Hyundai, Kia are pouring on the hybrids
Hyundai and Kia were late to the hybrid game, but as the Hyundai Motor Group pushes for global EV leadership, it sees hybrids helping consumers' transition to a full electrics......»»
Honda quarterly profit rises to record high on strong U.S. sales, weak yen
Honda has been cashing in on a surge in demand for hybrids as fading subsidies weigh on sales of battery-electric vehicles globally. The weak yen is helping out, too. .....»»
Lamborghini’s biggest EV challenge? Not being seen as “fake,” says CTO.
Lamborghini's CTO tells us how hybrids, EVs, and AI will "generate the wow." Enlarge / Lamborghini has added a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Urus SUV. (credit: Lamborghini) Lamborghini has now launched its second plu.....»»
Hurricane Debby blows $1 mn in cocaine onto Florida beach
Hurricane Debby landed in Florida Monday bringing high winds, pouring rain—and 25 tightly wrapped packages of cocaine worth more than $1 million......»»
Hyundai gains 4% while Toyota, Kia slip in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»
Hybrids, currency windfalls help Toyota extend record profit momentum
Gasoline-electric hybrid cars helped bolster Toyota earnings in the latest quarter because hybrids typically have bigger margins and sell for higher prices......»»
Hyundai gains 4%, Kia slips 10% in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»
Hyundai recalls about 50,000 vehicles over electrical wiring faults linked to airbag failures
Hyundai is recalling its 2024 Santa Fe gasoline and hybrid models in Canada and the U.S. because of electrical wiring faults that could cause airbags to deploy incorrectly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury in a crash......»»
Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish
Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There are no wild ligers. Indeed, hybrids were once thought to be rare in nature—and of little conse.....»»
Inbred-parent–based cassava hybrids promise enhanced efficiency and resilience
A research team has proposed inbred-parent–based hybrid cassava breeding to overcome the challenges of heterozygous parent use, aiming to transform cassava breeding by purging deleterious mutations and utilizing heterosis. This approach leverages s.....»»
Hyundai dealership customer sues CDK over cyberattacks
A Hyundai dealership lease customer on July 22 joined other consumers who have sued CDK Global, alleging their data was put at risk by the June 19 cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system provider. Ronaldo Proto of Connecticut filed.....»»
Volvo softens EV-or-bust strategy as hybrids show promise
Some Volvo dealers fear the consequences of sticking to the 2030 target as EV growth slows, and CEO Jim Rowan says hybrids can be a bridge for customers not ready to dump gasoline......»»
Automakers are reviving combustion engines as EV demand hits lull, supplier says
French supplier OPmobility says there is also renewed interest in hybrids and plug-in hybrids as automakers adjust to shifting consumer preferences......»»
Hyundai Mobis takes to the big screen
Hyundai Mobis has introduced the latest version of its digital cockpit integrated driver's system, called M.VICS 5.0, which brings together diverse display technologies......»»
Hyundai recalls more than 62,000 vehicles in North America over faulty fuel pumps
The recall covers select Veloster N, Elantra N, Genesis G70 and Kona N models that may experience a loss of power......»»
Why Suzuki is leaning on partner Toyota for hybrids, software
Suzuki will lean on partner Toyota for electrification and software technology as the small-car specialist rolls out a strategy for smaller, lighter and less costly vehicles......»»
Lucid Air retakes EV efficiency crown with 2025 model, beating Hyundai Ioniq 6
By adding a heat pump to save energy on heating and cooling, the Air Pure breaks a key threshold by traveling 5 miles per kilowatt-hour in EPA testing......»»
Honda leaps Stellantis, pickups down in "24
Although the industry grew 2.2% in the first half of the year, GM, Hyundai-Kia, Stellantis and Tesla experienced declines......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Hyundai sued over EV sales reporting; UAW president under investigation
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Toyota joins group of automakers to help build EV charging network
Seven automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, GM, Stellantis, Honda, BMW and Hyundai-Kia formed IONNA as a joint venture last year to develop a fast-charging network that would compete with the Tesla Supercharger network......»»
Hyundai pushed fake EV sales reporting scheme, Napleton lawsuit claims
Hyundai said it does not "condone any intentional falsification of sales reporting data and [has] launched an immediate investigation.".....»»