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All-new KONA, led by KONA Electric accelerating Hyundai IONIQ electrification vision, to offer one of the most comprehensive product packages in the B-SUV segment All-new KONA Electric, with long-range 65.4-kWh battery, delivers WLTP-estimated 490 km of class-leading all-electric range (AER), based on European specifications Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates allow car owners to save on cost and have their cars maintained with the latest software more conveniently KONA Electric comes with frunk storage, active air flaps, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlets, Head-up Display, i-PEDAL driving mode, Smart Regenerative System, electronic-Active Sound Design (e-ASD) and additional safety features SEOUL, March 6, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today held a digital world premiere to unveil the all-new KONA, an upscaled multiplayer in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant (EV) that offers advanced safety and convenience features and class-leading range. The second-generation KONA offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the B-SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. Customers can choose from EV (standard or long range), hybrid electric (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) variants as well as sporty N Line versions of each. In an unconventional move, Hyundai Motor developed the new KONA as an EV first, in line with the company’s March 2022 accelerated electrification strategy announcement that will bring 11 new Hyundai EVs to market by 2030. “KONA Electric will play a major role alongside our IONIQ models in reinforcing Hyundai’s EV leadership. The new model builds on the great reputation of the first-generation KONA Electric and is designed and engineered to lead the competition with its many outstanding features,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company. Chang added, “At Hyundai, we don’t see the EV revolution as just the latest trend. We believe it is a pivot point for not only the …

The new mobile workplace variant of Hyundai Motor’s luxury motor coach Universe to enable teams to remain productive while on the move and at remote locations Universe Mobile Office’s optimized floor plan facilitates individual work, group collaboration and storage to maximize work efficiency Options include standard 10-seater, 13-seater with collaboration space, 13-seater with expanded office space and 13-seater with separate seat configurations SEOUL, December 19, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced the launch of its Universe Mobile Office, a variant of its Universe luxury passenger bus for the Korean market that enables teams to remain productive while on the move and at remote locations. Hyundai Motor developed Universe Mobile Office by thinking of the bus as a smart mobility solution, not just as a means of transportation. With this model, the company aims to lead the motor coach sector with a customized solution that takes remote work to the next level of mobility and luxury. The vehicle’s interior uses the harmony of curves and straight lines to create an open-air office ambience with three distinct seating areas with premium yet practical design elements, such as semi-automatic blinds and light-colored laminated floors. Universe Mobile Office’s optimized floor plan facilitates both individual and group work by including a group collaboration spaces at the front and rear, personal workspaces in the middle and storage areas throughout. The group collaboration space at the front maximizes collaboration efficiency by arranging a video conferencing system, foldable conference table, sofa seating and custom-made storage. The personal workspaces in the middle are equipped with premium reclining seats, tables, wireless charging pads, individual entertainment systems and personal storage spaces to create a comfortable environment for work and relaxation in transit. Universe Mobile Office is available in three options, including …

New pilot programs demonstrate Hyundai Motor Group’s new Plug & Drive (PnD)-based robots with integrated autonomous driving technology and Group insights Pilot service at Rolling Hills Hotel uses PnD-based robot to deliver amenities and food and drinks directly to customers’ rooms Deep-learning technology enables PnD-based robot to recognize customers; autonomous driving technology and connectivity with elevators enables movement between floors without human help The Group to also pilot outdoor delivery services within a residential/commercial complex through a partnership with Korean delivery company Woowa Brothers A food delivery service robot to pick up restaurant orders made by customers through an application and deliver the orders to customers’ doors Based on the pilot program results, the Group plans to expand the use and operating hours as well as the number of robots                                     SEOUL, December 12, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has started two pilot delivery service programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of Seoul. The delivery robot consists of a storage unit integrated on top of a PnD driving unit. Alongside the loading box used to deliver items, a connected screen displays information for customers. First shown at CES 2022, the Group’s PnD modular platform is an all-in-one single wheel unit that combines intelligent steering, braking, in-wheel electric drive and suspension hardware, including a steering actuator for 360-degree, holonomic rotation. It moves autonomously with the aid of LiDAR and camera sensors. An integrated storage unit allows the robot to transport products to customers. By adding the autonomous driving capability, the PnD-based robot can find the optimal route within the area to deliver packages to recipients. It can recognize and avoid fixed and moving …

President Jaiwon Shin of Hyundai Motor Group and the Head of Nusantra Capital City Authority Bambang Susantono attended the MoU signing ceremony The Group and local authorities signed to proactively introduce advanced air mobility (AAM) in the new capital city, starting with a demonstration project and test flights Based on success in the biggest aviation market in Southeast Asia, the Group plans to expand the AAM ecosystem regionally and then globally The Group commits to bring a better future for Indonesia through AAM  Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nusantara Capital City Authority (Indonesia: Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara, OIKN) to work together to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU was conducted during the B20 summit at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Indonesia. The MoU signing was attended by Jaiwon Shin, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility Division, ​​with Indonesian government officials, including Bambang Susantono, Head of the Nusantara Capital City Authority. The MoU aims to introduce AAM as part of a smart mobility ecosystem in the new capital city that Indonesia is working to establish. The Group plans to develop a roadmap and review the concept of consolidated mobility for ground and air while carrying out an AAM demonstration project and test flights. “Implementing advanced air mobility in Nusantara is in line with OIKN’s spirit of being a ‘living laboratory’ in Indonesia, open to creating a culture of new learning, working and lifestyle,” said Bambang Susantono, Head of the Capital City Nusantara Authority. “We value Hyundai Motor Group’s cooperation in developing Nusantara as a smart and sustainable city.” Indonesia, which is the largest aviation market in Southeast Asia, consists of more than 18,000 islands, making it difficult to develop land transportation. In …

Executive Chair Euisun Chung speaks on the topic of ‘Energy Poverty and Accelerate a Just and Orderly Sustainable Energy Use,’ at B20 Summit Indonesia 2022 Occurring prior to G20 Summit, the B20 Summit attracts thousands of attendees from major G20 member countries Executive Chair Chung urges governments and global businesses to adopt sustainable energy solutions to address climate change Executive Chair Chung highlights Hyundai Motor Group’s carbon neutrality efforts and commitment to clean mobility as ‘the Right Move for the Right Future’ Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation plan to achieve net zero emissions throughout their entire value chains, including supply, production, logistics and disposal The Group is providing EVs, such as Genesis Electrified G80 and Hyundai IONIQ 5, as official transportation for the 2022 G20 Bali Summit SEOUL, November 13, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung, today delivered a keynote speech at the 2022 B20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia on the theme of ‘Energy Poverty and Accelerate a Just and Orderly Sustainable Energy Use.’ The B20 Summit, Nov. 13-14, facilitates a consultative body comprised of private economic groups and businesses that delivers policy recommendations to the leaders of the 2022 G20 Bali Summit, Nov. 15-16, under the theme of ‘Advancing Innovative, Inclusive and Collaborative Growth.’ In his keynote speech at the B20 Summit’s ‘Energy, Sustainability & Climate and Finance & Infrastructure’ session, Executive Chair Chung said, “Now is the time for bold decisions. And now is the time for leadership.” The executive chair also referenced the climate crisis and severe energy poverty, emphasizing the need for all responsible people in global society, including governments and businesses, to work together to switch to sustainable energy solutions. Executive Chair Chung said: “The fact is that the world is facing a climate change crisis. The auto industry is …

Hyundai Motor’s award-winning all-electric SUV supports the American actor’s eco-centric exploration of Australia in ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under’ IONIQ 5’s integral role in the inspirational docuseries to deliver campaign message of ‘Take Small Steps to Make A Big Difference’ Campaign includes a viral film highlighting eco-friendly features of IONIQ 5 and Roblox and interactive Instagram reels challenges that will drive donations to EARTHDAY.ORG SEOUL, November 11, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company has announced that its IONIQ 5 all-electric SUV can be seen powering a sustainable road trip in the new season of ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under,’ which debuts Today. The show is also the basis for a sustainability campaign that aims to convey the core message ‘Take Small Steps to Make A Big Difference’ across multiple platforms. In Efron’s inspirational docuseries, now in its second season, the American actor teams up with wellness expert Darin Olien to traverse Australia’s diverse environments aided by Hyundai’s award-winning EV. Together, they explore communities and cultures in ‘the land down under,’ searching for healthy, sustainable ways to live. Not only does IONIQ 5 provide clean mobility for Efron and Olien, but it also supports their journey with customer-centric features, such as its spacious interior and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function that can power small appliances and devices and even other EVs. “As the theme of ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’ aligns closely with IONIQ 5’s sustainability message, we believe the EV’s eco-friendliness will be well-represented in a native and natural manner,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Division at Hyundai Motor Company. “We are delighted to share in this partnership opportunity and eager to deliver the message that one small action can make a big difference for the planet. It just goes to show that IONIQ 5’s demonstration of environmental …

Hyundai Motor shares its future mobility vision through a video showing quadruped robot Spot, which makes a surprise appearance at BTS concert, escorting members to the stage in Busan, Korea At BTS concert in Busan, Hyundai Motor displayed its ‘Goal of the Century’ carbon neutrality campaign T-shirt worn by BTS at a promotional booth The company is promoting Busan’s bid to host World EXPO 2030, a world’s fair SEOUL, October 17, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company has released a brand video featuring subsidiary Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot Spot at global brand ambassador BTS’s WORLD EXPO 2030 BUSAN KOREA CONCERT BTS <Yet To Come> in BUSAN at Busan Asiad Main Stadium to promote its future mobility technologies. Hyundai Motor, the concert’s official sponsor, and 21st century pop icon BTS took the opportunity to express support for Busan’s bid to host World EXPO 2030 and presented Hyundai’s future robotics vision by showing BTS meeting with Boston Dynamics’ robots. The 3-minute 40-second video, produced especially for the concert, features seven Spots and humanoid robot Atlas dancing to BTS songs, as well as ‘ARMY (BTS Fandom)’ Spot’s journey to the concert with the aid of service robot ‘Dal-E’ and small mobility platform ‘MobED’. (Video link 1, Video link 2) To the delight of fans in attendance, ARMY Spot also made a surprise appearance at the concert, escorting BTS members to the main stage. Simulcast on Weverse, the video also introduced Hyundai Motor’s future mobility technologies to audiences who could not attend the concert and promoted Busan, Korea’s second-largest city and greatest port city, which is vying to host World EXPO 2030. In addition, Hyundai Motor set up a brand booth at the concert venue where it presented the ‘Goal of the Century’ campaign, which kicked off in April for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. Displayed inside the booth were T-shirts worn by BTS members who are part of Team Century, a group of ambassadors …

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) to transform customer experience and deliver an unprecedented era of mobility via constantly evolving software technology ---   Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates for all models by 2025 will offer  enhanced performance and functionality anytime, anywhere across all global markets, to keep all models up to date ---   20 million vehicles expected to be registered to the Group’s Connected Car Services (CCS) worldwide by 2025 ---   Industry-leading, internally developed Connected Car Operating System (ccOS) will offer customers personalized services and process data at blazing speeds ---   Data-based platform partnerships with industry sectors such as logistics, accommodation, leisure, and entertainment will create an open ecosystem and deliver a paradigm shift in mobility Constantly upgradeable software will provide diverse, stable revenue streams while offering fresh functionality and features to keep customers’ vehicles up to date ---   Platform standardization will cut costs and development time to enhance profitability Combining hardware and software technologies will significantly strengthen the Group’s capabilities and consolidate its lead in defining the future of global mobility ---   New Global Software Center to develop software-defined mobility devices and solutions, surpassing the vehicle market to enter the mobility and logistics market ---   18 trillion won investment by 2030 in Global Software Center and R&D HQ to bolster software capabilities for SDV development SEOUL, October 11, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced a new global strategy to transform all vehicles to Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by 2025. The industry-leading initiative, presented during the Group’s Unlock the Software Age global online forum, will deliver an unprecedented era of mobility, giving customers the freedom to remotely upgrade the performance and functionality of their vehicles anywhere at any …