County electric minibus is ready to roll up to 155 miles per charge

The Hyundai Motor Company has launched its first electric minibus. The County Electric’s 128-kWh Li-ion battery is reported good for up to 250 km, and can be fully charged in a little over an hour using a 150-kW charger.Continue ReadingCategory: Automo… Continue reading County electric minibus is ready to roll up to 155 miles per charge

Hyundai adds 8-speed DCT and 20-second turbo boost to the Veloster N

A newly updated Hyundai Veloster N aims to take sporty Korean hot hatch driving to the next level, with an 8-speed DCT and a videogame-like 20-second “N Grin Shift” turbo overboost adding giggles to the ride.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Transp… Continue reading Hyundai adds 8-speed DCT and 20-second turbo boost to the Veloster N

A closer look at Hyundai’s joystick-controlled Prophecy EV concept

We saw the renders last month, and now, since there are no auto shows to roll it out at, Hyundai has made an online debut for its rather charming Prophecy concept. Styled to echo the Art Deco era, it foresees a world where joysticks replace the steerin… Continue reading A closer look at Hyundai’s joystick-controlled Prophecy EV concept

Hyundai swaps steering wheel for joysticks in Prophecy EV concept

It’s motor show week… or it would be if the Geneva Motor Show hadn’t been canceled due coronavirus concerns. Still, auto concepts are still being showcased, if only online. And the latest is from the Hyundai Motor Company, which has revealed a sporty… Continue reading Hyundai swaps steering wheel for joysticks in Prophecy EV concept

Hyundai and Kia announce predictive shifting system for future cars

In cars with automatic transmissions, the point at which the vehicle shifts gears isn’t just about its current speed – or at least, it shouldn’t be. With that in mind, Hyundai and Kia have developed a system that preemptively shifts gears based on the … Continue reading Hyundai and Kia announce predictive shifting system for future cars

Hyundai combines with startup Canoo to build next-gen EV platform

Between its investments in flying taxis, self-driving trucks and electric vehicle startups, Hyundai Motor Group is planting its fingers in quite a few pies when it comes to the future of mobility. Its latest collaboration sees the Korean carmaker team … Continue reading Hyundai combines with startup Canoo to build next-gen EV platform

Hyundai wants to broadcast your car’s location, direction and speed

Vehicle-to-anything (V2X) systems will allow cars to speak to roadside infrastructure, traffic lights and each other in the name of safety and smooth traffic flow. Hyundai has backed a V2X startup, and plans to begin installing its units in cars as soo… Continue reading Hyundai wants to broadcast your car’s location, direction and speed

Hyundai Nexo becomes first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle crash tested by the IIHS

After Hyundai nominated its Nexo Fuel Cell SUV for early crash testing, it’s become the first production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV) ever tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. The crash testin… Continue reading Hyundai Nexo becomes first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle crash tested by the IIHS

Hyundai gets its solar roof to market atop the Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai is launching its first car with a solar rooftop as part of the vehicle’s charging system. The solar panels in the new Sonata Hybrid’s roof are expected to provide up to 60 percent of the car’s battery charging per day and provide over… Continue reading Hyundai gets its solar roof to market atop the Sonata Hybrid