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Hyundai Names First Non-Korean CEO in a Historic Break from Tradition

Hyundai Names First Non-Korean CEO in a Historic Break from Tradition

SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking shift that signals South Korea’s gradual departure from its traditional corporate culture, Hyundai Motor Company has named José Muñoz as its first non-Korean chief executive officer in its 57-year history, marking a significant milestone for one of the country’s most prestigious companies. The appointment of Muñoz, who [...]

Hyundai Subsidiary’s Robot Dog Deployed to Strengthen Security at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate: Report

Hyundai Subsidiary’s Robot Dog Deployed to Strengthen Security at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate: Report

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A robot dog, made by a subsidiary of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, has been deployed to beef up security at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s property in Florida, according to a news report. Made by Boston Dynamics, the remote controlled, four-legged robot was seen patrolling the sprawling Mar-a-Lago estate [...]

Hyundai Motor Beats Volkswagen to Become No. 2 Automaker in Jan.-Sept.

Hyundai Motor Beats Volkswagen to Become No. 2 Automaker in Jan.-Sept.

SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group has outperformed Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second-largest automaker in terms of operating profit, industry data showed Thursday. According to automotive industry data, Hyundai Motor Group achieved sales of 69.4 trillion won (US$49.6 billion) and an operating profit of 6.5 trillion won during the third [...]

Hyundai’s Sonata Makes Dramatic Comeback in South Korean Market

Hyundai’s Sonata Makes Dramatic Comeback in South Korean Market

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Hyundai Sonata, a midsize sedan that once dominated South Korea’s automotive landscape, is showing strong signs of revival with a significant surge in sales this year, potentially reclaiming its status as the nation’s signature car. According to data released by the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA) and Hyundai [...]

Hyundai’s N Brand Launches Global E-Sports Tournament, Expanding into Virtual Racing

Hyundai’s N Brand Launches Global E-Sports Tournament, Expanding into Virtual Racing

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company’s high-performance division, Hyundai N, is making a bold move into the world of e-sports with the announcement of its global virtual racing competition, the Hyundai N Virtual Cup. The announcement came on October 20 at the ADAC Sim Racing Expo in Dortmund, Germany, marking a significant step [...]

Hyundai Launches Upgraded Casper SUV with New Electric Variant

Hyundai Launches Upgraded Casper SUV with New Electric Variant

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company announced on October 17 the launch of The New Casper, an improved version of its compact SUV, three years after the model’s debut in 2021. The New Casper represents Hyundai’s effort to refine its entry in the increasingly competitive mini-SUV market. The updated model features design enhancements [...]

Hyundai Engineering Unveils Pioneering Ceiling-Based Noise Reduction System for Apartments

Hyundai Engineering Unveils Pioneering Ceiling-Based Noise Reduction System for Apartments

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant breakthrough for urban living, Hyundai Engineering announced on October 15 that it has developed South Korea’s first “ceiling-type soundproofing structure,” a novel approach to tackling the persistent issue of inter-floor noise in apartment buildings.  Unlike traditional floor-based soundproofing methods, this innovative system is installed in the ceiling, [...]

KG Mobility, Renault Korea Pose Challenge to Hyundai, Kia in Midsize SUV Market

KG Mobility, Renault Korea Pose Challenge to Hyundai, Kia in Midsize SUV Market

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — KG Mobility Corp. and Renault Korea Motors Co. have made strong challenges with their new models in the midsize SUV segment, which has been largely dominated by Hyundai Motor Group, according to industry data Monday. According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Industry Association, KG Mobility’s Actyon and Renault [...]

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N Outshines Tesla in British Car Magazine Poll

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N Outshines Tesla in British Car Magazine Poll

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai’s high-performance electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 N, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews in a comparison test against Tesla’s competing model, according to a recent poll by a British automotive magazine. Car Magazine, a respected publication in the UK automotive press, released a YouTube video on September 18 featuring a [...]

Hyundai, Toyota to Co-host Motorsport Festival in S. Korea This Month

Hyundai, Toyota to Co-host Motorsport Festival in S. Korea This Month

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it will host a unique motorsport event in partnership with Toyota Motor Co. later this month in South Korea featuring high-performance models and racing vehicles from both companies. The Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival will be held at Everland Speedway in Yongin, [...]