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 | 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. |
| 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%. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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). |
| 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 | 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 Kona (OS) and Kia Stonic were launched, incorporating the 1.6 L U diesel engine in their models. |
| 2017 | End of production for several initial model lines using the 1.4 L (D4FC) U diesel engine, including Hyundai Verna (RB/RC), Hyundai i30 (GD), and Kia Rio (UB) |
| 2017 | Hyundai introduced the 1.2 L U diesel engine for the Hyundai i10 model, marking its first application in a production vehicle. |
| 2017 | Introduced 'Chatty School Bus' with sketchbook window technology designed specifically for hearing-impaired children. |
| 2017 | The Group sold 7.25 million vehicles, which was the lowest sales volume in five years at that point. Ranked as the world's third-largest vehicle manufacturer by production volume, behind Toyota and Volkswagen Group. |
| September 2017 | Launched 'Delivery Car' service, allowing customers to have cars delivered to their chosen location. |
| March 2017 | Issued Kangaroo bonds worth AUD 400 million and first global bonds worth US$900 million with 5 and 10 years of maturity. |
| January 2017 | Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (HCBE) officially launched operations, providing financial services to Kia brand customers and dealers. |
| 2016 | Hyundai Capital Bank Europe received approval from the European Central Bank and German financial authorities to establish a captive bank in Germany. |
| March 2016 | Became the first private firm in Korea to issue a green bond, worth US$500 million. |
| 2015 | Introduction of the 1.4 L (D4FC) U diesel engine in the Hyundai Creta (GS) model |
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