The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the next Waymo robotaxi
The two companies say this should be the first of many collaborations. Waymo's robotaxis are going to get a lot more angular in the future. Today, the autonomous driving startup a.....»»
Hyundai eyes Georgia for new U.S. EV plant, report says
Hyundai has been in advanced discussions with state officials to build a dedicated EV plant in Georgia, sources told Reuters. Details of the investment were not immediately known......»»
Hyundai is ending projects with Rimac
Hyundai and sister brand Kia jointly invested 80 million euros ($84 million) in the electric startup in 2019 to take a 12 percent stake in the company. It is unclear whether the Korean company will sell its stake......»»
Elon Musk eyes 2024 for Tesla robotaxi sans steering wheel, pedals
Tesla is aiming to mass produce a robotaxi by 2024, CEO Elon Musk revealed during an earnings call with investors on Wednesday......»»
Waymo Opens Driverless Robotaxi Service To San Francisco Employees
Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, has begun offering its San Francisco employees fully autonomous rides, the company said Wednesday. From a report: Waymo will begin its rider-only operations within its "initial San Francisco service territory," wh.....»»
Hyundai, BAIC inject US$942 million into Beijing JV
Hyundai Motor is injecting US$471 million into Beijing Hyundai, its joint venture in China with Beijing Automotive Industry (BAIC), despite weak sales, according to South Korean media reports......»»
India roundup: Hyundai, Reliance, Ola approved for batteries incentive scheme
India's MInistry of Heavy Industries has disclosed in a press release that Hyundai Global Motors, Ola Electric, Reliance New Energy Solar, and Rajesh Exports have been selected under Production Linked Incentive for Advanced Chemistry Cell in a bid to.....»»
California Issues Permits To Cruise, Waymo For Autonomous Vehicle Service
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Monday issued permits to self-driving units of General Motors and Alphabet to allow for passenger service in autonomous vehicles with safety drivers present. Reuters reports: CPUC said the GM unit.....»»
Waymo will soon start asking riders in San Francisco to pay for trips
A permit from the California Public Utilities Commission was the final step. Enlarge / One of Waymo's Jaguar I-Paces on the streets of San Francisco. (credit: Waymo) Waymo rides in San Francisco will start costing money soon,.....»»
Waymo To Keep Robotaxi Safety Details Secret, Court Rules
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Waymo, the autonomous driving arm of Alphabet, was granted a win on Tuesday when a California court ruled it could keep certain details regarding its AV technology secret. The company filed a lawsu.....»»
Hyundai reportedly uses appliance ICs on cars
According to The Elec, Hyundai has started testing ICs for home appliances on vehicles, attempting to replace car chips with IC controllers used in home appliances......»»
Genesis GV60 first look: this electric car has a curious crystal ball
Hyundai's luxury arm has shown off its first dedicated all-electric model and the result is very promising indeed......»»
India roundup: 20 companies get approval under clean auto subsidy scheme
India's Ministry of Heavy Industries released a list of applications approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector with Hyundai, Ford, and Suzuki willing to invest in advanced green automotive technologies in I.....»»
Hyundai, Kia recall half a million U.S. cars over fire risk
Hyundai and Kia have recalled nearly half a million vehicles over a fire risk and are advising affected owners to park their automobile outside......»»
Kia and Hyundai warn 485,000 SUV owners to park outside due to fire risk
The problem is caused by contamination in an antilock brake controller module. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for nearly 485,000 SUVs (and a handful of sedans) due to the risk of engine ba.....»»
GM"s robotaxis are only coming out after dark
Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, started offering robotaxi rides this week in San Francisco. Anyone can sign up for the chance to be selected to get a ride in a self-driving car, provided they don't mind staying up late. Cruise'.....»»
This AI mechanic scans your car or tires to diagnose defects
Hyundai, Volvo, Toyota, and Carmax have all invested in UVeye. Enlarge / UVeye's technology uses scanners and AI to diagnose defects. (credit: UVeye) Can you train an AI to take a breath, wince, and remark, "Well, it's going t.....»»
Waymo Sues State DMV To Keep Robotaxi Safety Details Secret
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Los Angeles Times: Waymo, the driverless car company operating an autonomous taxi fleet in San Francisco, is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The immediate issue: whether the company, own.....»»
Hyundai appoints PSA as lead logistics service orchestrator for EVs in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Group and PSA Cargo Solutions (SEA) (PSA) today jointly announced a long-term partnership that will see PSA take on the responsibility of Lead Logistics Service Orchestrator for the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HM.....»»
We used the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to charge another EV
The Ioniq 5 has a number of party pieces, including super-fast 350kW charging and the ability to charge other electric cars......»»
Samsung, Hyundai reportedly considering forming auto chip alliance
The top executives of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor have reportedly met to discuss the possibility of the two companies forming an automotive semiconductor alliance recently, according to SE Daily......»»