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Having debuted in 2004, the Tucson achieved 10.53 million global cumulative sales last year, becoming Hyundai Motor’s third model to pass the monumental 10 million mark, after the Elantra and Accent sedans, making it the first SUV in its lineup to do so. Firmly established as a core compact SUV across North America, South America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa, the fifth-generation Tucson now returns with a full revamp. The new model features the vehicle’s boldest design upgrade yet
LG Energy Solution posted record quarterly revenue in the third quarter, fueled by stronger electric vehicle battery shipments in Europe and rapidly growing demand for energy storage systems in North America. The battery maker said Thursday that preliminary revenue reached 9.64 trillion won ($7.21 billion), up 59 percent from a year earlier and 27.6 percent from the previous quarter. Operating profit rose 25.7 percent on-year and more than sixfold from the second quarter to 756 billion won. Excl
Hyundai Motor Group is closing in on Ford’s position as the third-largest automaker in the US, with strong hybrid sales putting a potential third-place finish on an annual basis within reach. Hyundai Motor and Kia outsold Ford in July and August, building a lead of more than 15,000 vehicles over the two months. But sustaining that momentum could become harder as Washington relaxes fuel economy rules, giving US rivals more room to focus on their profitable gasoline-powered SUVs and pickups. The c
Hyundai Motor unveiled the all-new Tucson in New York on Thursday, aiming to bolster its global market position with a bestselling compact SUV that now features bold styling, an upgraded hybrid system and artificial intelligence-powered infotainment. The South Korean carmaker held the world premiere of the fifth-generation Tucson, marking its first full redesign in six years, for global media and influencers. "Millions of families around the world count on the Hyundai Tucson, and this is the bes
Hyundai Motor will invest $500 million in its Alabama plant to produce hybrid vehicles and extended-range electric powertrains, expanding US manufacturing as it seeks to reduce tariff exposure and meet growing demand. Hyundai Motor President and CEO Jose Munoz announced the investment at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit on Tuesday. The plant will begin producing the Tucson Hybrid, followed by an extended-range electric version of the Santa Fe. The investment will support the development a
LG Energy Solution said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding to supply 46-series cylindrical battery cells to Indigo Technologies, a US commercial electric vehicle startup, from 2027 through 2030. The nickel-manganese-cobalt cells, which get their name from their 46-millimeter diameter, will power Indigo’s next-generation commercial EVs, including its Flow Ride and Flow Cargo models. The companies also plan to explore ways to extend driving range, shorten charging times and impro
General Motors gave premium brand Buick made its South Korean debut Wednesday, unveiling the Electra E7 midsize plug-in hybrid SUV as the US automaker seeks to strengthen its presence in the local market. The Buick Electra E7 was introduced at a media showcase at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, marking the 120-year-old American brand’s formal entry into the Korean market. Sales are scheduled to begin in November. Buick will join Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac in GM’s South Korean portfolio, expan
South Korea’s efforts to develop hydrogen production and customers together offers a model for an industry struggling to get either side to commit first, according to Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova. But turning coordinated projects into a larger market will require governments to give investors greater certainty about future demand, she told The Korea Herald in a recent virtual interview. Producers are reluctant to build costly facilities without committed buyers, while potential customers
LG Innotek has begun collecting real-world driving data on Korean roads with US software company Applied Intuition to improve sensors and software for autonomous vehicles, the company said Tuesday. The first vehicle will soon start operating in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province under a partnership formed in March. LG Innotek plans to expand the Korean fleet to about 20 vehicles for data collection and autonomous-driving software development by 2028. Equipped with cameras, radar and lidar, the
China’s widening lead in humanoid robot patents is raising the stakes for South Korea’s push to compete in the fast-growing industry. Across the world’s five major intellectual property offices, known as IP5, China accounted for 60.8 percent of humanoid robot patents as of the first half of 2026, according to Intellectual Property Office data obtained by Rep. Lee Jeong-heon’s office. The US held 21.8 percent and Korea 4.6 percent. China’s share rose from 51.8 percent in 2024, while Korea’s fell
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