Kia and Hyundai say it is not their fault that their cars are being stolen in an unprecedented theft surge made possible by the vehicles lacking a basic anti-theft technology virtually every other car has, according to a recent court filing. Instead, the companies point the finger at social media companies, such as TikTok and […]
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Kia and Hyundai Blame TikTok and Instagram For Their Cars Getting Stolen
Hyundai, Kia recall 3M+ vehicles over engine compartment fire risk
Hyundai and Kia have recalled nearly 3.4 million vehicles over the risk of an engine compartment fire, warning owners to park their vehicles outside. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted documents Wednesday that revealed that the anti-lock brake control module may leak fluid, causing an electrical short. This can ignite a fire when the vehicles are… […]
Hyundai, Kia Expect Auto Sales Jump in 2022 Amid Chip Shortage
SEOUL—South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Corp. on Monday forecast that their combined global sales will jump 12.1 percent in 2022, even as last year’s sales fell short of target due to a global chip shortage. The companies sold 6.67 million vehicles in 2021, about 3.7 percent less than their combined target of […]
IKCO, Hyundai sign new cooperation agreement
FNA- Iran Khodro Industrial Group signed a new cooperation agreement with Hyundai Powertech as part of efforts to meet domestic and foreign markets’ needs. The two sides signed the agreement for designing, developing, producing and supplying of 400,000 pieces of new automatic six-speed gearboxes for IKCO’s new vehicles platforms. Representing their companies, IKCO’s CEO, Hashem […]
Hyundai’s New Emissions-Free Bus Travels 180 Miles on Just One Hour of Charging
Environmentally-friendly vehicles aren’t quite yet a dime a dozen, but the options have certainly become more diverse. Companies are now trying to stay on top of the public’s overwhelming desire to go green. South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. is considered one of leaders in the game, having made huge leaps in its green car […]
Hyundai Motor seeks bigger footprint in Iran
Financial Tribune- South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is looking for a stronger presence in Iran’s auto market through better services and improving relations with car buyers, says the chief executive of Kerman Motor Company. “Following Kerman Motor’s success in assembling and distribution of Hyundai i10 and i20 and last year’s deal to assemble the Accent […]