Robots: Hyundai is using Boston Dynamics’ Spot to patrol its motor plants in South Korea

Spot turns watchdog! Hyundai is using Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot to patrol its motor plants in South Korea Hyundai has upgraded Spot with new sensors, AI and autonomous navigation The robot will work to monitor factory safety and support night security patrols Spot will first be trialled in one factory before being deployed to work in others  Hyundai purchased … Read more

Celeste and Arlo Parks lead stars shortlisted for Hyundai Mercury Prize’s Album Of The Year award

The shortlist for the Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album Of The Year was revealed on Thursday on BBC Radio 6 Music. And Celeste and Arlo Parks lead the stars nominated for the prestigious award which promotes the best of British and Irish music. Alongside the pair, Berwyn, Black Country, New Road, Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The … Read more

Hyundai aims at Tesla’s Model 3 with electric Ioniq 5 crossover

Hyundai is the latest car maker to unleash a new electric vehicle on the market, and it has clear intentions of taking down the market-leading Tesla Model 3. The Ioniq 5 is a bold new family-size crossover to be launched under the Korean manufacturer’s ‘Ioniq’ electric car sub-brand this summer. Reports suggest entry models will … Read more

Hyundai takes aim at Tesla’s Model 3 with its bold electric Ioniq 5 crossover

Hyundai is the latest car maker to unleash a new electric vehicle on the market, and it has clear intentions of taking down the market-leading Tesla Model 3. The Ioniq 5 is a bold new family-size crossover to be launched under the Korean manufacturer’s ‘Ioniq’ EV sub-brand this summer. Reports suggest entry models will cost … Read more

Hyundai unveils Transformer-like ‘walking car’ with retractable legs

Hyundai unveils Transformer-like ‘walking car’ with retractable legs to climb over obstacles or cruise in all-wheel drive in remote areas of the world and one day Mars Hyundai shared a concept vehicle that is designed to reach remote areas Called TIGER, the autonomous vehicle features four retractable legs It can cruise around in all-wheel drive … Read more

Hyundai develops an autonomous vehicle that can WALK across remote terrains

Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled its latest vehicle. But instead of being a family-friendly hatchback or a school-run SUV, the brand has revealed an autonomous vehicle that sprout legs and walk. Called TIGER – short for Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot – it is an unmanned electric robotic vehicle designed to transport cargo and medication to the … Read more

Hyundai says it is in early talks with Apple about building an electric car

Hyundai says it is in early talks with Apple about building a self-driving electric car – sending the the vehicle manufacturer’s share price soaring 20 per cent. Apple has long been rumoured to be working on a passenger vehicle, and reports in 2020 suggested this would include new ‘breakthrough battery technology’.  Korea Economic Daily TV … Read more

Anchor chain slices through sunken cargo ship to reveal 4,200 Hyundai cars inside

A huge cargo ship carrying 4,200 cars has been split open with an anchor chain, more than a year after it capsized and was left stranded on the Georgia coast. The 600ft South Korean ship Golden Ray is finally being demolished after months of setbacks, with the dismantling revealing the astonishing sight of the thousands … Read more

Hyundai unveils its self-driving car company, Motional, announces plans for robotaxi fleet by 2022 

Hyundai unveils its self-driving car company, Motional, and announces plans to roll out a fleet of robotaxis by 2022 Hyundai announced its autonomous vehicle company is now called Motional The carmaker says it will start fully testing driverless systems this year  Motional represents a $4 billion venture with self-driving tech company Aptiv By Dan Avery … Read more