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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While celebrating their 40th anniversary, KGM has released a promotional video with features snippets of the upcoming KGM musso expected to be released in Q4 of 2025.
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Following its rebrand from SsangYong, KGM has rolled out the Musso pickup range and introduced the Musso EV. The brand has now teased its next-generation Musso with design sketches, and the first spy shots of a camouflaged prototype have surfaced. Project code-name Q300, a full reveal is expected before February 2026.
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Kia has unveiled the updated Stonic, bringing design changes, upgraded tech, and more safety features to its compact crossover. Positioned in the highly competitive small SUV market — a segment that accounts for more than 15% of new vehicle sales in Australia — the Stonic remains an entry-level choice for buyers wanting SUV practicality without
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Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury arm, is preparing to introduce its first-ever hybrid model: the GV80 Hybrid, scheduled for release in September 2026. Both the GV80 SUV and GV80 Coupe will debut with the new drivetrain, marking the brand’s first step into hybrid power. Hybrid System: P1 + P2 Architecture The GV80 Hybrid will use a 2.5-litre
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Kia has categorically ruled out the development of a car-derived utility vehicle, extinguishing hopes it might follow Hyundai’s lead with its Santa Cruz. When questioned by Drive whether a monocoque-based ute — one that shares more in common with a passenger car than a traditional pickup — was under consideration, Dong Hoon Kang, Vice President
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Hyundai’s high-performance N division is revising its development strategy, adding petrol-electric hybrid models to its portfolio alongside fully electric vehicles. Speaking to Auto Express, Joon Park, Vice-President of Hyundai’s N Management Group, said the shift would allow the brand to build performance cars that combine the immediacy of electric torque with the responsiveness of internal
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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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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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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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