Hyundai South Korea Workers Vote to Strike Over Humanoid Robot Job Threat
Hyundai workers in South Korea voted to authorize strike action over humanoid robot deployment, marking the first major automotive labor dispute over advanced automation.
Hyundai Recalls 47,749 Kona Models Over Rear Seatbelt Buckle Defect
Hyundai recalls 47,749 Kona crossovers including 2025 Electric and 2026 models due to rear center seatbelt buckles that may fail in crashes.
Hyundai and Kia Recall Just 14 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Urge Owners to Park Away From Homes
Hyundai recalls 6 Ioniq 5s and Kia recalls 7 EV6s plus 1 EV9 due to SK On battery defect that could cause fires. Owners told to park outdoors.
Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics for $325M as Atlas Targets Factory Automation
Hyundai buys SoftBank’s stake in Boston Dynamics for $325M, gaining full control of Atlas humanoid robot maker to deploy in Georgia factory by 2028.
Hyundai and Kia Recall 40,000+ EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Owners Warned to Park Outside
Hyundai and Kia recall over 40,000 EVs due to misaligned battery electrodes that can cause fires. Owners warned to park outside and limit charging to 80%.
Electric Vehicles Sales In India Cross 176,500 Units Showing Over 77% Growth
In India, the sales of electric vehicles increased by 77% in 2025 and stood at over 176,500 units. Competition among market leaders was on the increase as new entrants became effective. Tata motors was the best seller with a sharp decline in market share. Besides, JSW MG motor, Mahindra, Tesla and VinFast recorded significant progression […]
Hyundai May Walk Away from Russian Plant Buyback Option
Hyundai of South Korea is not likely to buy back the car plant that it had previously bought in Russia. In 2024, the company sold the factory in St. Petersburg with a two-year buyback option, which expires in January 2026. No assurance of Hyundai that it will exercise the option is forthcoming as that deadline […]