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It sits one step below the Seltos in the Kia hierarchy. Kia has published the first video teaser of the updated Sonet crossover. And although the company tried not to highlight details too much, there are images of both the exterior and interior of the car. In the car's teaser video, Kia uses the tagline “Wild. Reborn." [caption id="attachment_85143" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_85144" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] "Wild. Reborn." Kia announced and showed the updated inexpensive crossover Kia Sonet The Sonet will receive a new design of the front end (headlights, bumper, radiator grille), and innovations in the interior will include a dashboard and Bose acoustics. [caption id="attachment_85145" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Kia[/caption] It is also possible that there will be some innovation under the hood: the crossover may get a more powerful engine (current Sonet engines produce from 83 to 120 hp). The Kia Sonet will make its full debut in India on December 14.

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Demo published Hyundai says it has developed new technology that will allow it to significantly reduce the size of electric motors, creating more space for people and their belongings. [caption id="attachment_84766" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] The innovation was called Uni Wheel . This design moves the gearbox into the wheel hub, effectively reducing the size of the motor. This innovation allows Hyundai to use one small motor per wheel instead of relying on a large drive for the entire axle. [caption id="attachment_84767" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] Hyundai Uni Wheel system introduced. By using a series of gears located inside the wheel, the power of even a small engine is transferred to the wheel with enough torque to move the vehicle. Individual activation of each wheel has benefits in terms of driving performance and safety. Thanks to the design of the gears, they can move inside the hub while transmitting power. As a result, the connection between the wheel and the engine can slide up and down freely, so the wheel does not require a CV joint. This means that the efficiency losses associated with operating such a connection at an angle are eliminated, improving power delivery. [caption id="attachment_84768" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] The freedom provided by this technology allows engineers greater control over the vehicle's ride height. Cars equipped with the Uni Wheel can be pressed down for an aerodynamic highway ride or increased ground clearance without sacrificing power. Hyundai says the Uni Wheel can be squeezed into wheels as small as four inches in diameter. It can also be scaled to handle wheels up to 25 inches for larger vehicles such as cars and SUVs. https://youtu.be/Gk8ooB7vGHM The company says it tested the system for durability and the Uni Wheel performed well. Unfortunately, The Korea Times reports that Hyundai is not yet ready to say when the Uni Wheel will be ready to go into production, but the company has filed patents in key markets: Korea, Europe and the United States.

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Cars can be ordered on Amazon Starting next year, depending on their location, users will be able to add the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and other cars to their cart on Amazon, along with regular items like home gadgets, books and watches. Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker says the company has approximately 150 million reasons to try this new plan. “They have about 150 million Amazon Prime customers, right?” — Parker said in an interview with InsideEVs at the Los Angeles Auto Show. He emphasized that millions of people visit the e-commerce megastore every month in America alone. “This is a huge audience to reach. So I think this is a great partnership that has the potential to revolutionize the industry.” Under this collaboration, Hyundai customers will be able to use Amazon to search for Hyundai vehicles in their region, including gasoline models, hybrids and new electric vehicles such as the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kona EV. They can order online, select their preferred financing or payment options, and then arrange for delivery from their local dealership. Hyundai will offer its cars to 150 million Amazon Prime customers [caption id="attachment_83477" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] Parker emphasized that this does not mean direct manufacturer-to-consumer sales, but rather connects the customer with the nearest Hyundai dealer based on zip code. This dealer component is an important link, creating a bridge between direct online sales and the dealer network on which Hyundai depends. Parker says dealers are excited about the idea, and the plan is to conduct a pilot phase and then expand the program to all dealers. This isn't the first time Hyundai has taken an unconventional approach to sales, having previously offered the Evolve+ program, which provides a monthly subscription to electric vehicles. It's important to note that Hyundai continues to actively develop its electric vehicle lineup, and according to Parker, the company has fully embraced the challenge of electrification in the auto industry.

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Demand for electric vehicles is declining Hyundai Motor has begun construction of a $1.5 billion plant in South Korea that will produce electric vehicles. The group, which owns the Hyundai and Kia brands, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday in Ulsan, where the automaker built its first assembly plant in 1968. The new plant will be capable of producing 200,000 electric vehicles per year. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2025, and mass production of vehicles will begin in the first quarter of 2026. The electric crossover from the group's luxury brand Genesis will be the first model to be produced at the new plant. Hyundai will produce 200,000 electric vehicles a year at a new $1.5 billion plant [caption id="attachment_82173" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai[/caption] “Just as the dream of building a better car in the past turned Ulsan into a car city today, I believe Ulsan will become an innovative mobility city that will pave the way for the era of electrification, starting with a dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing plant,” said Yusun Chung. Executive Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. Experts say the industry is seeing a decline in demand, with electric vehicles remaining unsold on dealer lots longer than gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Due to 'bizarre logistics' Hyundai and Kia cars in Russia are becoming increasingly difficult to service, as reported by Business FM with reference to industry participants. Pavel Yudin, general director of the Korean spare parts store Avtospets, said that containers with spare parts arrive in Russia regularly. But if the part is not in stock, then “due to bizarre logistics, you will have to wait a couple of months.” At the moment there is a slight shortage of spare parts, mainly spark plugs, due to the seasonal factor. All the consumables seem to be there, but it turns out that no matter how much you stock up on seasonal items, there still won’t be enough of them. With parallel imports, everything turns out to be a little more expensive - spare parts are 15% more expensive. There is a slight problem with orders, because they send what they have. If you choose exactly the right spare part, it may turn out that it will arrive only in two or three months. According to the non-original, everything seems to be simpler, but some positions are such that it would be better not to put them in the non-original. Auto expert Maxim Rakitin said that warranty obligations for the maintenance and repair of “Korean” cars were in fact given to the “good will” of dealers. Owners of Hyundai and Kia have difficulty maintaining and repairing their cars. [caption id="attachment_84596" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai and Kia[/caption] “They serve because of their ability to purchase and deliver spare parts, because they have a conscience and everything else. Many people refuse to service their vehicles under warranty. Now, in fact, this is not a manufacturer’s guarantee, it is a dealer’s guarantee, that is, if the dealer is ready to provide you with warranty repairs, honor and praise and a bust in the hero’s homeland. If not, then, unfortunately, there is nowhere to turn, because distributors work formally. They just sit, probably receive a large salary, but do not make any movements. Now, if the car is under warranty, then fixing it is your personal problem,” explained Maxim Rakitin. Igor Morzharetto, partner of the analytical agency Avtostat, added: “Now they are selling off the remainder. The balances are quite large - the other thing is that dealers are putting some crazy, bad prices on these last cars, and in some ways it's stagnant. Because cars were often purchased at the dollar rate, which was 100, now the dollar rate is different. I don’t know people today who are willing to pay the 4 million they demand for a Kia Seltos, a very good small crossover.” Earlier it was reported that a shortage of original spare parts for Hyundai and Kia is expected in Russia.

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The court sided with several hundred insurers A judge has rejected Hyundai and Kia's motions to dismiss a lawsuit by several hundred insurers seeking more than $1 billion they say they owe to drivers of stolen or damaged vehicles. Kia and Hyundai's legal troubles began when thefts of their vehicles spiked in 2021. Automakers have failed to install immobilizers on millions of vehicles, and social media has helped spread videos showing how to steal specific models that are not equipped with immobilizers. The judge agreed that Hyundai and Kia should have understood that people would steal cars that did not have an anti-theft device. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 states that a vehicle must have a starting system that prevents normal activation of the vehicle's engine or engine if the key is removed from the vehicle's starting system. Due to mass theft of Hyundai and Kia cars, companies are accused of fraud and demand more than $1 billion [caption id="attachment_83249" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Hyundai and Kia cars[/caption] Hyundai and Kia argued that insurance companies accepted responsibility for the thefts by insuring the vehicles. However, U.S. District Judge James Selna rejected that argument, noting that the automakers violated state consumer protection laws, breached implied and express warranties, and committed fraud by omission and concealment. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin alone, Kia and Hyundai thefts are up 2,644% in 2021. The affected Kia vehicles date back to 2011, while the compromised Hyundai vehicles date back to the 2015 model year. Earlier this year, automakers released a software update to make it harder for their vehicles to be stolen. Additionally, the two companies reached a $200 million settlement this year in a class-action lawsuit brought by vehicle owners. Up to $145 million is expected to cover about nine million drivers and compensate them for their personal losses.