U.S. auto sales down 0.8% in May; High gas prices and rising electrified vehicle demand persist According to preliminary figures compiled by MarkLines as of June 3, U.S. new vehicle sales in May 2026 (including estimated figures for GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) totaled 1,468,038 units, down 0.8% year-over-year. The number of selling days in May was 26, one day fewer than in the same month last year. In May, U.S. vehicle sales continued to be affe...

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

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

Honda adjusts Prologue EV price to meet current U.S. market Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by USD 7,500, the equivalent of the U.S. EV tax credit that buyers used to get, across all trim levels. Starting just under USD 40,000, a Honda spokesperson said that the company had cut the Prologue's pricing "to better align with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals". The base 2026 Ho...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

U.S. auto sales fall 12.3% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand Note: Some figures were updated on April 16. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,397,835 units, down 12.3% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year earlier. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annu...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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

GlobalData blog: Tariffs as a structural constraint: How US trade volatility is reshaping Hyundai and Kia’s production strategy Following the start of the Trump administration’s second term, the tariff landscape facing Korea’s automotive industry has once again entered a period of heightened volatility. Toward the end of 2025, Korea secured a temporary reduction in tariffs on Korean-made vehicles from 25% to 15%, contingent on bilateral neg...

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

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