TikTok creator Cars2Work Auto Repair advised a customer to consider selling a 2018 Hyundai Sonata after finding J‑B Weld and DIY transmission repairs; the customer said he still owed money.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found inflators made by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd. likely ruptured and caused 10 deaths and two serious injuries in 12 crashes.
Hyundai’s 1986 U.S. debut with the Giugiaro‑designed Excel led to rapid sales, Mitsubishi badge‑engineering ties, and roots in Korea’s early rebadged luxury‑car practices.
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Kjell Gruner said at the 2026 New York Auto Show he “wouldn’t rule out” a Volkswagen pickup, citing unibody and body-on-frame options.
Hyundai is developing a body-on-frame midsize pickup and is exploring HEV, EREV, ICE and EV powertrains while prioritizing rear-seat comfort and fuel efficiency, Olabisi Boyle said.
NHTSA announced an initial decision to permanently ban DTN-made airbag inflators after investigations linked ruptures to 10 deaths and two serious injuries in 12 crashes.
Ford said its retail share rose to 11.6% in Q1 even as sales fell 8.8%, citing SUV strength and supply constraints while automakers experienced mixed, mostly negative March results.
Affordability and higher gas prices hurt U.S. auto deliveries in Q1, with General Motors, Toyota, Ford and others down, while Hyundai and Kia set first-quarter records.
Hyundai showed the Boulder concept and confirmed a production midsize body-on-frame pickup will arrive by 2030, while expanding its XRT off-road subbrand and phasing out the Santa Cruz.
Kristin, from Huntington, WV, wants a smaller AWD crossover under $25,000; the What Car Should You Buy? column suggests considering depreciated used PHEVs such as a Hyundai Tucson PHEV.