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2021
Hyundai and Uber partner on electric vehicles for drivers
Hyundai entered a strategic partnership with Uber that gives Uber drivers access to discounted Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric models. The companies said they would work together to accelerate adoption of Hyundai battery-electric vehicles in European cities.
2021
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launches two after-sales loyalty programmes
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launched i-Care Plus and a loyalty card offering discounts and other benefits to Hyundai customers in Malaysia.
2021
Motional and Lyft announce plans for an Ioniq 5-based autonomous vehicle
Motional announced that it is developing an autonomous vehicle for Lyft based on Hyundai's Ioniq 5; the vehicle is expected to enter service in 2023, with passengers booking rides through the Lyft app.
2021
Hyundai launches usage-based insurance program
Hyundai Motor America introduced its Usage Based Insurance program and Driving Score, which lets Hyundai drivers share driving behavior with insurers to potentially receive discounts; the program and score became available on MyHyundai.com.
2021
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors introduced Sonata SE and Starex Executive Plus SE editions
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors introduced special editions of the Hyundai Sonata and Grand Starex in Malaysia. The editions add exterior styling features while retaining the existing engines and prices.
2021
Recall of Genesis sedans over ABS module fire risk
The NHTSA issued a recall affecting 94,646 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 models and 552 Genesis G70 models because certain ABS modules could short and cause smoke or fire. The article reports three confirmed fires outside the United States and no confirmed crashes, injuries, or fires in America from the fault.
2021
Hyundai unveils TIGER X-1 autonomous mobility concept
Hyundai Motor Group's New Horizons studio unveiled the TIGER, an autonomous concept mobility vehicle designed to carry payloads over remote and inaccessible terrain. The experimental Tiger X-1 can operate on four wheels or transform into a four-legged walking machine.
2021
Hyundai unveils petrol Kona and Grand i10 Sedan in Nigeria
Stallion Hyundai Motors Nigeria unveiled a locally assembled petrol-powered Hyundai Kona and the 2021 Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan in the Nigerian market.
2021
Hyundai announces global recall of 82,000 electric cars
Hyundai said it would recall 82,000 electric cars globally to replace their batteries after 15 reported fires. Hyundai said its investigation found that defective LG-made battery cells could short circuit.
2021
Hyundai plans recall of electric vehicles over fire risk
Hyundai decided on a further recall of electric vehicles with a fire risk, including Kona Electric, IONIQ Electric and Elec City models. The planned recall is to begin on March 29, 2021, and is to replace the batteries in affected vehicles.
2021
Hyundai announces global recall of electric vehicles
Hyundai announced a global recall of 81,701 electric vehicles, including KONA, IONIQ and Elec City models, because battery-system components were found to have defects that could cause a short circuit and vehicle fire. The investigation into the precise cause was still ongoing.
2021
Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 electric crossover SUV
Hyundai unveiled the Ioniq 5, the first SUV in the Ioniq electric vehicle family.
2021
Nanyang launches KONA Hybrid courtesy-car rental service in Taiwan
Nanyang Industry launched a short-term KONA Hybrid courtesy-car rental service for business commuting, travel and temporary transportation during after-sales body repairs. The article states that Nanyang customers could rent the vehicle for NT$1,500 per day, reduced from the regular NT$4,000 per day.
2021
Hyundai confirms battery-replacement recall for electric vehicles
Hyundai confirmed a recall involving battery replacements for the Kona Electric, Ioniq EV and Elec City bus. The article reports that the recall covers 82,000 vehicles worldwide and cites an investigation finding the possibility of short circuits in certain defective battery cells produced at LG Energy Solution’s Nanjing plant, leading to fires.
2021
Hyundai launches IONIQ 5 electric SUV
Hyundai launched the IONIQ 5 all-electric SUV on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The article reports a price range of 50 million to 55 million won.
2021
Hyundai launches Shield of Trust maintenance programme in India
Hyundai India launched Shield of Trust, a car maintenance programme covering replacement of 14 wear-and-tear parts for eligible Hyundai cars in India.
2021
Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil TIGER unmanned concept vehicle
Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled TIGER, an unmanned concept vehicle and their second Ultimate Mobility Vehicle, described as the first unmanned concept in the series.
2021
Hyundai unveils TIGER unmanned vehicle concept
Hyundai revealed TIGER, an unmanned transforming vehicle concept designed to transport payloads over inaccessible terrain to remote locations.
2021
Stallion Motors launched Hyundai KONA electric car in Abuja
Stallion Motors launched the Hyundai KONA electric car in Abuja, which the article describes as Nigeria’s first electric car.
2021
Hyundai NEXO wins GQ UK 2021 Best New Energy Vehicle
Hyundai's NEXO hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle received the 2021 Best New Energy Vehicle award from the UK edition of GQ.