Hyundai Sonata Second Facelift Confirmed: Prototype Caught in Daylight
New photos from Healer TV confirm the Sonata prototype is a second facelift of the DN8, with a heavily covered rear end.
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Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Company launched the Pony, Korea's first car, in 1975. Today it employs over 120,000 people, sells in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and runs Ulsan, the world's largest single car plant. It sold about 4.1 million vehicles in 2025.
Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Company employs over 120,000 people and sells its cars in 193 countries, with about 4.1 million sales in 2025.
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Next-Gen Hyundai Creta 2027 Spied Inside and Out in India
A next-gen Hyundai Creta prototype has been spotted in India, showing a new interior with a large screen and a four-dot steering wheel.
All-New Hyundai Tucson Spotted in Florida Wearing a Matte Wrap
Our reader Derek spotted the all-new Hyundai Tucson on a Florida highway, wearing a matte wrap with a tow hitch, roof crossbars and side steps.
Hyundai N Opens "N Moment" Pop-Up Stores in Seoul and Daegu With the Avante N Monochrome
Hyundai N runs N Moment pop-up stores in Seoul and Daegu in November, with the Avante N Monochrome, WRC trophies and objects made from rally car parts.
Is This the First Hyundai Tucson N Test Mule? Hybrid Spotted on Oversized Wheels
Healer TV spotted a current Tucson Hybrid on oversized wheels. It could be an early mule for the first Tucson N or even a Tucson N Sport.
Next-Gen Hyundai Elantra N: New Spy Photos Show Big Exhausts and Red Brakes
New spy photos by 경기IIMAGMA show the next-gen Hyundai Elantra N on the road, with two big exhausts and a red rear brake caliper.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift: Updated Renderings Ahead of Imminent Launch
New renderings by Gotcha Cars preview the 2027 Santa Fe facelift, with a louvered grille, vertical LED lights and a full-width rear light bar.
All-New Hyundai Tucson: How to Get Black Finish Prior to Tucson Black Launch
Hyundai has not announced a Black version of the all-new Tucson yet, but a Korean seller already offers black PPF for its emblems, lettering and D-pillars.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 Battery Covers May Come Loose and Vibrate: New TSB Explains the Fix
A new U.S. service bulletin says the battery lower cover on some IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models can come loose and vibrate. Here are the affected years and the fix.
First Spy Photos of a Hyundai Sonata Prototype: All-New Model or Second Facelift?
The first spy photos of what could be the next Hyundai Sonata have surfaced. It is still hard to tell whether this prototype is an all-new model or a second facelift.
Genesis Production Resumes at Hyundai Ulsan Plant as Union Agrees to Man-Hour Talks
The Genesis line at Hyundai Ulsan Plant 5 restarted on November 3 after over 24 working hours stopped, as the union agreed to man-hour talks for the G80 Hybrid and G90 facelift.
Kia Sportage Is Korea’s Best-Selling Car in October 2026 as Hybrid Sales Jump 121%
The Kia Sportage was South Korea’s best-selling car in October 2026, with hybrid sales up 121%. Here are the top 10, the best-selling EVs and how hybrids dominate the market.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift: Everything We Know (Design, EREV, XRT Pro, Release Date)
Everything we know about the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift: new design, Pleos interior, 8-speed automatic, the 600-mile EREV, XRT Pro and release date.
Genesis Production Line at Hyundai Ulsan Plant Halted as Union Blocks G80 Hybrid Launch
The Genesis line at Hyundai Ulsan Plant 5 stopped on November 2 after union delegates blocked a G80 Hybrid test car over man-hour talks for the G80 Hybrid and G90 facelift.
Hyundai Invests Nearly $500 Million in Alabama Plant to Build All-New Tucson, Santa Fe Facelift and EREV Tech
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama will invest about $450 million to build the all-new Tucson and refreshed Santa Fe, add new engines and prepare for EREV technology.
Hyundai Confirms Genesis G90 Facelift for December, Leading a Busy Q4 of New Launches
Hyundai confirmed on its Q3 earnings call that the Genesis G90 facelift launches in December, alongside the new Tucson, Avante Hybrid, GV90 and G80 Hybrid in Korea.
Hyundai Grandeur Gets Pleos Connect OTA Update With New Gear Display, Door Lock Button and Smarter Gleo AI
Hyundai is rolling out a Pleos Connect OTA update for The New Grandeur, adding a one-touch door lock, a new gear display, RPM, drive mode graphics and smarter Gleo AI.
Exclusive: Hyundai Considers Renaming the Avante N to Elantra N in Korea
According to our industry sources, Hyundai is considering calling the next-gen Avante N the Elantra N in Korea too, to capitalize on the Elantra N TCR’s racing success.
Hyundai BAYON Launched in India From ₹9.99 Lakh ($10,530 / €9,390)
The all-new Hyundai BAYON is now on sale in India from ₹9,99,900 (about $10,530 / €9,390), with dual 12.3-inch screens, a Perplexity AI assistant and Level 2 ADAS.
Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Pro Rendered: More Than Just a Rugged Appearance
Following recent spy footage of camouflaged prototypes tackling the outdoors, the upcoming mid-cycle refresh for the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) has now been brought in
