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Hyundai and Kia Join Efforts to Bolster Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles

Hyundai and Kia Join Efforts to Bolster Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor and Kia have formed a partnership with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry associations to develop advanced firefighting technologies aimed at improving the safety of electric vehicles in the event of fires. On March 18, the automakers signed a joint agreement with the National Fire Agency Research Institute, [...]

Hyundai Motor, Kia to Recall Nearly 170,000 EVs over Charging Software Error

Hyundai Motor, Kia to Recall Nearly 170,000 EVs over Charging Software Error

SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. will voluntarily recall nearly 170,000 electric vehicles (EV) to address a software error in the charging system, the government said Thursday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said 12 car models totaling 232,000 units from Hyundai Motor, Kia, Stellantis Korea and Tesla [...]

IT Industry Giants Launch Major Hiring Drives for AI and Tech Experts

IT Industry Giants Launch Major Hiring Drives for AI and Tech Experts

SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, companies are intensifying their efforts to secure top talent, particularly in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge fields. The recruitment of experienced professionals has become more dynamic, with firms expanding their hiring scope and, in some cases, forgoing traditional recruitment cycles [...]

Hyundai Motor, Kia’s Car Production in India Reaches Record 1.08 Mln Units in 2023

Hyundai Motor, Kia’s Car Production in India Reaches Record 1.08 Mln Units in 2023

SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group’s output at its car manufacturing plants in India has reached a record 1.08 million units last year, surpassing the 1 million unit milestone for the second year in a row, industry data showed Thursday. According to data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association, Hyundai produced 765,000 [...]

Hyundai, Kia’s Cumulative Sales of Eco-friendly Cars in U.S. Poised to Hit 1 Mln Units

Hyundai, Kia’s Cumulative Sales of Eco-friendly Cars in U.S. Poised to Hit 1 Mln Units

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Accumulative sales of eco-friendly vehicles produced by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., South Korea’s leading automakers, are expected to exceed 1 million units in the first quarter, according to the companies Friday. Accumulative sales of eco-friendly units of Hyundai and Kia combined had amounted to 946,962 units as [...]

Hybrid Resurgence Takes Center Stage in South Korean Automotive Market

Hybrid Resurgence Takes Center Stage in South Korean Automotive Market

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The prevailing trend in the automotive market is currently centered around the craze for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), marking a notable shift in consumer preferences. Despite the somewhat sluggish sales of fully electric vehicles, hybrids, previously considered a passing fad, are experiencing a resurgence.  This revival is evident in [...]