Tag: Hyundai

(LEAD) Hyundai mulls acquiring electronic auto parts maker for growth

(ATTN: ADDS details in 4th para and Chung’s comment on Genesis sedan in last para) SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s largest auto parts company by sales, is considering acquiring an electronic auto component maker to stay ahead in future car technologies, the company said Friday. In a recent interview with… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai mulls acquiring electronic auto parts maker for growth

Hyundai Mobis hires ex-Continental expert on infotainment, connectivity

SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s top auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. said Thursday that it has hired a former software expert of German automotive technology firm Continental in the latest move to strengthen its infotainment and connectivity competitiveness. Carsten Weiss, who handled development of telematics, infotainment systems and software platforms at Continental,… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis hires ex-Continental expert on infotainment, connectivity

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn: 188 miles is enough for electric cars; now prices must be cut

2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo At about 188 miles, the range of today’s electric cars is enough. It’s the price that needs to come down. So says Carlos Ghosn, an electric-car pioneer among CEOs of mainstream automakers. Ghosn made the statement at… Continue reading Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn: 188 miles is enough for electric cars; now prices must be cut

Hyundai Mobis to make inroads into automotive digital instrument cluster market

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s biggest auto parts maker by sales, said Wednesday it aims to make inroads into the global automotive digital instrument cluster market to generate future growth. Hyundai Mobis, the auto component affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, said it began production of 7-inch digital instrument clusters for… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to make inroads into automotive digital instrument cluster market

(LEAD) Hyundai Mobis expects to win US$7 bln in orders this year

(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s biggest auto parts maker, said Tuesday it expects to win US$7 billion worth of orders globally this year on the heels of a rise in demand in China. Total orders soared to $6 billion in 2017 from $500 million in 2015 as… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai Mobis expects to win US$7 bln in orders this year

Hyundai’s Ioniq becomes top seller in Israel in Q1

SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co.’s Ioniq hybrid emerged as the best-selling car in Israel in the first quarter of this year, achieving such a landmark for the first time since the start of its exports two years ago, industry sources said Tuesday. Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s top automaker, sold 4,149 Ioniq hybrids… Continue reading Hyundai’s Ioniq becomes top seller in Israel in Q1

Battery shortage interrupts Hyundai Ioniq Electric sales

Just when it looked like sales might take off for a variety of electric cars, a global battery shortage has put a damper on sales of models from Hyundai. We got a heads up from a Canadian reader that customer orders for the Ioniq Electric in Canada have been put on hold due to a… Continue reading Battery shortage interrupts Hyundai Ioniq Electric sales

Kia unveils production Niro EV crossover with 280-mile range

Kia When Kia unveiled the Niro EV at CES, it prompted one main question: how much would the electric crossover change between its flashy concept and the on-the-road car? We now have a better idea. Kia has unveiled the first details of the production Niro EV, and it’s toned down in most respects… aside from… Continue reading Kia unveils production Niro EV crossover with 280-mile range