Five Hyundai models were named to U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles list. The Tucson and Tucson HEV earned Best Compact SUV for Camping honors, while Kona (Best Subcompact SUV) and Palisade HEV (Best Midsize Hybrid SUV) recognitions for Road Trips. The all-electric IONIQ 9 won in both categories thanks to its roomy cabin and convenience […]
The Detroit News reports about 1,000 UAW workers at Dauch Corp. are entering the second week of a strike against the supplier of axles for General Motors. The company supplies driveline parts for a number of GM vehicles, including pickups and vans from its facility in Three Rivers, Michigan. Negotiators […]
The U.S. Department of Labor is reporting that a former union official has been sentenced following its investigation into embezzlement of member funds. Samantha Zirkle, formerly the treasurer for the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 533, was sentenced to six months of probation for singing and cashing 51 unauthorized […]
Hyundai topped the U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars List, with three models recognized, including the HMMA-built Tucson Hybrid, which took Best Compact Hybrid SUV for the third year in a row. The Tucson Hybrid and IONIQ 5 (Best Compact Electric SUV) each earned their third consecutive title, while […]
The court-appointed Federal Monitor charged with oversight of the United Auto Workers union has found UAW leadership “deliberately trumped up false charges of wrongdoing against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock.” The findings are the result of on-going investigations of the union designed to ferret out misconduct following a series of scandals that […]
HMMA participated in Wilson Elementary School’s Career Day Expo on April 23, engaging students in grades Pre K through fifth grade in career exploration. Team Members introduced students to the many different kinds of jobs that help keep the plant running, giving them an overview of the people and roles […]
A review of the United Auto Workers official filings with the U.S. Department of Labor for 2025 show some eye-raising expenditures. For starters, the union had to spend $8.3 million on monitoring its own leadership. The funds were paid to the law firm appointed by a federal court to monitor […]
Hyundai earned six 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) and one 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) awards from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), highlighting the brand’s commitment to crashworthiness and occupant protection. The 2026 IIHS evaluations now require a good rating in the moderate front overlap test for both awards and feature […]
Hyundai is deepening its investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education through Hyundai Hope, the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative focused on preparing the next generation of innovators. Building on years of successful pilot programming, Hyundai is expanding its partnerships with the STEP Foundation and the SAE Foundation in […]
At Hyundai Motor Company’s annual general shareholder meeting, President and CEO José Muñoz announced a bold, multi‑year product and manufacturing strategy that underscores the brand’s long‑term commitment to North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. From 2026 through 2030, Hyundai plans to introduce 36 all‑new or significantly enhanced […]