Hyundai Motor Company
Automotive & MobilityGlobal automotive leader pioneering electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, autonomous driving, and advanced robotics.
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Quick Facts
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Founded
- 1967
- Employees
- 120,000+
- Valuation
- Korea Exchange Listed (005380) — ~$50B Cap
About Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a premier multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai operates the world's largest single integrated automobile manufacturing plant in Ulsan, South Korea, alongside major production facilities across the United States, India, the Czech Republic, and Brazil.
Together with its subsidiary Kia and luxury brand Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group ranks as one of the world's top three automotive groups by global sales volume. Hyundai is an electric mobility leader through its dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) powering the IONIQ lineup, its hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles (XCIENT), and its robotics arm, Boston Dynamics.
What Hyundai Motor Company Does
Passenger & Commercial Vehicles
Sedans, SUVs (Tucson, Santa Fe, Creta), electric vehicles (IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6), and heavy commercial vehicles.
Genesis Luxury Brand
Premium sedans (G70, G80, G90) and luxury electrified SUVs competing in the global tier-one luxury segment.
Electrification & E-GMP Technology
Dedicated 800V fast-charging EV architectures, integrated drive axles, and solid-state battery development.
Robotics & Future Mobility
Boston Dynamics mobile robotics (Spot, Atlas, Stretch), urban air mobility (Supernal), and autonomous driving.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Hyundai Motor Company.
- EV Powertrain & Battery Systems
- Vehicle Software & Connected Car (SDV)
- Autonomous Driving & ADAS
- Automotive Body & Mechanical Design
Hyundai Motor Company's History
- 1967Founded in Seoul
Chung Ju-yung founds Hyundai Motor Company in Seoul, initially assembling the Cortina in partnership with Ford.
- 1975Hyundai Pony Launch
Releases the Hyundai Pony, South Korea's first mass-produced domestic passenger car, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
- 2020IONIQ Brand & Boston Dynamics Acquisition
Launches the IONIQ dedicated battery-electric brand and acquires robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics.
- 2024Global EV Manufacturing Expansion
Breaks global production records and commissions high-tech dedicated EV manufacturing plants in the US and India.
Purpose & Values
“Progress for Humanity”
