Hyundai Motor Group Named Automaker of the Year at 2026 AutoTech Awards
Hyundai Motor Group was named Automaker of the Year at the 2026 AutoTech Awards, recognizing its leadership in connected mobility, EV innovation, safety, and design.
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- 800 volts
What Happened
Hyundai Motor Group received the Automaker of the Year award at the inaugural combined AutoTech Awards and WardsAuto ceremony on June 2, 2026. This marks the first group-level recognition for the Group's technology leadership, following Hyundai Motor America's 'OEM of the Year' awards in 2021 and 2024. Judges cited three consecutive World Car of the Year wins, a dedicated EV platform, and consistent IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and design accolades.
Hyundai Motor America wins OEM of the Year
Hyundai Motor America wins OEM of the Year
Hyundai Motor Group named Automaker of the Year at AutoTech Awards
“This award belongs to our teams. Every day, they push the boundaries of what a vehicle can be—refining our EV platform, perfecting 800-volt charging, and raising the bar on safety and design. Being named Automaker of the Year affirms that their work is being felt. And it challenges us to go further.”
- Three consecutive World Car of the Year wins
- Dedicated EV platform
- Regular IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards
- Design accolades
Why this matters
The award underscores Hyundai's consistent innovation and unified technology ecosystem across its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, building on prior industry recognitions.
Terms in This Story
- AutoTech Awards
- Annual awards recognizing automotive technology and innovation.
- 800-volt charging
- An electric vehicle charging system that enables faster charging speeds.
- software-defined vehicle
- A vehicle where features and functions are controlled by software rather than hardware.
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