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☆ I drove Hyundai's best-selling SUV and found it's a perfect hybrid for people who don't like hybrids
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV that rivals competitors from Toyota and Honda. I enjoyed the Tucson Hybrid's stylish looks, new tech, solid performance, and fuel efficiency. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . During that time, the strikingly stylish Tucson has evolved into the brand's best-selling model, with nearly 210,000 units sold in 2023. It's also one of the most popular models in the segment, in its fourth generation that launched in 2021.

Persons: —, It's Organizations: Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Tucson, Service, Cox Automotive Locations: Hyundai Tucson, Tucson

☆ Fisker's woes are another reason to consider leasing an EV over buying
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Graham Rapier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

There are several reasons to consider leasing an EV over buying. To be sure, the vast majority of EV owners don't have to worry about the maker of their vehicles imminently going out of business. AdvertisementUsed EV prices are a huge question markThere's limited data on EV resale prices. Pre-owned EV prices have fallen in line with new EV prices. EV leasing is growing in popularityLeasing an EV is no longer a niche concept.

Persons: —, Fisker, Cox, Polestar, Paul Jacobson Organizations: Service, EV, Leasing, International Energy Agency, American, Tesla, Cox Automotive, Electrek, Lease

☆ Hyundai's Genesis brand is a dark horse in U.S. luxury vehicle market
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Not only has Genesis made it, the brand has thrived to become a dark horse in the U.S. luxury market with unique styling, unexpected comfort and well-ranked quality. Patricia Wayne, first all-electric GV60 customer and Claudia Marquez (right), chief operating officer, Genesis Motor North America, at Genesis Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Calif., May 26, 2022. Genesis started as a vehicle in Hyundai's lineup but the company announced in late 2015 that it would become its own brand. Genesis sales last year increased about 23% over the prior year to 69,175 vehicles. Muñoz said Genesis will be a "key focus of the plant," which also will produce Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

Persons: Michael Wayland, —, Randy Parker, Claudia Marquez, Parker, Marquez, Patricia Wayne, Genesis, José, Muñoz, Jae Hoon Chang, there's, Stephanie Brinley, that's, Brinley, … Organizations: CNBC, Hyundai Motor, South, Infiniti, Hyundai Group, Hyundai, New York, Genesis, North America, Santa, North American, Porsche, Lexus, Mercedes, Benz, North, Rover, Volvo, P Global Mobility, Kia Locations: South Korean, U.S, North America, Santa Monica, Calif, Lincoln, New York, Georgia, Alabama, South Korea

☆ Tesla can't outrun the EV slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementElectric-vehicle leader Tesla is finally starting to feel the pinch of a slowdown in EV sales that is already rocking the rest of the industry. This rough quarter is the first sign that the EV leader is not immune to a slowdown in electric vehicle sales that has dogged its competitors since the latter half of 2023. Related storiesSo far, Tesla has largely been able to keep up with a changing demographic of electric vehicle shoppers by flexing its hefty profit margins to lower prices. Is Tesla ready for the next wave of EV buyers? For the newest electric car shoppers in the market, simply lowering prices may not be enough to win them over.

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon, Deutsche Bank's Emmanuel Rosner Organizations: EV, Service, Boston Consulting Group, Deutsche

☆ Hyundai’s Genesis reveals all-electric SUV concept, the Neolun
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK – Hyundai's Genesis is previewing the future of the growingly prominent luxury brand with a new large all-electric concept vehicle called the Neolun. The full-size SUV features a sleek exterior design illuminated by long horizontal headlights and taillights reminiscent of the brand's current EVs, though more modern. The SUV features a large central screen with physical buttons below it and a control panel and knob to the right of the driver. "The Neolun Concept is a concept model that showcases the future vision of Genesis, as well as the overall direction in which the brand is headed in terms of product, design and technological advancement," Genesis said in an emailed statement. Automakers routinely use concept vehicles to gauge customer interest or show the future direction of a vehicle or brand.

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☆ Goldman Sachs just added — and removed — stocks on its 'conviction list' of top Asian picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs has refreshed its "conviction list" of top picks in Asia Pacific for March, adding some key stocks and removing others. Here are two of the latest additions to Goldman Sachs' conviction list: Xero Goldman analyst Kane Hannan said he was positive on the outlook for New Zealand-headquartered accounting software company Xero . Goldman Sachs has a price target of $152 on the stock, giving it potential upside of around 12%. Hyundai Motor Another addition to Goldman's conviction list is South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor . Meanwhile, the Wall Street bank removed Singapore-headquartered bank OCBC and Japanese conglomerate Sony from its conviction list as it no longer deems them "a top investment idea."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Xero Goldman, Kane Hannan, Hannan, Intuit's Quickbooks, Sage, Kota Yuzawa, Yuzawa, Goldman, Michael Bloom Organizations: Asia, Hyundai, South, Hyundai Motor, Won, Sony Locations: Asia Pacific, U.S, Mar, New Zealand, Australia, South Korean, Singapore

☆ Hyundai finalizes Russia exit as local firm buys its two car plants
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Hyundai on Friday said it had signed a deal to sell its two Russian plants, making the South Korean firm the latest global carmaker to exit Russia since the Ukraine conflict began. Hyundai Motor said in December it planned to sell its Russian assets for 10,000 roubles ($111.69), taking a 287 billion won ($214.7 million) loss. Art-Finance is owned by Andrei Pavlovich, who acquired Volkswagen's Russian assets in May 2023. Volkswagen's factory was renamed to AGR Automotive. Hyundai in December said it planned to continue operating post-sales services for existing vehicles in consideration of local conditions in Russia.

Persons: Andrei Pavlovich, Volkswagen's Organizations: Hyundai, Art, Finance, Motors, AGR Automotive Locations: Korean, Russia, Ukraine, Hyundai's St, Petersburg, Russian, Moscow, St Petersburg

☆ My Kia got stolen thanks to a TikTok trend. Here's what I wish I had known before buying this car.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Morgan Goldwich | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Morgan Goldwich had her 2015 Kia Optima stolen at the end of 2023. Not your average car theftA viral TikTok dubbed the " Kia Challenge " surfaced in 2021, showing how to hijack vulnerable cars with just a USB cord. Kia and Hyundai models manufactured within a specific period — between 2011 to 2021 for Kias and 2015 to 2021 for Hyundais — lack electronic immobilizers. Insurance companies have taken noteDespite my good fortune in finding my car (if you consider having to pay a $1,000 deductible for damages lucky), I'm now faced with the hurdle of dealing with car insurance . When I was first searching for insurance, before my car got stolen, Progressive denied me on this same basis.

Persons: Morgan Goldwich, Kia Optima, —, I'd, it's, TikTok's, Kias, I'm Organizations: Service, TikTok, Kia Boys, Kia, Hyundai, Insurance, State Locations: Kias, Colorado, Hyundais, Colorado Springs

☆ Hyundai, Kia see strong demand for EVs, despite rivals' concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Abhirup Roy | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and Kia (000270.KS) see strong U.S. demand for electric vehicles (EVs), senior executives at the South Korean automakers told Reuters ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The comments run against industry fears that inflation and higher interest rates will undermine the boom in EV sales. Inflation and high interest rates have raised the costs of buying a car. The cuts helped drive EV sales in the third quarter up 50% from a year earlier to a record of more than 300,000 vehicles. Reporting by Abhirup Roy in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Henderson and Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Jose Munoz, Hyundai's, Munoz, Steven Center, we'll, Elon Musk, Spencer Imel, Langston, Subaru's, Atsushi Osaki, Abhirup Roy, Peter Henderson, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Hyundai Kona, New York, REUTERS, Hyundai, Kia, South Korean, Los Angeles Auto, Tesla, Ford Motor, EV, Kia America, Cox Automotive, General Motors, Ford, Langston Co, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, KS, Los Angeles, Savannah ( Georgia, United States, Swedish

☆ Amazon to sell Hyundai vehicles online starting in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A Hyundai Elantra N is displayed at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Amazon (AMZN.O) will begin selling Hyundai (005380.KS) vehicles online in the U.S. starting next year, the two companies said on Thursday. Customers will be able to shop for, equip and buy a car at Amazon.com and schedule delivery through a local Hyundai dealer, the companies said. Hyundai set up its first digital showroom on Amazon in 2018. The new agreement also will enable buyers of new Hyundai vehicles in 2025 to access Amazon's Alexa voice assistant from their cars.

Persons: Aly, ”, Jay Chang, Paul Lienert, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Hyundai, Auto, REUTERS, Amazon.com, Los Angeles Auto, Thomson Locations: Auto Shanghai, Shanghai, China, KS, U.S, Detroit

South Korean automaker Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers. Toyota raised factory pay 9% to 10% starting in January, while Honda said it will increase wages 11% during the same period. Fain said terrified auto executives at nonunion plants are raising wages, and he called Toyota's pay increase the UAW bump. By early next year the company said it will have increased factory worker pay 14% in the past year. With its increases, Toyota’s top factory worker pay will go to $34.80 per hour in January.

Persons: Honda, Shawn Fain's, Fain, ’ ”, Harry Katz, it’s, “ There’s, ” Katz, “ They’ve, ”, Katz, ” Jose Munoz, Toyota’s, haven’t Organizations: Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, United Auto Workers, Detroit, UAW, Labor, “ UAW, General Motors, Ford, Cornell University Locations: Montgomery , Alabama, Savannah , Georgia

☆ Hyundai Motor breaks ground on $1.5 bln EV plant in South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Heekyong Yang | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ULSAN, South Korea, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) on Monday broke ground on a 2 trillion won ($1.52 billion) dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Korea, as the automaker accelerate a shift to electrification. Hyundai Motor Group, which encompasses Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands, said in April it plans to launch 31 EVs by 2030. Hyundai Motor Group's Executive Chair Euisun Chung, Hyundai Motor's Chief Executive Officer and other officials, including the Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor, attended the event to witness the ground breaking of the EV factory, the automaker's first new plant in South Korea in 29 years. The groundbreaking comes after Hyundai Motor said it would stick to its EV rollout plans - a contrast to some rivals that have pulled back on EV production due to cooling demand. Last year, Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on a $5.54 billion EV and battery plants in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Persons: Euisun Chung, Jaehoon Chang, Chang, 1,316.5100, Heekyong Yang, Ed Davies Organizations: Hyundai, Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Motor's, Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor, EV, General Motors Co, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC, Ford Motor, Tesla Inc, GM, Honda, Thomson Locations: ULSAN, South Korea, Ulsan, U.S ., Georgia, United States, Michigan, Mexico

A year has passed since Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on the $7.6 billion vehicle and battery plant, the South Korean automaker's first U.S. factory dedicated to producing EVs. The plant is being built parallel to Interstate 16 on a site that covers more than 2,900 acres (1,170 hectares). Tollison said suppliers opening shop in nine Georgia counties near the Hyundai plant will create another 6,000 jobs. It’s the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history. Pat Wilson, Georgia’s economic development commissioner, has said Hyundai is projected to have a direct payroll of $4.7 billion over the next 10 years.

Persons: ”, Oscar Kwon, Jose Munoz, ” Munoz, Tollison, Pat Wilson Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, Korean, Hyundai, Metaplant, Economic Development Authority, LG Energy Locations: Georgia, U.S, Savannah

☆ Infineon signs semiconductor supply deal with automakers Hyundai, Kia
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Infineon Technologies AG logo is seen during German Economy Minister Robert Habeck and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit, in Dresden, Germany July 13, 2023. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBERLIN, Oct 18 (Reuters) - German chip manufacturer Infineon (IFXGn.DE) said on Wednesday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Hyundai and Kia to supply power semiconductors for the production of electric cars. Infineon will build and reserve manufacturing capacity to supply silicon carbide and silicon power modules and chips to Hyundai and Kia until 2030, with the two carmakers to support the project with financial contributions, Infineon said in a statement. "This partnership not only empowers Hyundai Motor and Kia to stabilise its semiconductor supply but also positions us to solidify our leadership in the global EV (electric vehicle) market," Heung Soo Kim, Hyundai's Executive Vice President, said in a statement. Reporting by Rachel More, Editing by Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Robert Habeck, Annalena Baerbock's, Annegret, Heung Soo Kim, Rachel More, Louise Heavens Organizations: Infineon, REUTERS, Rights, Hyundai, Kia, Hyundai Motor, Thomson Locations: Dresden, Germany

☆ Hyundai Motor to make BAIC's ARCFOX electric cars in Beijing - report
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A Beijing Hyundai sign is seen at an entrance to the Beijing Hyundai Motor plant in Chongqing, China October 8, 2018. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSEOUL, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor has decided to produce Beijing Automotive Group Co's EV brand ARCFOX cars at its plant in Beijing in a bid for a breakthrough in a major market where it has been struggling to make a foothold, a news report said on Wednesday. The plan is for Beijing Hyundai Motor, a joint venture of Hyundai Motor (011760.KS) and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), to produce the ARCFOX vehicles, and the companies are discussing the details, the report cited the sources as saying. Beijing Hyundai Motor will likely oversee the design, production and quality control and use its plant in Beijing, the report said. When asked to comment on the report, Hyundai Motor said it was "currently reviewing various measures for EV production, but nothing has been decided," in a statement to Reuters.

Persons: BAIC, Jack Kim, Heekyong Yang, William Maclean Organizations: Beijing Hyundai, REUTERS, Yilei, Rights, Hyundai, Beijing Automotive, Korea Economic, Beijing Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Motor, Beijing Automotive Group, Reuters, Kia, Thomson Locations: Beijing, Chongqing, China, Rights SEOUL, Korea

☆ Hyundai Motor to adopt Tesla EV-charging standard from 2024 in US
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSEOUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) said on Thursday it has decided to adopt Tesla Inc's (TSLA.O) electric vehicle (EV) charging technology in the United States and Canada. That will give Hyundai EVs with NACS ports access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the company said. Owners of existing and future Hyundai EVs with the current CCS will have access to the Tesla Supercharging Network starting in the first quarter of 2025. In June, Hyundai Motor said it would consider making its vehicles more readily compatible with the NACS charging system. Tesla's NACS is widely available, with the U.S. Department of Energy saying they make up about 60% of the fast chargers in the United States.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Tesla, Hyundai's, Elon, company's superchargers, Jose Munoz, NACS, Heekyong Yang, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Hyundai Kona, New York, REUTERS, Rights, Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Motor's, Global, CCS, Tesla Supercharging Network, U.S . Department of Energy, Volkswagen, Kia Corp, BMW, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Rights SEOUL, KS, United States, Canada, Mexico

☆ Every 36 minutes, a child in the US is diagnosed with cancer. Here's how Hyundai is funding research to find a cure.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Hyundai Hope On Wheels With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Every September, the nation spotlights the need for more awareness and support in the battle against pediatric cancer. Hyundai Hope On WheelsFor 25 years, Hyundai has been on a quest to end childhood cancer with Hyundai Hope On Wheels. Hyundai Hope On Wheels has provided research and support grants to some of the nation's top pediatric hospitals and research centers. Hyundai Hope On Wheels celebrates 25 years with a $25 million donation to pediatric cancer research at the 2023 New York Auto Show . Click here for more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels' efforts to end pediatric cancer.

Persons: —, Hope, Raynie Clark, Oliver Foster, John Guastaferro Organizations: Hyundai, Hyundai Hope, Hyundai Motor America, New York, Cancer, handprints, York Auto, Youth Ambassador, Humanity, Insider Studios Locations: New England, Las Vegas , Nevada, Bloomington , Illinois

Associated Press calculations show projected incentives will rise by more than $290 million from the $1.8 billion deal originally announced last year. The deal calls for Hyundai and battery maker LG Energy Solution to invest $7.6 billion in the Georgia plant and hire 8,500 workers by the end of 2031. It’s the largest economic development deal in Georgia history, and comes with the largest incentive package. If Hyundai didn't owe that much state corporate income tax, Georgia would instead give the company personal income taxes collected from Hyundai workers. The deal requires Hyundai to pay back a portion of the incentives if the company falls below 80% of promised investment or employment.

Persons: Pat Wilson, Wilson, Jobs, Jeff Amy Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, South Korean, Associated Press, Hyundai, LG, Economic, Local, U.S Locations: SAVANNAH, Ga, Georgia, Ellabell, Savannah, Bryan County, U.S, United States, North America, Atlanta

The lawsuits come after thousands of Hyundai and Kia thefts that use a method popularized on TikTok and other social media channels. The cities suing Kia and Hyundai include New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus and Seattle. Kia and Hyundai vehicles represent a large share of stolen cars in many U.S. cities, according to data from police and state officials. Many Hyundai and Kia vehicles have no electronic immobilizers, which prevent break-ins and bypassing the ignition. In May, the automakers agreed to a consumer class-action lawsuit settlement worth $200 million over rampant car thefts of the Korean automakers' vehicles.

Persons: Edgar Su, Immobilizers, David Shepardson, Angus MacSwan Organizations: Singapore, REUTERS, Rights, Korean, Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp, Hyundai, Kia, Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institute, Highway, Data, Thomson Locations: Singapore, New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus, Seattle, U.S

☆ Labor groups putting pressure on Hyundai's new Georgia EV plant and suppliers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLabor groups putting pressure on Hyundai's new Georgia EV plant and suppliersHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Hyundai Motor's union in South Korea votes on strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Heekyong Yang | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SEOUL, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor's (005380.KS) unionised workers in South Korea on Friday vote on whether to hold a strike after two months of talks with the company over wage increase and extension of the retirement age stalled last week. If the union stages a strike, it would mark the first such action in five years related to wage negotiations at the South Korean carmaker, and could disrupt delivery of some popular vehicles which Hyundai has been struggling to ramp up due to prolonged component shortages. The voting result is expected at around 6 p.m. (0900 GMT), a union official at Hyundai Motor told Reuters, adding that the union will continue working-level negotiations with the management regardless of the vote. "South Korea has relatively low pension replacement rates, compared to other advanced countries in Europe. Unionised workers at Hyundai in South Korea held a four-hour strike for one day in July in support of its umbrella union's general strike, but it was not related to the union's wage negotiations with the management.

Persons: Ji, Kim Jinwoo, 1,328.0600, Heekyong Yang, Shri Navaratnam snd Michael Perry Organizations: Hyundai, Hyundai Motor, Reuters, Korea University's School of Law, Analysts, Korea Investment, Securities, Thomson Locations: SEOUL, KS, South Korea, Korean, Korea, Europe

☆ I drove Hyundai's luxurious new $70,000 electric SUV and saw why it's one of the best Tesla rivals yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I drove the Genesis GV60, a new compact electric SUV from Hyundai's luxury brand. A Tesla Model Y is just as likely to be owned by an obsessive early adopter as an Uber driver or your grandpa. The Genesis GV60. The Genesis GV60. The Genesis GV60.

Persons: Tim Levin, you've, Tesla, Elon Musk, they've, Kia EV6, it's Organizations: Tesla, EV, Neat, Hyundai, Elon

☆ Hyundai Motor's unit to buy General Motors' India plant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBENGALURU, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co's (005380.KS) Indian unit will buy automaker General Motors' (GM.N) Talegaon plant in the western state of Maharashtra, a move that will allow the U.S. automaker to exit the country as well increase Hyundai's annual production. Through its Sriperumbudur facility outside Chennai city and now the Talegaon plant, Hyundai aims to increase its cumulative production capacity to one million units per year, it said on Wednesday. The company had a production capacity of 820,000 units in the first half of this year. The South Korean firm said it intends to upgrade the existing infrastructure at the Talegaon unit and start manufacturing in 2025. The plant currently has an annual production capacity of 130,000 units.

Persons: Wolfgang Rattay, Ashish Chandra, Sonia Cheema Organizations: Hyundai, REUTERS, Rights, General Motors, U.S, GM, Kia, Thomson Locations: Munich, Germany, KS, Maharashtra, Chennai, India, Bengaluru

☆ I took 2 500-mile drives in electric SUVs and experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of EV road tripping
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I took two 500-mile mini road trips this year in two different electric SUVs. Here's what I learned during my adventures in the Toyota BZ4X and Genesis GV60. At their worst, EV road trips can be frustratingly long and stressful ordeals. Charging can take a frustratingly long time in the wrong carThe 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited charging. I learned charging slowly while you're parked can make EV road trips more seamless.

Persons: Tim Levin, — Organizations: Toyota, Morning, EV, Toyota bZ4X AWD, DC, Consumer Locations: New York City, Washington, Cape Cod, Washington ,, New York

☆ This totally useless feature is my absolute favorite part of Hyundai's futuristic new Tesla rival
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It's got a ton going for it, but its coolest feature is a silly glass orb. The glowing "Crystal Sphere" hides the gear shifter, then reveals it when you want to drive. For everyone else: The Genesis GV60 SUV comes jam-packed with dazzling tech like facial recognition, automated stop-and-go driving, and ultra-fast charging. You might think the Crystal Sphere could double as one of those old-school computer mice that predated touchpads, but it can't. The Genesis GV60.

Persons: It's, Tim Levin, Tesla, Kia EV6 Organizations: Morning

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