Boston Dynamics appoints former Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as chief executive to guide the Hyundai-controlled robotics company’s innovation and commercialization efforts. The company develops robotic systems for industrial and other real-world environments, while Hyundai plans to deploy its Atlas robot at a Georgia plant starting in 2028 and build capacity to produce as many as 30,000 humanoids annually.
Hyundai Motor America supported Operation Frodo’s latest cross-country dog rescue mission in the all-electric IONIQ 9. In partnership with Animal Rescue Rigs, an all-volunteer crew transported 16 endangered shelter beagles from Omaha, Nebraska, to adoptive homes in the Portland, Oregon, area.
Hyundai Motor America reported May 2026 sales of 87,468 units, up 3% compared with May 2025. The company says demand remains strong for its electric and hybrid vehicle lineup.
Hyundai Motor America reports its strongest first quarter on record, with total sales climbing 1%. Hybrid-electric sales jump 50% in March and 61% for Q1, led by the IONIQ 5 and HEV lineup. The report covers March 2026 and first-quarter sales.
