Hyundai Motor Company has announced plans to invest $28 million USD in Thailand to set up a facility for assembling electric vehicles and batteries. The report further mentions that the facility will be located southeast of Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, and is scheduled to start production in 2026. Thailand’s strong existing supply chain will allow…
Hyundai Recalls Over 49,700 Vehicles
Hyundai has issued a recall of over 49,700 vehicles in the United States due to an issue that could affect the operation of the airbags. According to reports, the main floor wiring harness may become damaged due to friction with the passenger side second-row bench seat assembly. The damage may cause the airbags to deploy…
Hyundai Recalls 66,996 Vehicles
Hyundai has issued a recall of 66,996 vehicles due to two significant issues. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 54,647 vehicles are being recalled over a loss of drive power from a fuel pump failure that could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, about 12,349 Santa Fe…
Hyundai and Kia to Recall 147,110 Vehicles
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall of 147,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the US due to a problem with the charging control unit. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) responsible for charging the car’s 12-volt backup battery may become damaged and stop…
Hyundai to Recall 28,439 Vehicles (USA)
Hyundai has issued a recall of 28,439 vehicles in the United States of America due to a defect in the engine section. The report mentions that the oil leak could lead to a fire in the affected vehicles engine area. The vehicles that are being recalled include the 2018 – 2020 Genesis G80, 2017 –…
Hyundai and Kia to Recall 169,932 Vehicles
Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of about 169,932 electric vehicles (EVs) after the transport ministry in South Korea discovered issues with the charging system’s software. The defect affects up to 5 of the company’s electric vehicle models but the report only lists the Ioniq and Genesis brands. The report further mentions that 113,916 Hyundai…
Hyundai Recalls 36,408 Vehicles
Hyundai has issued a recall of 36,408 vehicles in Canada due to a fault with the trunk release latch. Transport Canada released the report recently, stating that affected units could have a problem opening the trunk if the emergency release latch fails. The recall further mentions that the models affected are Hyundai Elantra manufactured between…
Samsung & Hyundai Partnership
Samsung and Hyundai recently announced a new partnership that aims to equip Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles with the SmartThings technology that Samsung offers in smart homes. The technology will offer car-to-home and home-to-car connected services which include remote control in both directions for a variety of smart management systems. According to Samsung, customers will…
Amazon and Hyundai Partnership
Amazon and Hyundai have partnered together to allow the retail giant to feature cars for sale on its website beginning in 2024. The Amazon vehicle section will allow customers browse, customize, and order Hyundai vehicles of their choice without leaving the website, and have it delivered by their local dealership. The report further mentions that…
Hyundai & BAIC EV Partnership
Hyundai is looking to partner with BAIC to manufacture electric vehicles in the company’s Beijing assembly plant. Beijing Automotive Group Co Ltd (BAIC) is the 6th largest automobile manufacturer in the region, with its headquarters in Beijing, China. According to recent reports, the new Hyundai and BAIC partnership looks to build out the Arcfox EV…