Hyundai News
Will exports drive production growth across India?
Building on the rising value of vehicle exports and components, the Indian government wants 50% of vehicles made in India to be exported by 2030.
Hyundai pushes hybrid innovation with dual-motor system
Hyundai’s new hybrid system combines two motors with advanced EV tech, boosting fuel efficiency by 45% and refining performance for upcoming vehicles.
Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers
After a period of downsizing or complete withdrawal by some foreign OEMs, investment in Indian production is on the rise again with the domestic vehicle makers leading the way.
$21bn Hyundai plan to scale US automotive vehicle production
Hyundai ramps up US automotive investment with a $21bn plan to boost production, localise supply chains and advance EV and robotics technologies by 2028
India aims to become a global player in automotive manufacturing
India is potentially on the cusp of becoming a major global player in vehicle production. Whether it can achieve this status will become clear in the next couple of years.
The urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
Hyundai Union to strike unless South Korean president Yoon resigns
Hyundai Motor’s union plans strikes as South Korea’s labour unrest escalates. Metal Workers’ Union demands Yoon Suk Yeol resign.
Hyundai Kia’s ‘Wearable Robot’ with vehicle production applications
Hyundai and Kia’s X-ble Shoulder robot promises a revolution in worker safety, reducing injuries and enhancing efficiency across industries.
South Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces
South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries
Korean consortium aims to revamp EV battery production
A groundbreaking project between Hyundai Motor, Kia, Hyundai Steel, and EcoPro BM seeks to advance EV battery production by directly synthesising LFP cathode material, promising reduced emissions, lower costs, and enhanced performance.
Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration
Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.
Korea: the switch to EV production accelerates
Korean vehicle makers invest in flexible production and add more EVs. Foreign OEMs continue to invest in production for export.
Hyundai’s Metaplant America begins 2025 IONIQ 5 production
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has revealed plans to kick off production of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle manufacturing.
US government sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child labour
The US Department of Labour has sued Hyundai and its Alabama partners over alleged child labour violations. If the allegations are proved, the urgent need for robust supply chain oversight and ethical practices in the automotive sector become mainstream
OEMS agree co-creative collaboration is key
We need to work together. That much is clear. The need for closer collboration and co-creation through this closer working is key to automotive. Across manufacturing, design and engineering; a wider view is necessary for the progress of the whole. This is a theme that keeps croppping up and Design4Production reemphasised this need once again…
Weak demand dims electric future
Consumer resistance and trade disputes mean the future may not be so electric after all as vehicle makers express caution on zero emission vehicle targets.
Reshaping the future: Developments in automotive production engineering
A picture of the fast-paced world of automotive production engineering as it navigates the transition to electric vehicles and digitalisation
Hyundai, Kia and Gore collaborate for fuel cell electric commercial vehicles
Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and W. L. Gore & Associates have forged a forward-looking partnership to develop next-gen polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) technology for hydrogen fuel cell systems. This collaboration, built on 15 years of joint research, aims to scale up performance and durability of fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
Hyundai to build dedicated electric vehicle plant at Ulsan complex
Hyundai’s new plant will support its growth in electric vehicle production and will use an innovative manufacturing platform.
New world order: How the US is boosting EV production with new technologies and investment
The US is leading the way in the transition to EVs, with significant government support to increase domestic battery production and new technologies.
