Hyundai news and trends

Hyundai and Avride Team to Develop Robotaxi Fleet
Partnerships // March 05, 2025

Hyundai has launched a partnership with autonomous vehicle/robot delivery firm Avride. The collaboration will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles equipped with Avride’s driving system, while also expanding Avride’s fleet of Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles, according to a Wednesday (March 5) announcement on Avride’s blog. “Our...

US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future
Regulation // January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and Volkswagen, are calling for a delay in the rule’s enforcement, citing...

Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
Retail // December 13, 2024

It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as part of its push into the “quick commerce” sector, which is expected to surpass $6 billion in annual sales this...

Amazon Begins Rollout of Car-eBuying Experience With Hyundai
Amazon // December 10, 2024

Amazon is partnering with automotive dealers and brands to bring the Amazon experience to the car-buying process. As of Tuesday (Dec. 10), with this Amazon Autos offering, shoppers in 48 U.S. cities can buy new Hyundai vehicles from local participating dealers on Amazon, the company...

Interviews & Exclusives
US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future

January 14, 2025
The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and Volkswagen, are calling for a delay in the rule’s enforcement, citing potential disruptions to production timelines. The ban, which targets components […]

Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart

December 13, 2024
It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as part of its push into...

Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars

February 21, 2024
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience for drivers.  For gaming enthusiasts,...

Amazon Puts Alexa in the Driver’s Seat, Walmart Revs Up Package Delivery

November 24, 2023
Amazon and Walmart are revving up their engines with initiatives set to hit consumers by the year’s end or the start of 2024. The projects go full throttle on transportation...

Quick Reads
Hyundai and Avride Team to Develop Robotaxi Fleet

March 05, 2025
Hyundai has launched a partnership with autonomous vehicle/robot delivery firm Avride. The collaboration will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles equipped with Avride’s driving system, while also expanding Avride’s fleet of Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles, according to a Wednesday (March 5) announcement on Avride’s blog. “Our team has been working with Hyundai Motor Group since 2019, […]

Amazon Begins Rollout of Car-eBuying Experience With Hyundai

December 10, 2024
Amazon is partnering with automotive dealers and brands to bring the Amazon experience to the car-buying process. As of Tuesday (Dec. 10), with this Amazon Autos offering, shoppers in 48...

Automakers Offer Discounts as Inventories Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels

May 23, 2024
The U.S. car market is reportedly experiencing a surge in inventory levels, prompting automakers to offer significant discounts on their vehicles for the first time in years. This trend, which...

Amazon Will Now Sell Hyundai Vehicles on US Site

November 16, 2023
Starting in 2024, customers will be able to find and purchase Hyundai vehicles directly from Amazon’s U.S. store.  That is one of several initiatives that will be part of a new strategic partnership...