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Hyundai Motor’s Namyang R&D Center drives software-defined vehicle transformation

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The korea Herald News
· Jun 28, 2026
BYD doubles down on Korea with first PHEV
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· Jul 10, 2026
Group 1 Automotive: How Maintenance Services Redefine The Company's Future
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NDTV
· Jul 4, 2026
Kia Teases Electric, Hybrid Vehicle For India: Syros EV, Sorento Likely?
Kia India has teased a new electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle for launch in India.
Korea Times News
· Jul 3, 2026
Hyundai Motor to invest $27.3 bil. in southeast to develop mobility, physical AI
Hyundai Motor to invest $27.3 bil. in southeast to develop mobility, physical AI
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Top EV Partnerships in India Powering Drivn’s Electric Mobility and EV Fleet Solutions
Drivn Transition Pvt Ltd’s EV partnerships in India with Energy in Motion, Montra Electric, Switch Mobility, and, recently, BillionE Mobility are shaping how commercial fleets adopt electric vehicles. These collaborations represent some of the most important EV collaborations in India because they directly address the core barriers of cost, infrastructure, and scalability in commercial EV adoption. Key EV Partnerships of Drivn Transition Pvt. Limited Energy in Motion: Deployment of 1,000 electric trucks supported by battery-swapping and operational planning BillionE Mobility: Introduction of 200 electric trucks for freight operations and electrified corridor development Switch Mobility: EV leasing solutions enabling fleet operators
CNBC
· Jun 24, 2026
Toyota gains on General Motors in new U.S. sales forecast: 'GM may be looking over their shoulder'
Toyota has notably leaned into hybrid vehicles while GM and others bet on all-electric vehicles, which saw lower-than-expected adoption from consumers.
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