Hyundai details plan to integrate humanoid robots into factories

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Hyundai Motor Group used CES 2026 to outline a broad strategy for what it calls “AI Robotics,” describing plans to integrate artificial intelligence and robotics across manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial operations. The company framed the initiative as part of a longer-term effort to combine physical systems such as robots with software capable of learning … Read more

Hyundai’s MobED wins CES Best of Innovation award in robotics

Hyundai Motor Company announced that its MobED robotic mobility platform has been recognized with the Best of Innovation Award in the Robotics category at CES 2026. The award represents the highest honor granted within each category of the CES Innovation Awards program, which evaluates new technologies based on design, engineering, and innovation. This marks the … Read more

Here’s how much a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has depreciated in 5 years

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Before the pixelated Ioniq 5 stole the show, and before the streamlined Ioniq 6 won awards, there was just… the Ioniq. It was Hyundai’s three-pronged attack on the Toyota Prius (Hybrid, Plug-in, and Electric), packaged in a liftback shape that was aerodynamic, sensible, and almost aggressively boring. November 2020 was a weird time for this … Read more

Crater Concept previews Hyundai’s evolving XRT design direction

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Hyundai Motor America has introduced the Crater Concept, a compact off-road SUV unveiled at AutoMobility LA 2025. The vehicle represents the brand’s latest design study focused on durability, off-road capability, and expressive styling. Developed at the Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, California, the Crater Concept is meant to illustrate design themes that may influence … Read more

Hyundai brings the Ioniq 6 N performance EV to North America

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Hyundai has introduced the Ioniq 6 N to North America, marking the latest step in the company’s expansion of its N performance division into electric vehicles. The model made its regional debut at AutoMobility LA and is scheduled to arrive in limited quantities in the United States in 2026. The vehicle is positioned as a … Read more

The fastest selling new cars: October 2025

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America’s fastest-selling cars: October 2025 While some vehicles sit on dealer lots for months, others are practically gone before they arrive. Market Days Supply — the number of days it would take to sell all inventory at the current sales pace — is the key metric here. Anything under 60 days is considered healthy, but … Read more

Hyundai’s CEO José Muñoz: “F**k it, we ball.” (he probably didn’t say that)

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It doesn’t seem all that long ago that you could get a $7,500 federal tax incentive on buying or leasing a new EV. That’s because it wasn’t. But now that it’s gone, Hyundai seemingly wants to be aggressive about selling EVs. Yesterday, it announced pricing on the 2026 Ioniq 5, and the price was significantly … Read more

Should I have a Level 2 home charger for my Hyundai Ioniq 5?

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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 continues to be one of the most compelling EVs on the market, thanks to its futuristic design, spacious interior, and excellent charging technology. For 2026, Hyundai has included a mobile charging unit that can handle both Level 1 and Level 2 connections, giving owners some flexibility right out of the … Read more