Tag Archives: Genesis

Pleos – Hyundai Motor Group’s Autonomous Software

Posted on 25 February 2025 by Ken Zino

Hyundai Motor Group (KRX: 005380 KS) said today that it is recruiting participants for its new developer conference, called Pleos 25, which will be held at COEX, Seoul, on Friday 28 March. The conference aims to accelerate the transition to a software-defined vehicle (SDV) development system and expand the app ecosystem for Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles. It will unveil ‘Pleos,’ a new software brand that is said to represent the Group’s vision and commitment to providing smart and sustainable mobility solutions and a self-managed, fully autonomous transportation infrastructure. Continue reading →

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Hyundai to Give Free NACS DC EV Adapters

Posted on 23 December 2024 by Ken Zino

Starting in the first quarter of 2025, current and new Hyundai EV owners* who have purchased or leased their vehicle on or before 31 January  2025 will be able to request a free NACS adapter (shipping included) through the MyHyundai owner portal, the Korean company said today. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the first non-Tesla vehicle on sale to have a factory-installed native NACS port. [footnote 1] Adapters will also be available for purchase through Hyundai authorized dealers. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor Group, SK On Approve US Battery Cell JV

Posted on 25 April 2023 by Ken Zino

In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America. The total investment amount for the joint venture is expected to be  ~$5 billion, with the Group and SK On each holding a 50% stake. Continue reading →

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Min Kyu Song is New Global Head of Genesis

Posted on 20 December 2022 by Ken Zino

“He will be responsible for accelerating Genesis’ global presence with his proven strategic and operational skills,” Hyundai said. Yesterday Genesis further expanded its customer-focused retail experience with the grand opening of Genesis of Greer, the brand’s second standalone retail facility in the United States, and first in South Carolina. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor, Michelin MoU to Develop Tires for Premium EVs

Posted on 20 June 2022 by Ken Zino

It appears a prime motivator of the new research is on tire performance to accommodate the increases in vehicle weight that will occur as automakers rush to convert or spawn EVs in the utility vehicle and luxury segments, which generally speaking are larger and less efficient than their counterparts in the more modestly priced car segments. As the size, weight and range of EVs continue to increase, so do the demands placed on the tires. Continue reading →

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Genesis Electrification Follows Hyundai Motor Group Ideas

Posted on 2 September 2021 by Ken Zino

Along with a dual electrification strategy, Genesis announced its goal to pursue a carbon neutral brand by 2035. This is first time for a member of the Hyundai Motor Group to announce the transition, an area where it has lagged. Genesis plans to make the transition to innovate its entire value chain, beginning with raw materials, vehicles, and parts and extending to all work sites and production plants. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Revives Job Loss Protection. Genesis Joins

Posted on 15 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Originally started in January 2009 as a result of the financial crisis, the Hyundai Assurance Job Loss Protection program was the first of its kind for an automaker in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Genesis Opens Factory Showroom – Genesis Gangnam

Posted on 9 January 2018 by Ken Zino

The approach is typical of current luxury vehicle marketing techniques, Genesis-trained specialists are based within the two-story showroom to deliver a private and tailored customer experience for all visitors. Continue reading →

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