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Hyundai imagines an EV future where cars 'crab drive' sideways to park
Every urban mobility EV concept needs some kind of fun gimmick, and Hyundai has delivered quite a few with its latest Mobis M.Vision concepts.
Hyundai will replace 75,680 Kona EV batteries over potential fire risks
Hyundai will replace the batteries in 75,680 Kona EVs and 82,000 electric vehicles in total at a cost of around 1 trillion won ($900 million).
Hyundai's striking Ioniq 5 EV offers long range and brisk performance
Hyundai has unveiled the striking Ioniq 5 production EV crossover that's closely based on the 45, right down to the diagonal crease across the doors.
Hyundai's 2022 Kona Electric features a simpler, smoother design
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Kona Electric with a cleaner design, but no significant changes to range and performance.
Hyundai reveals the Ioniq 5 interior ahead of its full unveiling
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover with a flat floor, and a center console that moves around to offer more space inside.
Hyundai's TIGER 'ultimate mobility vehicle' concept is the size of a housecat
Hyundai has revealed the first concepts of its new TIGER program, the X-1 -- just don’t expect it to come to the rescue of anything bigger than a kitten.
Hyundai and Kia are no longer in talks with Apple over an autonomous EV
After grabbing headlines over a potential deal, Hyundai and Kia say they're not currently talking to Apple about an autonomous EV.
Bloomberg: Apple car talks with Hyundai/Kia are 'paused'
The latest rumor about Apple's efforts to build a self-driving car claims talks with Kia and its parent company Hyundai have paused.
Hyundai said to be 'agonizing' over Apple's electric car
Hyundai is reportedly struggling with whether or not it should help Apple make its electric car.
Hyundai rolls out adorable customer service robot for its showrooms
In an effort to offer assistance without any unnecessary human interaction, Hyundai has unveiled the DAL-e, a new customer service robot that is both adorable yet functional. It debuted today in a Hyundai Motor showroom in southern Seoul in a pilot operation. The company says part of the purpose behind DAL-e is to accommodate customers who’d like to reduce human contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyundai and Apple will reportedly sign an electric car deal by March
Hyundai and Apple reportedly plan to sign a deal for self-driving electric cars by March, and production could start by 2024 at Kia's Georgia plant.
Hyundai confirms discussions about building a car with Apple
Hyundai issued a statement saying Apple is in talks with multiple automakers about working on a car together.
Watch the Boston Dynamics robot family dance like 2020 was a good year
Atlas, Spot and Handle get together to dance to "Do You Love Me" by The Contours.
2020 has proven that electric vehicles are the future of transportation
2020 saw explosive growth in the automotive industry’s EV segment, with nearly every major manufacturer and brand group announcing, unveiling or debuting new and upcoming electric vehicles. Tesla managed to retain its position at the head of the market this year but its lead over rivals is shrinking as automotive stalwarts like GM, Fiat Chrysler, Hyundai Motor Group and the Volkswagen Group all jump into the EV fray. 2020 saw more than just new EV models, though: The battery technologies that power them and the transportation infrastructure that leverages them enjoyed some impressive advancements of their own.
Hyundai confirms its $1.1 billion acquisition of Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is now officially part of Hyundai Motor Group. The Korean conglomerate has struck a deal with Softbank to acquire a controlling interest — an 80 percent stake — in the robotics company for $1.1 billion. According to their announcement, Hyundai decided to purchase a controlling stake in the robotics firm, because it “possesses multiple key technologies for high-performance robots equipped with perception, navigation, and intelligence.”
After Math: Google gets faster and TikTok gets longer
Thanksgiving is now behind us and those folks who travelled to see family during the holiday haven’t gotten their positive COVID tests back yet, so everything still seems rosy. Economies of scale are a beautiful thing. As Google’s fiber optic internet service continues to grow, the per month cost to users continues to shrink.
Hyundai reveals the EV platform for its future vehicles
The Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its "E-GMP" battery electric vehicle platform -- the basis for nearly two dozen upcoming Kia, Genesis and Hyundai EV models.
Motional's fully driverless cars are coming to Nevada's roads for testing
The state has agreed to let the company trial AVs with no safety drivers.
Hyundai is reportedly in talks to buy Boston Dynamics
Hyundai may be the next owner of Boston Dynamics, the company behind the Spot robot dog.
Hyundai is recalling its Kona EV over potential battery fire risks
Hyundai has issued a recall for 25,564 Kona EVs in South Korea following reports of battery fires, according to Reuters. It’s also in the process of filing a recall with the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), CNET reported, though it has yet to say how many US vehicles are affected.