same month last year. Light vehicle seas...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

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

GlobalData blog: Hyundai Indonesia: a k-drama storyline on wheels Hyundai’s journey in the Indonesian market resembles a K-Drama script, rich with elements that have made these narratives from the automaker’s home country resonate with audiences around the globe. Much like a classic K-Drama, Hyundai’s story features a struggling protagonist, a sudden rise, unexpected twists, and cliffhangers that set the stage for the next season. Here we d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Hyundai’s EV exports to U.S. down 88% in January-May period as Metaplant ramps up Hyundai Motor Group's export of EVs from Korea to the U.S. fell 88.0% YoY in the first five months of 2025, as it shifted production of 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 expor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Kia and Hyundai integrate Google navigation system across latest models On July 14, Kia introduced Google Points of Interest (POIs) in its vehicles, starting with the new EV4, which is specially designed for Europe. This feature will enhance the navigation system by providing users with detailed information about nearby locations, improving convenience and connectivity for drivers. The Google POIs will be available in the Kia EV4 from the start o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Hyundai unveils IONIQ 6 N at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed On July 10, Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. IONIQ 6N produces up to 650 PS of power and 770 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 257 kmph. The vehicle is 4,935 mm long, 1,940 mm wide, and 1,495 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,965 mm. The vehicle comes with a revamped battery management...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Hyundai Malaysia prioritizes ICE and hybrid vehicles, no current plans for BEVs On July 2, 2025, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) officially launched 3 models: the all-new Santa Fe (5th-generation SUV) starting at MYR 225,000, the new Tucson (facelifted 4th-generation SUV) from MYR 143,888, and the updated Staria MPV from MYR 179,888. Each is offered in 4 variants with internal combustion engine and hybrid options. Although Hyundai previously offered...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Hyundai simplifies and improves EV charging in U.S. On May 6, Hyundai Motor America announced the availability of a pair of new charging features that greatly simplify and improve the public charging experience for a wide range of newer Hyundai EVs.  These intuitive public charging features, along with the Hyundai Home marketplace, give owners increased flexibility and new options to control their charging experience with ease. “With the intro...

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

Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market in 2026 On April 15, as they reintroduced the Gravity SUV, which begins deliveries later this month, Lucid executives said the company is on track to launch its midsize electric SUV in 2026 as it looks to match Tesla's bestselling Model Y crossover. "There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world that can affect that (timeline). But currently we are on track," said Derek Jenkin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

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

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America celebrates grand opening in Georgia On March 26, Hyundai Motor Group hosted its grand opening celebration of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (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 breakin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Hyundai owners get access to U.S. Tesla Superchargers with NACS adapters On March 25, Hyundai announced that owners of current KONA Electric, Ioniq Electric hatchback, Ioniq 5 and 5N, and Ioniq 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port will gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter.  Hyundai designed this DC fast-charging adapter specifically to work with its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Hyundai and Avride join to offer robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas in 2025 On March 5, Avride announced that it will join Hyundai Motor Company to launch Ioniq 5 robotaxis powered by its autonomous driving technology. The first vehicles are expected to be deployed in the coming months and will be available for riders later in 2025 in Dallas as part of Avride’s robotaxi service booked exclusively through Uber. Hyundai will assemble Ioniq 5 robo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/08

IIMS 2025: Hyundai Venue SUV launched in Indonesia Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) officially launched the Hyundai Venue at the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Priced from IDR 340 million (OTR Jakarta), this latest compact SUV completes Hyundai’s SUV lineup in Indonesia, consisting of The Palisade, The Santa Fe, the Tuscon, The Creta, the IONIQ 5 EV, the Kona Electric, the IONIQ 5 N, and this l...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17