Renault debuts Filante in Korea to drive global growth strategy

Renault Group has chosen Korea for the world’s first public unveiling of its new global flagship Filante Crossover, reinforcing the market’s growing strategic importance following the success of the Grand Koleos SUV. The Filante crossover is Renault Group’s second vehicle developed under the Aurora Project, a global program designed to fast-track market-specific models for markets outside Europe, with Korea serving as a key development and production base. The launch also aligns with Renault’s I

Jan. 13, 2026

[Photo News] Genesis debuts GV60 Magma

Genesis’ first high-performance model, the GV60 Magma, made its market debut Tuesday. The all-electric vehicle reaches a top speed of 264 kilometers per hour, offers a driving range of up to 346 kilometers on a single charge with an 84-kilowatt-hour battery, and is priced at 96.57 million won ($65,600). (Hyundai Motor Group)

Jan. 13, 2026

Why Hyundai's GBC took a decade, explained in 2 minutes

After more than a decade of delays, redesigns and conflicts, Hyundai Motor Group has finally secured the green light to move forward with its long-stalled headquarters project in southern Seoul. The Seoul city government said last week that negotiations over Hyundai’s Global Business Complex in Samseong-dong had been completed. Under the new plan, the automaker will build three 49-story towers, scaling back from an initial plan for a 105-story supertower, with completion by 2031. Military object

Jan. 12, 2026

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 robotaxi is finally ready to hit the streets

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group is nearing the commercial rollout of its long-awaited autonomous driving ambitions, with the Ioniq 5 robotaxi — developed with its US-based self-driving joint venture Motional — set to begin fully driverless taxi service in Las Vegas later this year. Motional was established in 2020 by Hyundai Motor and US autonomous driving startup Aptiv, initially as a 50-50 joint venture. Hyundai has since increased its stake through additional capital injections and now owns r

Jan. 12, 2026

Kia debuts EV2, its smallest EV, targeting European market

South Korean automaker Kia on Friday unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV2, its smallest and most affordable electric model to date for the European market, aiming to broaden electric vehicle adoption among the region's fast-growing mass-market consumers. The EV2, an all-electric B-segment SUV, made its global debut at the Brussels Motor Show, marking Kia’s sixth model to complete its dedicated “EV” electric car lineup. The B segment is the second-smallest category in the European class

Jan. 9, 2026

Hyundai’s Atlas humanoid wins best robot award at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot won the best robot award as selected by global media at CES 2026, highlighting it as one of the most impressive robot innovations showcased at the event. On Thursday, CNET — part of a global technology media group that includes PCMag, Mashable, ZDNet and Lifehacker as well as an official CES partner — named Atlas, the humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, Hyundai’s US robotics subsidiary, as the winner. Atlas outpaced rival finalists

Jan. 9, 2026

Hyundai unveils AI chips for robots at CES

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group unveiled an on-device artificial intelligence chip as part of another major AI push, aiming to enable robots to perceive, decide and act autonomously in real-world environments. At CES Foundry 2026 — a newly launched CES program focused on next-generation technologies — the automaker said it has completed development and preparation for mass production of a low-power AI semiconductor in collaboration with Korea’s DeepX, as it deepens ties with US tech giants Nvidi

Jan. 9, 2026

Hyundai highlights edge of ‘working robots’ over China at CES

LAS VEGAS — As robotics takes center stage at the CES 2026 tech trade show in Las Vegas, Hyundai Motor Group is positioning itself as a leader in deploying humanoid robots for real industrial work, drawing a clear contrast from Chinese rivals emphasizing cost efficiency and visual demonstrations. That message emerged from a group interview Wednesday with executives from Hyundai’s US-based Boston Dynamics, which unveiled its next-generation Atlas humanoid robot at the show, and the automaker’s pa

Jan. 8, 2026

'Speed will decide AI humanoid race'

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group is positioning AI-powered humanoid robots not as a long-term vision, but as practical tools that can immediately transform how manufacturing plants operate. That message came through clearly in a standing interview Wednesday at the company’s CES exhibition booth, where Vice Chair Chang Jae-hoon stressed that Hyundai’s robotics and AI push is the result of years of preparation — not a response to short-term market trends or CES buzz. “AI has been discussed for quit

Jan. 8, 2026

Hyundai Mobis to supply actuators for Atlas robot

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Mobis on Tuesday said it will supply key components for Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas humanoid robot, marking its first commercial customer in the robotics components business as the auto parts maker accelerates its push beyond traditional automotive parts. Under the plan unveiled at CES 2026, Hyundai Mobis will provide actuators for Atlas — the humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group’s US-based robotics unit — when the model enters mass prod

Jan. 8, 2026

More than a demo: Hyundai robots clock in at CES

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group on Tuesday laid out its vision for AI-driven robotics at CES 2026, offering a detailed look at how robots — from humanoids to mobile platforms — are moving from experimental tools to core assets on factory floors. At the center of the showcase was Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Electric Atlas humanoid, which performed a live autonomous production task in public for the first time. Unlike the tightly choreographed demonstrations typical of trade shows, Atlas oper

Jan. 7, 2026

Hyundai deepens US chip ties to power AI-driven mobility

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun visited Qualcomm Technologies’ booth at CES 2026 on Tuesday, signaling the automaker’s intent to deepen ties with the US chipmaker as Hyundai accelerates its shift toward software-defined vehicles. The visit came shortly after Chung returned from a three-day trip to China as part of an economic delegation accompanying President Lee Jae Myung. At tech-focused trade show, Chung toured Qualcomm’s exhibition space and held a private meetin

Jan. 7, 2026

BMW cements No. 1 spot in Korea’s imported car market

BMW topped South Korea’s imported car market in 2025, as new registrations of foreign passenger vehicles climbed past 300,000 units for the first time. According to data released Tuesday by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, newly registered imported passenger cars totaled 307,377 units in 2025, up 16.7 percent from 263,288 units a year earlier. BMW led the market with 77,127 registrations, maintaining a comfortable lead over Mercedes-Benz, which posted 68,467 units. Tesl

Jan. 6, 2026

[CES] Hyundai Motor shifts robotics from lab to factory floor with Atlas

LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Motor Group on Monday put its next-generation humanoid robot Atlas at the center of its physical AI strategy, laying out a concrete plan to deploy AI-powered robots as core production assets inside its factories rather than experimental machines. At its CES 2026 media day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the automaker framed robotics not as a future add-on, but as a foundational pillar of its shift toward software-defined, AI-driven manufacturing. The highlight of the s

Jan. 6, 2026

Hyundai, Kia target 7.5 million global sales in 2026

Hyundai Motor and Kia, South Korea’s top two automakers, have set a combined sales target of 7.51 million units this year globally, seeking moderate growth by rolling out new eco-friendly models and flexible electrification strategies tailored to regional demand. Hyundai aims to sell 4.16 million vehicles while its smaller affiliate Kia targets 3.35 million. The companies expect 1.27 million vehicles to be sold domestically and 6.23 million units overseas. The sales goal represents a 3.2 percent

Jan. 5, 2026