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Here’s what future Hyundai cars' screens will look like — and yes, the buttons survive

Hyundai Motor has finally unveiled its new Pleos operating system — and in a move many drivers will welcome, physical buttons aren’t going anywhere.

2026-04-30

Hyundai Glovis deploys world's largest vehicle carrier, breaks 10,000-vehicle barrier

Hyundai Glovis, the logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group, said Wednesday that it has deployed the world's largest vehicle carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles, to ramp up its shipping operations.

2026-04-29

Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for first time in eight years, signaling market's importance

Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.

2026-04-29

Ulsan housing market heats up as new complexes offering livability in industrial hub

The real estate market in Ulsan is showing signs of recovery, with apartment prices increasing 1.68 percent in the first week of April, second only to Seoul, after posting the highest growth after the Seoul Metropolitan Area last year...

2026-04-29

Hyundai Glovis introduces world's largest car carrier, can carry 10,800 vehicles in single voyage

Hyundai Glovis has introduced the world’s largest car carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles in a single voyage.

2026-04-29

Hyundai Motor Group to launch pilot EV battery subscription program

Hyundai Motor Group is launching a pilot project that allows EV batteries to be used on a subscription basis, instead of being owned by the car buyer, in a move aimed at lowering the cost of switching to electric vehicles.

2026-04-29

Google DeepMind CEO meets top Korean industry leaders to deepen AI partnerships

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis held a series of back-to-back meetings with Korea's top business leaders on Tuesday amid the company's push to deepen partnerships in one of Asia's fastest-growing AI markets.

2026-04-28

CATL batteries to power Hyundai’s EREV, hybrid push in China

CATL will provide batteries for Hyundai Motor's upcoming plug-in hybrid and extended range electric vehicles in China, enhancing their partnership. Hyundai plans to launch 20 models over five years, aiming for 500,000 annual sales by 2030.

2026-04-27

China taught Hyundai to be 'humble' and learn from rivals for survival: CEO

For Hyundai Motor, China has been an intractable challenge, resistant to any effort to succeed. CEO José Muñoz says it is time for Hyundai to be "humble," acknowledge its failure and learn from Chinese rivals to survive.

2026-04-26

Kia achieves record revenue in Q1, but operating profit plummets on year

Kia posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue in the first quarter of this year, but operating profit fell sharply by 26.7 percent from a year earlier.

2026-04-24