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The North American Car and Truck of the Year were unveiled today at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.

Did the voters get it right?

Remember the " Kia Boyz"? Well, thanks to car theft caused by those folks and others, and thanks to accusations of failure to properly address the problem, Hyundai and Kia are on the hook for half a billion dollars.

It's time again for the TTAC podcast!

As I mentioned, the star of the LA Auto Show for me was the Hyundai Crater Concept.

For the simple reason that it looks cool.

Hyundai is recalling about 85,000 Sonata models from 2020–2023 because a faulty check valve may allow air into the fuel tank. This can cause the tank to swell and touch hot exhaust components, which may melt the tank and increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the check valve and inspect the fuel tank and engine control software, making repairs as needed at no cost. Owner notification letters are scheduled for January 16, 2026.

At about the same time my watch was vibrating me awake for the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show media day, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a band playing 30-odd floors below.

No, I wasn't dreaming -- a band that was apparently part of the auto-show festivities was getting in some pre-breakfast practice.

The media day of the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show is basically over. It's almost Miller Time here on the West Coast.

We've covered the biggies -- Jeep Recon, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Crater, Lucid Gravity Touring -- and we have some Volvo and Genesis news set for tomorrow, plus a little more Jeep stuff.

What, based on what you've seen from our coverage and elsewhere, did you like from the show? What did you not like?

LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai has gotten weird at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, thanks to the Hyundai Crater Concept.

If you’re someone that prefers to work on your own vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that simple jobs haven’t gotten any easier over the years. You are certainly not alone in feeling that way. Automakers are very obviously making formerly simple maintenance routines an absolute chore and the latest example comes from the owner of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N who dared to try and change his own brakes after some hard use.

Kia has announced that it will be partnering with Disney to offer customizable infotainment screens, featuring the “beloved characters from the studio’s most iconic entertainment brands.” Depending upon your personal preferences and (let’s be honest) gender, this corporate collaboration could either be wonderful news or one of the sadder things you’ve learned this week.

Hyundai has a hit on its hands with the Palisade three-row crossover SUV. Since it arrived for the 2020 model year, it’s been quiet, comfortable, and roomy, all while delivering a class-above luxury experience. For its second generation launched with the 2026 model year, it is larger and even more comfortable, but in the powertrain department Hyundai made it worse only to make it better.

Despite constant assurances from the industry that cybersecurity is everyone’s top priority, there’s been another massive data breach. This time it affects the personal data of up to 2.7 million Hyundai Motor Group customers — potentially encompassing addresses, phone numbers, driver’s licenses, and even Social Security numbers.

Today's recall revolves are the 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Federal EV tax credits ended a few days ago, which led to a buying frenzy as people rushed to grab an electric model before the incentives expired. Hyundai’s EVs were not eligible for the credits due to their foreign build locations and other factors, but it offered deep incentives to compensate. The automaker will continue offering discounts going forward, even as the tax credits disappear, as it recently announced significantly lower prices for the 2026 Ioniq 5.

In this Review, I drive the top of the line Calligraphy around a wide variety of roads and then head off road in the new for 2026 XRT Pro.

Hyundai sees the U.S. as its largest growth opportunity and plans to produce more than 80% of U.S.-sold vehicles locally by 2030, up from roughly 40% today.

Hyundai has built quite the electric vehicle business over the last few years, but its upcoming release takes its electrification efforts in a different direction. The automaker is expected to announce a new extended-range EV, its first, which will go on sale in 2027.

Our guest contributor, Connie Peters, has a video review of Hyundai's popular Palisade for you. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and XRT are versions of the same car with very different missions.

Updated at 3:00 p.m. ET with new information on the arrested individuals.

Immigration officials descended on Hyundai’s factory in Georgia yesterday, arresting hundreds of people at the production facility. Agents from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, DEA, and Georgia State Patrol arrested around 450 people they say were in the country illegally.

Partnerships have become a way for automakers to release new models without some of the associated research and development costs, leading many to pursue joint efforts in recent years. The latest is between General Motors and Hyundai, which recently announced a partnership to develop five new models together, including an electric van.

It’s always a dangerous game to mess with a successful formula. From Sean Connery to Roger Moore (with a brief appearance from George Lazenby in between) in 1973; to Coca-Cola to New Coke in 1985 (and then back again, thankfully); to Garth Brooks’ transformation into Chris Gaines in 1999, the remaking of a class-leader into something different can be fraught with disaster.

Hyundai is recalling a very small number of Ioniq 5s for an issue that could increase the risk of a fire. The automaker recently issued a recall for 10 units over a problem with the bus bar retention bolts, which were insufficiently tightened at the factory.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N broke cover just a few weeks ago, and we recently learned that the automaker was pulling out all the stops to make the car as exciting as possible, with the automaker saying that it pursued performance without caring too much about the bottom line. Unsurprisingly, that focus comes at the expense of production volume, as Hyundai will reportedly limit annual output to just 6,000 units globally.

The Hyundai Palisade has been considered a solid value since it was release several years ago, but its price has become less appealing since that time. Hyundai recently priced the SUV for the 2026 model year, and most trims see an increase.

Most new vehicles have to make financial sense before they can enter serial production, but occasionally, automakers understand that vibes are more important than the bottom line. Hyundai’s taking that approach with the new Ioniq 6 N, telling its engineers and designers to “do it,” regardless of the dollars and cents.

Hyundai launched the Ioniq 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England this week. Goodwood, besides having a name that makes our inner 13-year-old snicker, is one of the most well-known international motorsports events.

Hyundai has teased the Ioniq 6 N and the car has been an open secret for a while now, so today’s reveal comes as no surprise. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will arrive with rapid acceleration and the same tech-backed performance goodies seen in the related Ioniq 5 N. Pricing and release date details will be available later this year.

We ask a QOTD like this every so often it seems, but based on today's Hyundai news, I need to ask another variation -- do you want a manual transmission?

I own a car with a manual transmission, and I love it to death, but I understand that the format is nowhere near as popular as it once was. The number of vehicles available with a row-your-own option has dwindled as a result, and many new safety technologies are only offered with an automatic. Despite offering a manual option in the Elantra N, Hyundai’s Managing Director of the Europe Technical Center recently said that “Nobody wants manual gearboxes anymore,” which could be one of the first nails in the transmission’s coffin at the Korean automaker.

This will be the global debut of Hyundai’s sedan-ish variant of the hyperactive Ioniq 6 N.

The automaker from Korea will be serving an extra helping of kimchi on the Ioniq 6 when the N variant debuts later this year.

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has been generally well-reviewed, earning strong marks for a nice interior and generous standard features, but the automaker is recalling a handful of the popular SUVs for a potentially serious issue. Hyundai recently recalled 620 Palisades from the 2025 model year for a problem that could cause an electrical short and fire.

The Ioniq 9 is on sale, arriving on dealers’ lots this month, and Hyundai has detailed pricing for the American-made three-row electric SUV. Built in Georgia, the Ioniq 9 is on sale in six trims, all of which are eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

The press days of the 2025 New York International Auto Show are in the books.

NEW YORK -- We've brought you the 2025 New York International Auto Show debuts from Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, and Subaru. And there's more show coverage to come.

Amazon shoppers have been able to buy a Hyundai vehicle on the platform for a while now, but the service was limited to financing only. Dealers have been somewhat unhappy with the arrangement, saying Amazon needs to do more to improve their profitability, and as part of that request, the e-commerce giant is expanding its offering to lease customers.

The Hyundai Palisade debuted several years ago and quickly became one of the brand’s more popular models. It has remained a hot seller and a decent value over the years, and it’s getting a significant overhaul for the 2026 model year that brings big changes, including a new hybrid powertrain and styling updates.

I am in New York for the 2025 New York Auto Show. It's that time of year again.

Hyundai is expanding the Ioniq 6 lineup into a family of vehicles. The automaker recently announced a facelift for the uniquely styled car and revealed its plans for additional upcoming variants, including N-Line and full-fat N configurations.

Many automakers offer free routine maintenance for the first few years of a new car’s life as a way to attract buyers and inspire peace of mind. Despite offering one of the industry’s most robust warranties, Hyundai is doing away with its free maintenance program starting with the 2026 model year.

Despite offering one of the most user-friendly infotainment systems on the market today, Hyundai plans to revamp its technology interfaces in next-generation vehicles. The automaker recently announced its new Pleos software, which will form the basis of future infotainment interfaces and vehicle operating systems.

Hyundai has significantly expanded its North American manufacturing footprint over the last few years, and its massive Georgia production facility recently announced a major milestone. The factory is now open and ready to start rolling new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EVs off the line.

At a press conference in the White House, President Donald Trump commended an upcoming $6 billion investment by Hyundai to further steel production in the state of Louisiana.

Hyundai EV owners gained access to Tesla’s Supercharging network today, giving them more than 20,000 new charging locations across the country. While the automaker will begin installing the necessary Tesla charging hardware in future vehicles, those already on the road need an adapter to use a Supercharger, but they won’t be waiting long, as Hyundai said it would begin shipping the devices soon.

Ward's Auto is reporting that Hyundai and Renault are eyeing a return to the Russian market, assuming that Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal following the former's invasion of the latter.