Key takeaway: Hyundai’s next ute will be mid-size, body-on-frame, and aimed squarely at Toyota and Ford. A U.S. launch is locked in before 2030, and an Australian release could be on the cards if demand aligns. Hyundai’s next step in the ute market Hyundai has confirmed it will release an all-new mid-size pickup in North […]
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42dot, a Seoul-based developer of software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms, has obtained ₩500.3 billion from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia. The injection is intended to bolster the firm’s international competitiveness, attract engineering talent, enhance AI infrastructure, and refine its proprietary systems. Software-defined vehicles rely on software-centric architectures—rather than bespoke hardware—to manage core systems such as powertrain
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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 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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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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Kia has commenced mass production of its next-generation medium tactical vehicles, marking a significant update to the Republic of Korea’s military transport fleet for the first time in nearly five decades. At a ceremony held on 10 June at the company’s AutoLand Gwangju plant, Kia formally launched the production line for the new Kia Medium
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Rank Manufacturer Model April Sales March Sales Change (%) 1 Kia Sorento 8,796 10,155 -13.4% 2 Kia Carnival 7,592 7,710 -1.5% 3 Hyundai Avante 7,099 6,829 4.0% 4 Kia Sportage 6,703 6,617 1.3% 5 Hyundai Palisade 6,662 4,620 44.2% 6 Hyundai Santa Fe 6,354 5,591 13.6% 7 Hyundai Grandeur 6,080 6,211 -2.1% 8 Hyundai Porter
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Hyundai and General Motors are reportedly negotiating an agreement that would see the South Korean automaker acquire a midsize pickup from the American manufacturer in exchange for electric vans. According to Reuters, which cites internal Hyundai documents and sources familiar with the discussions, the arrangement could mark the beginning of a broader collaboration between the
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The Ford Ranger has established itself as a global success for the automaker, finding traction in markets where American-style pickups had not traditionally been dominant. However, as competition intensifies, Ford is considering strategies to ensure the Ranger remains viable in an evolving automotive landscape. Speaking at the Wolfe Research Auto, Auto Tech and Semiconductor Conference,
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Hyundai Motor Group has announced its upcoming developer conference, ‘Pleos 25,’ an event aimed at showcasing its latest infotainment software framework and a new marketplace for vehicle applications. The conference, scheduled for March 28, 2025, at COEX in Seoul, will bring together developers and industry partners as the company deepens its commitment to software-driven mobility.
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