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Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

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Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. The appointment is expected to help accelerate Hyundai Motor’s (including Kia’s) transition to electric with “top-tier” EV leadership.

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Hyundai, Kia invest in IONITY fast-charging JV

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Kia Motors Company and Hyundai Motor Company,affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai Motor Group, have invested in IONITY, a joint venture established in 2017 between BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, and Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG.

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Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N takes on a Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Macan GTS in an epic drag race

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Credit: Hyundai N Can Hyundai match Lamborghini and Porsche in a race? Watch Hyundai’s most powerful vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, take on a 657 hp Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Macan GTS, and others in an epic super SUV drag race. See how Hyundai’s sporty EV matches up against the competition in the video below.

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Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

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Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. —Hyundai Group Executive Vice President Thomas Schemera. Earlier post.)

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Genesis GV80 luxury electric SUV is coming to take on Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV

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Genesis is set to launch a new luxury mid-size electric SUV, the GV80, that will compete against Tesla’s best-selling Model Y and the Porsche Macan EV. In other words, Genesis looks to take on luxury rivals like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Rivian. The GV90 will be the first Genesis to use Hyunda’s next-gen “eM” platform.

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Hyundai Group appoints Manfred Harrer as Head of Genesis and Performance Development Tech Unit – ET Auto

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Manfred Harrer New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has announced the appointment of Manfred Harrer as Executive Vice President and Head of the newly established Genesis and Performance Development Tech Unit. His expertise is enhanced by his experience at leading brands such as Audi AG, BMW Group, Porsche AG, and Apple Inc.,

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle for 2024 award

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For the second year in a row, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been deemed by Cars.com as its Best Electric Vehicle for 2024. As noted by the automotive classified website in a post, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers a roomy cabin paired with relatively tidy exterior dimensions and avante-garden styling. Tesla’s vehicle lineup is notably absent.

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