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Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
Read full article: Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulersEven though sales of electric vehicles aren’t growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.
Hyundai recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles due to fire risk and tells owners to park them outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles due to fire risk and tells owners to park them outdoorsHyundai is telling the owners of nearly 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of fuel leaks and fires.
Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options
Read full article: Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging optionsHyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options.
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Read full article: GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxideGeneral Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employment
Read full article: US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employmentThe U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.
Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapseFederal safety investigators are focusing on the electrical power system of the massive container ship that veered off course and crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
Read full article: Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the roadIn September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, whether the engines were on or off.
Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plantGeorgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments.
Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis
Read full article: Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxisAs the aviation sector seeks ways to make air travel less polluting and more sustainable, aerospace company Embraer and South Korean automaker Hyundai are among the companies betting on a new form of air travel -– air taxis.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024
Read full article: Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall
Read full article: Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stallHonda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Metro Detroit Amazon driver accused of stealing mail while delivering packages, armed robberies
Read full article: Metro Detroit Amazon driver accused of stealing mail while delivering packages, armed robberiesAn informant alleged the suspect had been using a USPS key obtained from an armed robbery to steal mail as they delivered packages.
Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves
Read full article: Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thievesHyundai says it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025
Read full article: Hyundai is rapidly building its first US electric vehicle plant, with production on track for 2025Construction of Hyundai's first U.S. plant dedicated to making electric vehicles is moving quickly.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Read full article: Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risksNearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoorsHyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
Read full article: Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remediesA federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
Kia, Hyundai, Carfax offering free anti-theft upgrades after viral videos prompt more thefts
Read full article: Kia, Hyundai, Carfax offering free anti-theft upgrades after viral videos prompt more theftsBoth automakers are offering free steering-wheel locks or a free software upgrade to help prevent thefts after viral online videos lead to an increase.
Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland County
Read full article: Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland CountyThieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.
Highway safety agency reports power problems in 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
Read full article: Highway safety agency reports power problems in 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVsU.S. regulators say multiple U.S. owners of Hyundai’s popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV have complained of completely or partially losing propulsive power, many after hearing a loud popping noise.
New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft
Read full article: New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theftNew York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft.
TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight
Read full article: TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlightA sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.
Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fixNearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites.
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Read full article: Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire riskHyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
Single father has car stolen in Metro Detroit following auto theft trend
Read full article: Single father has car stolen in Metro Detroit following auto theft trendHaving a car stolen is a major inconvenience for anyone, but a single parent who relies on that vehicle to see their kids and get to work can be life-changing.
Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers
Read full article: Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyersElectric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022, as their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.
US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'
Read full article: US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is urging the U.S. Treasury secretary to use “flexibility” in defining how automakers and consumers qualify for a revised tax credit for Americans buying electric vehicles.
Live stream: 2022 Detroit Auto Show reveals from Jeep, Chevy, Ford, others
Read full article: Live stream: 2022 Detroit Auto Show reveals from Jeep, Chevy, Ford, othersThe 2022 North American International Auto Show is returning to Detroit after a two-year hiatus -- and the auto companies are ready to reveal some new products and technology.
Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record
Read full article: Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track recordClogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.
Suspect escapes after crashing into car at high speed, injuring child, Detroit, police say
Read full article: Suspect escapes after crashing into car at high speed, injuring child, Detroit, police sayA suspect escaped police after crashing into a car at a high speed and injuring a 4-year-old boy, Detroit officials said.
Woman killed on I-96 in Wayne County when car stalls, SUV hits her from behind
Read full article: Woman killed on I-96 in Wayne County when car stalls, SUV hits her from behindA woman was killed overnight on I-96 in Wayne County when her car stalled near the shoulder of the freeway and an SUV crashed into her from behind, police said.
US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
Read full article: US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and firesU.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years.
Driver killed, 3 hurt when van causes 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe County
Read full article: Driver killed, 3 hurt when van causes 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe CountyOne driver was killed and three others were injured Monday when a van caused a crash at a location on U.S. 23 in Monroe County where cars were backed up due to a construction zone, police said.
Owners of certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles warned to ‘park their cars outside’ due to fire risk
Read full article: Owners of certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles warned to ‘park their cars outside’ due to fire riskFor the second time this month, Hyundai is telling some SUV owners to park outdoors because an electrical short in a computer can cause vehicles to catch fire. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)WASHINGTON, D.C, – Owners of certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles are being warned to “park their cars outside and away from homes, other structures and other flammable materials.”The warning comes as separate recalls have been announced due to the risk of fire. Until the recalled vehicles have been repaired owners are encouraged to park them outside and away from homes and other structures. AdThe recall was made because the anti-lock brake system modules can malfunction and cause an electrical short over time. The recall is because an electrical short internally within the Lithium-Ion battery cells increases the risk of a fire while parked, charging and/or driving.
Insider Q&A: Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle
Read full article: Insider Q&A: Hyundai's Olabisi BoyleThis photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows Olabasi Boyle. Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. (Hagop Istanboulian/Hyundai Motor America via AP)Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. A: There’s what we like to call “urban air mobility vehicles" instead of flying cars. Where it gets into the urban mobility and how they interact is we want to have, going into the future, multi-modal solutions for people.
Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23
Read full article: Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23WHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 33-year-old Ypsilanti man died due to a vehicle crash on US-23 Thursday evening. According to authorities, at about 6:50 p.m. Thursday, the Ypsilanti man was driving a black 2008 Hyundai Tiburon northbound on US-23 in Whiteford Township when he pulled over onto the right shoulder for unknown reasons. Shortly after, the man reportedly began traveling in reverse on the shoulder and as he reentered the freeway, driving backwards in the far right lane. As the Ypsilanti man reentered the freeway, his Hyundai was struck by a 52-year-old Adrian man driving a Ford Expedition who was unable to stop while traveling northbound on US-23. The 33-year-old man driving the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
2021 NACTOY Awards winners: Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang Mach-E
Read full article: 2021 NACTOY Awards winners: Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang Mach-EThe 2021 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards winners were announced Monday morning during a virtual event. Here are the 2021 winners:Car of the Year: Hyundai ElantraTruck of the Year: Ford F-150Utility Vehicle of the Year: Ford Mustang Mach-EThe 2021 finalists included:Car of the Year:Genesis G80Hyundai Elantra (winner)Nissan SentraTruck of the Year:Ford F-150 (winner)Jeep Gladiator MojaveRam 1500 TRXUtility Vehicle of the Year:Ford Mustang Mach E (winner)Genesis GV80Land Rover Defender“This recognition for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 is validation not only for our brand, but also for our Ford team, which continues to innovate and deliver on its commitment of creating must-have products and services,” said Kumar Galhotra, president, Ford Americas and IMG. “The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards are among the most prestigious in the industry and such an honor serves as a capstone achievement for years of hard work for the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 teams.”It is the first time since 2014 that the same brand has won multiple NACTOY awards in the same year. Previous NACTOY winners:Automotive topic pages
After being fined by US, Hyundai recalls about 130k vehicles because engines could fail
Read full article: After being fined by US, Hyundai recalls about 130k vehicles because engines could failDETROIT – A week after being fined by regulators for delaying safety recalls, Hyundai is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines could fail. READ: Hyundai warns owners to park outside, recalls 180,000 SUVsThe recall will address a manufacturing issue that could cause the connecting rod bearings to wear out and the engines to fail, Hyundai said. Last week the NHTSA announced that Hyundai and affiliated Korean automaker Kia must pay $137 million in fines and for safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail. Hyundai will pay $54 million and invest $40 million to improve safety operations under an agreement reached with the agency. Engine failure and fire problems with Hyundais and Kias have plagued the companies for more than five years, affecting the owners of more than 8 million vehicles.
Ex-Philadelphia cop charged in fatal shooting of Black man
Read full article: Ex-Philadelphia cop charged in fatal shooting of Black manA white former Philadelphia police officer was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man after a high-speed car chase nearly three years ago. Four other officers who were on the scene and had taken cover did not fire their weapons, according to a grand jury presentment. The grand jury said Ruch shot Plowden in the head without justification as Plowden looked “dazed and lost on the sidewalk." According to the grand jury, Ruch and his partner began following Plowden and asked police dispatch to check the registration of his car. Ruch fired the fatal shot just 6 to 8 seconds after getting to the crash scene, the grand jury said.
Hyundai warns owners to park outside, recalls 180,000 SUVs
Read full article: Hyundai warns owners to park outside, recalls 180,000 SUVsDETROIT – For the second time this month, Hyundai is telling some SUV owners to park outdoors because an electrical short in a computer could cause vehicles to catch fire. The Korean automaker is recalling about 180,000 Tucson SUVs in the U.S. from 2019 through 2021 to fix the problem. Hyundai says on Friday that it knows of a dozen engine fires caused by the problem but no injuries. In April of 2019, NHTSA opened two new investigations into fires involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles after getting complaints of more than 3,100 fires and 103 injuries. NHTSA had previously said it would incorporate the noncrash fires into a 2017 investigation that examined recalls of Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failures.
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause fires
Read full article: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause firesWASHINGTON (AP) Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. In company documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators, Hyundai said it had 15 reports of engine fires caused by the fluid leaks, while Kia said it had eight. The company said it monitors safety concerns, including non-collision fires and acts swiftly to recall any vehicles with safety related defects.In April of 2019, NHTSA opened two new investigations into fires involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles after getting complaints of more than 3,100 fires and 103 injuries. The investigations, one for Hyundai and the other for Kia, cover non-crash fires in almost 3 million vehicles from the affiliated automakers. NHTSA had previously said it would incorporate the noncrash fires into a 2017 investigation that examined recalls of Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failures.
Car slams into Detroit house after being hit by driver who ran stop sign
Read full article: Car slams into Detroit house after being hit by driver who ran stop signDETROIT – A driver who ran a stop sign sent another vehicle slamming into a house on Detroit’s west side Monday night. A Range Rover traveling north on Whitcomb ran the stop sign at Puritan Avenue and hit a Hyundai. The house’s gas meter was hit in the crash, but the residents of the home were not injured. The driver of the Hyundai was taken to a hospital. The driver of the Ranger Rover got out of their vehicle, got into another car and fled the scene.
These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smile
Read full article: These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smileThe 2020 Super Bowl has come and gone, and as usual, everyone seems to be talking about the great commercials they saw, and just how great Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were during the halftime performance. Most unexpected cry: GoogleDid anyone else suddenly find themselves sobbing during the first half of the game during the Google commercial? The commercial featured extraordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. Most likely to make you want to crash the patriarchy: MicrosoftIn case you didn’t know, this year’s big game featured the first woman to coach during a Super Bowl. She didn’t become the first woman to help coach a team to a Super Bowl victory, but we’ve got a feeling she’ll be getting there very soon.
Hyundai investing $35B in autonomous driving and electric cars
Read full article: Hyundai investing $35B in autonomous driving and electric carsHyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. (CNN) - Hyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. The race to get fully autonomous cars on the roads is underway globally, and carmakers are under pressure to either get on board or risk getting left behind. Ford and Baidu have teamed up to develop self-driving cars in China. And Volkswagen started testing electric cars fitted with autonomous technology on a section of Hamburg's streets.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels gives C.S. Mott Children's $500K for pediatric cancer research
Read full article: Hyundai Hope on Wheels gives C.S. Mott Children's $500K for pediatric cancer researchANN ARBOR - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented its $500,000 Hyundai Young Investigator and Scholar Hope Grant on Tuesday to University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, to help advance its pediatric cancer research. This is why every minute is precious and every second matters in the fight against pediatric cancer." Credit: Camren Shawn ClouthierAbout Hyundai Hope on WheelsHyundai Hope On Wheels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $160 million toward childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.
India's car market has worst month in 18 years
Read full article: India's car market has worst month in 18 years(CNN) - Just two years ago, India's huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. "This is a very deep sort of a slump that is impacting every segment of the industry," Mathur said. Before the slump hit, India was predicted to overtake Germany and Japan to become the world's third largest car market by 2020 behind only China and the United States. India is one of several big car markets to face a major slump, as the global car industry struggles with trade tensions, an economic slowdown, new technologies and regulatory changes. The world's biggest car market, China, shrank for the first time in more than two decades in 2018.