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• [New] Hyundai, which completed its full acquisition of Boston Dynamics earlier in 2026, hopes to boost production of the Spot and Stretch robot models, as well as the new Atlas model. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Hyundai has supplied FIFA with a fleet of 994 cars and 506 buses across the US, Canada and Mexico, while Kia will deploy 660 vehicles across North America. The Guardian
• Hyundai Motor has published its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting RE100 fulfilment in Europe, North America, and India and a shareholder returns programme with a minimum 35% return target over 2025-2027. Automotive World
• Hyundai is committed to investing $26 billion in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028. The Drive
• Hyundai plans to combat steep U.S. auto tariffs through localization of production. Advanced Manufacturing
• High-voltage wiring harness for 800 V EV platforms is the fastest-growing sub-category at ~7.1% CAGR through 2034, with Hyundai, Porsche, and Kia leading 800 V platform deployments commercially. IMARC Group
• Hyundai said Atlas reduces repetitive human physical tasks such as carrying objects, which reduces human physical burden by performing higher-risk tasks; laying the groundwork for robot commercialization and collaborative human-robot environment. Yahoo News Canada
• In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai Motor will continue its commitment to carbon reduction as a full lineup provider with industry-leading ICE, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies. Cision PR Newswire
• The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is likely to offer an EREV powertrain option. Motor1.com
• Hyundai committed to producing 30,000 Atlas humanoid robots annually by 2028, deploying 25,000 of them internally across Hyundai and Kia plants, beginning at the Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia. David Shapiro's Substack
• Boston Dynamics and Hyundai are building a dedicated production facility targeting 30,000 Atlas units per year by 2028. Medium
• Range and Charging Using the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 as a measuring stick, we expect the 2026 Ioniq 6 to get a max range of about 342 miles with the bigger battery, rear-wheel drive, and 18-inch wheels. KBB
• We expect the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 to start at about $40,000 for the base SE model with the Standard Range battery. KBB
• By early 2026, Hyundai confirmed that the regular Ioniq 6 will not return for the 2026 model year in the U.S., citing slow sales and shifting priorities toward crossovers and higher-demand EVs. Recharged
• Not only is Hyundai putting humanoid robots to work in its own auto factories, but it also plans to be able to manufacture 30,000 robots a year by 2028. Heavy Duty Trucking
• Hyundai is introducing advanced safety technologies that not only prevent accidents in direct driving scenarios, such as through airbags, seat belts, and ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), but also proactively protect both passengers and pedestrians from potential risks. HYUNDAI MOTORS

Last updated: 16 July 2026