Hyundai Motor Group
South Korean multinational conglomerate
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| 2025 | Launch of Kia EV4 hatchback under the 400V architecture of the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform |
| 2025 | Planned launch of Hyundai Ioniq 9, sixth vehicle using the E-GMP platform |
| 2024 | Launch of Kia EV3 under the 400V architecture of the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform |
| 2024 | Announced plans to invest a record $16.7 billion in South Korea, focusing on green technologies and future mobility, marking the group's largest annual investment commitment. |
| December 10 2024 | Hyundai initiated a new sales channel by allowing customers to purchase Hyundai cars on Amazon, with vehicle pickup available at local Hyundai dealerships. |
| June 17 2024 | Hyundai Motor India announced the commencement of an initial public offering (IPO) process to list on the Bombay Stock Exchange. |
| 2023 | Hyundai Card organized a Bruno Mars concert in Seoul that received backlash for allegedly giving preferential seating to celebrities, leading to an apology from the Vice Chairman. |
| 2023 | Launch of Kia EV9, fifth vehicle using the E-GMP platform |
| 2023 | Discontinuation of the 1.4 L (D4FC) U diesel engine in the Hyundai Verna (HCi) and Kia Rio (YB) models |
| 2023 | Maintained its No. 3 position in the global automotive market, widening the gap with the fourth-ranked Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. |
| April 2023 | Gained 335,000 new members, representing a 156% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. |
| March 2023 | Introduced Apple Pay for the first time in South Korea, expanding their digital payment offerings. |
| 2022 | Fubon Financial increased their ownership of Hyundai Card to 19.98%. |
| 2022 | Launch of Hyundai Ioniq 6, fourth vehicle using the E-GMP platform |
| 2022 | Hyundai announced a plan to switch to Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for the front motor inverter, aiming to improve vehicle efficiency and range by approximately 5%. |
| August 2022 | Hyundai Card Art Library opened on the main street of Itaewon in Seoul, showcasing books related to artists and works of historical value, including complete collections like Parkett and MoMA exhibition books. |
| May 22 2022 | Hyundai Motor Group announced a $5 billion investment in the United States, planned for expansion by 2025, focusing on urban air mobility, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The announcement was made during a visit by President Biden to South Korea. |
| 2021 | AlpInvest, Affinity Equity Partners, and GIC sold their stakes in Hyundai Card to Taiwan-based Fubon Financial. |
| 2021 | Launch of Genesis GV60, first vehicle using Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2021 | Launch of Kia EV6, third vehicle using the E-GMP platform |
| 2021 | Launch of Hyundai Ioniq 5, second vehicle using the E-GMP platform |
| 2021 | Hyundai introduced the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the company's first dedicated battery electric vehicle platform, which was used across Hyundai Motor Group's brands including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis automobiles. |
| 2021 | Initiated 'Dear My Hero' campaign, creating hydrogen garbage trucks to improve sanitation workers' work environment. |
| December 2021 | Hyundai suspended development of its Genesis hydrogen cars, and potentially other hydrogen vehicle models. |
| September 7 2021 | Hyundai Motor Group held the Hydrogen Wave global online forum, presenting their vision for the hydrogen business, hydrogen fuel cells, and hydrogen mobility, including Hydrogen Vision 2040. |
| April 2021 | Hyundai Card launched the Z Series, introducing three new card types: Z Family, Z Work, and Z Ontact, which offer specialized discounts in different areas of customer life. |
| 2020 | Hyundai Card added the Pink premium credit card to its product range. |
| 2020 | Hyundai Capital UK exceeded GBP 50 million pre-tax profit for the first time, continuing its sustainable year-on-year growth. |
| 2020 | Issued multiple bonds: CHF-denominated public bonds worth 300 million, USD-denominated ABS abroad worth 650 million, KRW-denominated sustainable bonds worth 230 billion, and CHF-denominated green bonds worth 300 million. |
| 2020 | Final phase of engine usage in models like Hyundai Verna (HCi), Hyundai i20, and Hyundai Creta (GS) |
| 2020 | Hyundai expanded the application of the 1.2 L U diesel engine to the Hyundai Aura model, further extending its use in the company's lineup. |
| 2020 | Launched 'Little Big e-Motion', a kids mobility solution incorporating emotion recognition technology. |
| December 2020 | Established Hyundai Capital Indonesia (HCID). |
| August 2020 | Opened their first overseas branch in Tokyo, initiating global expansion efforts. |
| July 2020 | Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (HCBE) completed takeover of German auto finance company Sixt Leasing SE. |
| 2019 | Issued CHF-denominated green bond worth 200 million and KRW-denominated green bonds worth 200 billion. Established BAIC Hyundai Leasing in Beijing and Hyundai Capital Singapore branch. |
| 2019 | Hyundai Capital Bank Europe launched a strategic joint venture with Santander Consumer Finance. |
| 2019 | Kia Seltos was introduced, continuing the use of the 1.6 L U diesel engine, and some previous models like the Kia Soul and Kia Venga were phased out. |
| 2019 | Deployment of the 1.4 L (D4FC) U diesel engine in the Hyundai Venue (QXi) model |
| 2019 | Developed two new mortar systems: the KMS114 81 mm mortar and the XKM120 120 mm self-propelled mortar |
| September 2019 | Opened 'Digital Auto Finance' website offering integrated auto finance services for new car purchases. |
| January 2019 | Won 'Best Corporate 2018' award from the Asset. |
| January 1 2019 | Hyundai DYMOS and Hyundai Powertech were merged with Hyundai Transys, consolidating the company's transmission and automotive parts manufacturing capabilities. |
| 2018 | Hyundai Card introduced the Green premium credit card to its collection. |
| 2018 | Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil (BHCB) was established as a joint venture between Hyundai Capital and Santander Consumer Finance. |
| 2018 | Hyundai Capital jointly launched BAIC Hyundai Leasing Co., Ltd. with BAIC Group to provide auto leasing products. |
| 2018 | Developed 'The Quiet Taxi' featuring an audio-tactile conversion (ATC) system to support hearing-impaired taxi drivers. |
| October 2018 | Rolled out 'Easy Drive Program', a long-term rental car service for foreigners. |
| May 2018 | Signed MOU with KT Corporation to develop AI finance services. |
| 2017 | Hyundai Commercial sold 30.5 million shares of Hyundai Card, becoming the 2nd largest shareholder after Hyundai Motor, while other shares were bought by GIC, Affinity Equity Partners, and AlpInvest. |
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