Hyundai recalls nearly 50K SUVs across US over issue that could affect airbag
More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.
Tens of millions of air bag inflators pose safety risk, possible recall looming: US auto safety regulators
U.S. safety regulators say about 50 million unsafe air bags are in cars being driven around by Americans, and are considering a recall impacting 13 auto manufacturers.
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
New data shows thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have risen tenfold since 2020, after a TikTok social media challenge exposed the cars' vulnerabilities.
Hyundai and Kia recall over 3M vehicles due to fire risk, urge owners to park outside
Hyundai and Kia announced a combined recall of 3.37 million vehicles after the automakers said electrical shorts in impacted vehicles could cause fires.
Hyundai, Kia recalling 92K vehicles over fire risk
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 92,000 vehicles following concerns about an oil pump assembly possibly overheating.
Kia to invest $200M in Georgia EV plant
South Korean automaker Kia will spend $200 million on its West Point, Georgia, facility to begin production of an electric-powered SUV, the company said Wednesday.
Hyundai chairwoman denied access to North Korea for husband's memorial service
North Korea has denied Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun's request to visit the country's Mount Kumgang for a memorial service in honor of her late husband.
Hyundai mulls joining Tesla EV charging standard
South Korean automaker Hyundai will consider making its vehicles more readily compatible with Tesla's charging standard, CEO Jaehoon Chang said Tuesday.
Safety agency reports power problems in Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
A series of complaints about a loss of power in Hyundai's popular electric SUV has begun a preliminary investigation into 2022 models of the Ioniq 5.
Hyundai, LG partner to build $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution announced that they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant as part of Hyundai's new electric vehicle assembly plant in Georgia.
Hyundai and Kia to recall more than half million vehicles over fire concern
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 500k vehicles over concerns that a tow hitch harness could catch fire, regardless of if the car is parked or being driven.
Hyundai, Kia warn 570,000 US owners to park outside until recalls completed
Hyundai and Kia are asking customers to leave these models on the street until repairs can be made. The recall includes over 570,000 cars within the US.
Milwaukee becomes latest city to sue Kia, Hyundai over rampant thefts
Milwaukee becomes the latest city to announce a lawsuit against South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai over rash of vehicle thefts, resulting in higher costs of fighting crime.
Wisconsin city looks to sue Kia, Hyundai over surge in vehicle thefts
Madison, Wisconsin, is the latest U.S. city to consider suing South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai over a surge in thefts of the vehicles.
Kia, Hyundai roll out new anti-theft software upgrade
Hyundai and Kia have announced the long-awaited release of an anti-theft software upgrade to certain vehicle models after a social media challenge exposed their vulnerabilities.
Major insurers plan to drop two car models' coverage due to thefts: report
State Farm and Progressively are reportedly not writing new insurance policies for some models and years of Kia and Hyundai vehicles because of a rise in thefts.
With new EVs arriving, brand loyalty goes out the window
As demand outpaces supply customers jump to the first electric vehicle they can find, sending brand loyalty to an all time low in EV market.
Hyundai partners to build $4B plant in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group is joining forces with a South Korean battery maker to build a $4 billion factory in Georgia to manufacture electric vehicle batteries.
Columbus, Ohio, to sue Kia and Hyundai over surge in vehicle thefts
The city of Columbus, Ohio, announced Monday it plans to sue Hyundai and Kia over a surge in thefts of the cars, saying the companies are responsible.
South Korea seeks 3-year grace period on US EV tax incentive law
The EV tax credit, part of the Inflation Act, currently only exempts US made electric cars disqualify many South Korean made models from Hyundai and Kia.