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An Expert In Safety Car brands often claim to be the leading experts in something; this gives them an edge in attracting prospective customers. A common claim by car brands is fuel efficiency or environmental friendliness. Others, though, are taking on the tough task of being the safest brands on the market. Safety can be tested and measured, but the standards or criteria used vary widely. The IIHS is considered one of the top safety testing and awarding bodies globally, and any recognition fro

OEM Plus Hyundai has a new parts catalog for 2026. The recipients of these new pieces include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the Elantra N. We have yet to see the Ioniq 6 N, but perhaps we'll see a new catalog dropping from the South Korean brand soon enough as models make their way to owners and dealers. The Elantra N and the Ioniq 5 N are both stellar forays into Hyundai's performance vehicle category. The brand's N Division continues to generate excitement among its "Nthusiasts" by providing seve

A Fast Start to a Very Big Plan Hyundai isn’t dragging its feet. Just last week, the brand mapped out a plan for 36 new vehicles by 2030. That covers everything from EVs to hybrids, and probably a few oddballs in between. The number is big, but the timeline is even tighter. And what better way to start than doing a world premiere at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1. With Hyundai’s broader push to accelerate launches and expand its presence, especially in North America, the ti

Days after Hyundai unveiled the nine-seater Staria electric minivan, the automaker is already looking into more niche uses for the platform. That brings us to the Staria Camper Concept, which was shown at the CMT (Caravan, Motor und Touristik) trade fair in Stuttgart. The concept is a study into how the normal passenger van can be modified to function as a premium recreational vehicle. A lightweight solar panel and a power-operated, pop-up roof are just two of multiple innovations that make this

A camouflaged Hyundai electric SUV prototype has been spotted testing in India, and the images, via The Korean Car Blog, are fueling speculation that Hyundai is developing a new entry level EV for fast growing price sensitive markets. Some reports suggest the internal project code is HE1 or HE1i, with a few outlets floating the idea that it could eventually wear an Ioniq style name, possibly even Ioniq 1, although Hyundai has not confirmed the code name, the badge, or any launch timeline.

Hyundai is getting ready to release the 2027 Palisade already. According to The Korean Car Blog, Hyundai will skip the 2026 Palisade in its home market and jump straight to the 2027 model year in Korea, bringing a darker “Black Ink” styling treatment with it. Although Palisade sales are better than ever, Hyundai appears to want more. The brand has spent the past decade transforming its image, moving from a value-focused automaker into one that increasingly competes with premium players. The upda

EV Drivers Finally Get a Proper Nürburgring Setup Hyundai has installed 400 kW N Hyper Chargers at the entrance of the Nürburgring Tourist Drive. After its inauguration last year, Hyundai intends to remove the biggest barrier to EV track driving. Drivers can now charge right before entering the circuit, making the experience far more seamless. This is a major shift for electric performance cars. EVs have already proven their pace, with several models ranking among the fastest to lap the Nürburgr

Curbing The Effects Even with a ceasefire announcement and agreement between the United States and Iran, gas prices remain high, and the ongoing volatility in the "peace talks" keeps oil prices uncertain for the time being. All over the world, we're seeing car owners feel the pain at the pump, and most are jumping ship from conventional internal combustion cars to electrified vehicles like hybrids and EVs. A trend like this is hard to ignore, and Hyundai has just made a move reflecting the times

Hyundai Teams Up With Pokémon Hyundai Motor Co. has announced a new collaboration with Pokémon Korea Inc., introducing Pokémon-themed digital display packages designed to enhance personalization in its latest vehicles. The automaker revealed two themes, “Pokémon Pikachu Quick Attack” and “Pokémon Ditto World Theme.” These themes are integrated into Hyundai’s connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) infotainment system. Owners can customize their instrument cluster and infotainment visuals with c

A 2022 Hyundai Palisade owner has taken to social media to sound the alarm regarding a potential issue with the SUV’s third-row seats, claiming her SUV exhibits the same problem that led to the stop sale of 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims in the US and Canada. Hyundai announced a recall of the latter models after a 2-year-old child died when a power seat in a 2026 Palisade collapsed and pinned her. To make matters worse, more injuries have been reported since then due to the same pow

A Palisade Engine Under the Knife Before the Hyundai Palisade transitioned to Smartstream engines, the midsize crossover relied on the Lambda V6, which is generally considered reliable. However, some owners have reported oil-related issues, which may help explain how this particular 3.8-liter Lambda V6 failed and required replacement in a 2020 Palisade with roughly 92,000 miles. From the factory, the V6 in the Hyundai Palisade – as well as the Kia Telluride – produced 291 horsepower and 262 lb-f

High-Speed Off-Roading The Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro is the Korean marque’s most off-road-oriented SUV to date, but it doesn’t stick to the usual ladder-frame recipe you’d find in a Toyota Land Cruiser or Ford Bronco. Instead, Hyundai is betting on its monocoque platform to deliver a different kind of advantage on gravel roads. Rather than chasing low-speed rock crawling, Hyundai tuned the Palisade XRT Pro for high-speed gravel runs. That’s where the unibody setup comes into its own, feeling more

The Training Wheels Come Off Hyundai, together with its autonomous driving joint venture Motional, said its Ioniq 5-based fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas is targeting commercial operation by the end of this year. The move marks a clear step beyond the supervised pilot program that began earlier this year. This positions the joint venture—established in 2020—to compete more effectively in the robotaxi market against established rivals such as Waymo, which currently operates

Recalls Aren’t Always a Red Flag Recalls usually make headlines, but they’re not always a sign that something’s gone wrong behind the scenes. More often, they show how quickly carmakers respond when they spot a potential safety risk. That’s exactly what’s happening with Hyundai’s latest recall for the 2026 Kona. According to the recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai traced a possible defect to a small production run built late in 2025. Ins

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade seemingly has it all: good looks, a strong powertrain, and loads of space. But the vehicle that should be a runaway success has an issue that can't be ignored. Hyundai recently told dealers in the U.S. and Canada to stop selling the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims because of a problem with the power seats in the second and third rows, where buyers put their kids. The power-folding system sometimes fails to detect when someone or something is in the way as th

Hyundai has recalled two popular models in the United States for a potential airbag issue. Due to misassembled airbag sensors, the airbags in certain Elantra sedan and Tucson crossover models may not deploy correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. This isn’t the first airbag-related recall to hit Hyundai, as over 500,000 Palisades were recalled for a separate airbag fault earlier this year. The new Elantra/Tucson recall involves far fewer models but is still a significant safety risk

From a massive six-figure recall on the Hyundai Palisade, to Trump's plan to lure Mercedes-Benz from Europe, to the end of two Tesla EVs, things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Hyundai recalls 570,000 Palisade SUVs Hyund

Hyundai’s Cash Cow in the Spotlight The Hyundai Tucson is the Korean marque’s best-selling model in the US, with 188,275 units sold as of October 2025. Since the latest generation landed for 2022, it’s been turning heads for its sharp looks, roomy interior, and tech-heavy cabin – making it a go-to for families and daily drivers. But being a crowd favorite doesn’t make the Tucson recall-proof. It’s already been called back once for a fire risk, and now there’s another recall – this time for a dif

A Deal That’s Likely Done An unnamed source told Reuters that Hyundai is not expected to exercise its two-year buyback option for its former manufacturing plant in Russia. This move would effectively close the door on a near-term return to the market. The option was included in the sale to Russia’s AGR Automotive Group in 2024, when the Korean marque recorded an accounting loss of 287 billion won (about $200 million) and transferred the plant for a symbolic price of 140,000 won ($97). Located in

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been spotted sporting a fresh new look. The current fifth-generation (MX5) Santa Fe was revealed in 2023 with a boxy appearance and, at the rear, an arguably strange design, with the low-set horizontal taillights giving the SUV excess visual mass. Despite this awkward look, it's been an exceptionally strong seller, but as reported by Autocar, Hyundai is rethinking its models' design language with the goal of making cars appear more closely related without looking identic

A Preventable Outcome Regardless of how severe or minor a recall may seem, car owners should comply, as safety can be at stake. One Hyundai owner learned this the hard way after his 2013 Santa Fe Sport caught fire when a recall addressing a fire risk was ignored. According to a report by WESH 2 News, the vehicle’s owner, Edgar Franceschi, was parked in Longwood, Florida, when the fire broke out. Franceschi escaped unharmed, but his Hyundai SUV was not as fortunate and was ultimately declared a t

Standing Out Automotive design is one of the most important aspects of the whole industry. We've seen brands take their model aesthetics seriously and employ terms for each design language, ensuring each car stands out. Hyundai's Ioniq EV line stands as a testament to that. Since its debut, this pure EV model range has seen car after car nominated or awarded for its looks. Each model served a distinct design language that set it apart from the competition. Surprisingly, it seems that the brand w

Hyundai has just posted its April sales results in the U.S., and while there has been an overall decline, there were also some notable model-specific results. The company sold 80,157 cars last month, down 2% relative to strong pre-tariff sales a year ago, but sales of hybrid and sedan sales increased considerably. A third of Hyundai sales in April were electrified models, and the Sonata Hybrid sedan had a stellar month with sales exploding by 171% year-over-year. Here’s a closer look at the numb

Hyundai has given its flagship sedan a fresh update, refining a nameplate many American buyers may not even realize still exists. Known today as the Grandeur and previously sold globally as the Azera, this full-size luxury sedan shares similar DNA with the Kia K8, and it targets the same segment as the Genesis G80, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It may not be sold in the U.S. anymore, but it reminds us just how far Hyundai has come. The brand is even doubling down on design, recently b

Limited and Calligraphy Trims Pulled from Sale The 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes in a range of trims for families after a three-row SUV. But if you’re in the market for one today, you might want to stay away from the two top-spec options. Hyundai just told dealers in the US and Canada to stop selling the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims. The reason? A safety problem with the power seats in the second and third rows. The issue is with the power-folding system for the rear seats. Sometime