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Chinese ultra-luxury SUV to rival Rolls-Royce in Louis Vuitton camouflage

Luxury /

Dongfeng Motor’s premium marque Voyah is preparing to enter the ultra-luxury SUV segment with a model known internally as the Taishan, aimed squarely at competitors such as the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. A prototype of the vehicle, wrapped in camouflage patterned after the Louis Vuitton monogram, was recently seen in downtown Shanghai. Parked outside “The Louis” exhibition […]

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Hyundai ute coming to Australia & America, won’t be based on Tasman

News /

Hyundai is moving towards petrol and electrified powertrains for its forthcoming mid-size ute, a direct competitor to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. The decision marks a deliberate departure from diesel, with the company aiming to appeal to both Australian and United States buyers. The announcement comes as Hyundai and General Motors confirm a joint

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Do EVs attract lightning? Video shows BYD hit during thunderstorm

Electric /

In southern China, a dashboard camera has captured a rare and unsettling sight: two lightning bolts striking the same moving electric vehicle in quick succession. Internet users have questioned the safety of EV’s during thunderstorms. The incident occurred in Beihai, Guangxi, where a BYD Song Plus EV — a model similar to the BYD Seal

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Hyundai & GM announce collaboration on TWO pick-ups!

Industry /

Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have confirmed the first vehicles to be co-developed under a strategic collaboration announced in late 2024, with production of five models planned across Central, South, and North America. The move is part of a wider effort by both automakers to scale manufacturing, reduce development costs and position themselves for

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Hyundai to debut Atlas humanoid robot at CES 2026

Industry /

Hyundai Motor Group is preparing to debut its humanoid robot, Atlas, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, alongside a broader strategy for integrating robotics into its global manufacturing operations. Developed by Boston Dynamics, the robot is expected to play a central role in Hyundai’s push to automate complex assembly-line tasks traditionally performed by human workers.

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Mules spotted as Hyundai Motor Group expands off-road lineup!

Off Road /

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) appears to be bolstering its off-road credentials, with new sightings of camouflaged test vehicles in South Korea suggesting an onslaught of rugged vehicle offerings. Long associated with city cars and performance EVs, HMG’s off-road expertise has been more prominent in military and industrial applications. However, the conglomerate—which encompasses Hyundai, Kia, and

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Unique Kia PV5 high-roof van spotted — could a refrigerated EV van be coming?

Electric, News /

Kia PV5 high-roof van spotted for the first time — could a refrigerated variant be coming? In a first for the brand’s future light commercial vehicle lineup, the high-roof variant of Kia’s upcoming PV5 van has been spotted undergoing testing. Until now, only standard-roof versions of the all-electric modular van had been seen, largely in

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Healthy Competition: Korean pickup market roars back to life

News /

South Korea’s once-monopolised pickup truck market is undergoing a seismic shift, as Kia’s new entrant, the Tasman, challenges the long-standing dominance of KG Mobility’s Musso Sport. Since its launch in March, Kia’s Tasman has moved 3,994 units by the end of June, according to industry figures published on 3 July. While Musso Sport edged ahead

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Hyundai unveils its first in-house infotainment platform, PLEOS Connect

Industry, News /

Hyundai Motor Group is preparing to launch a new generation of in-car software, marking its most significant move yet toward fully software-defined vehicles. The new infotainment system, known as PLEOS Connect, is expected to first appear in the 2026 Hyundai Avante (known as the Elantra in some markets), followed by a broader rollout across the

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