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Hyundai U.S. unit recalls nearly 300,000 vehicles on seat belt defect

Hyundai Motor’s U.S. unit is recalling 294,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in seat belt anchoring systems. The recall affects models including the Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid.

2026-04-11

Hyundai Motor launches Ioniq EV lineup in China, unveils two concept cars

Hyundai Motor launched its Ioniq EV lineup in China by unveiling two new concepts, the Venus and the Earth, on Friday as the automaker seeks to regain its footing in the world's largest auto seller.

2026-04-10

Hyundai lifts sales halt on new Palisade SUV after recall, software update

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it is lifting a halt on sales of recalled 2026 Palisade SUVs after finalizing a fix for a power seat issue that resulted in the death of a two-year-old girl in Ohio.

2026-04-09

Hyundai inks MOU to develop Saemangeum future mobility project

Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it has signed a preliminary agreement with state-run banks to advance its 9 trillion-won (US$5.9 billion) project to develop the Saemangeum reclaimed area into a hub for future mobility solutions.

2026-04-06

Hyundai Motor, Kia log record Q1 sales in U.S. on surging hybrid demand

Hyundai Motor and Kia recorded their highest-ever first quarter sales in the United States, driven by a surge in demand for hybrids that helped offset weaker electric vehicle sales and outpace most major competitors in a slowing market.

2026-04-02

Hyundai Motor Group expands energy-saving measures across affiliates

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its energy-saving measures across its affiliates amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

2026-03-29

Hyundai tech excites shareholders at general meeting, but dividend concerns remain

Hyundai Motor showcased its Atlas humanoid robot at the 58th General Meeting, attracting shareholder interest. Discussions highlighted ambitions in technology, shareholder returns and upcoming product launches, despite concerns about performance.

2026-03-26

Hyundai, BMW, 2 other carmakers to recall over 400,000 vehicles over faulty parts

Hyundai Motor, BMW Korea and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 400,000 vehicles in Korea to address defective components, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday.

2026-03-24

Hyundai, Kia roll out in-car service to control Samsung home appliances

Hyundai Motor and Kia have rolled out a new in-car service that lets drivers control home appliances remotely by linking their vehicles to Samsung Electronics’ smart home platform, the automakers said Monday.

2026-03-23

Samsung, SK hynix, Hyundai announce landmark deals with Nvidia at GTC 2026

Korea’s industrial heavyweights — Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Hyundai Motor — announced a series of landmark deals with Nvidia at its GTC 2026 developer conference in San Jose on Monday.

2026-03-17