Hyundai Motor Group was named “Car Company of the Year” at the Autotech Awards 2026 in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group said on the 2nd local time that it received the award at the Autotech Awards 2026, held at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The AutoTech Awards, organized by global ICT research firm Informa, recognize innovative technologies and companies in the automotive and mobility sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), Connectivity, software, safety, and the Connected Car ecosystem. The judges cited Hyundai Motor Group’s three consecutive World Car of the Year wins, its dedicated EV platform, development of an 800V ultra-fast charging system, and its record of winning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) and design awards as reasons for the honor. Hyundai Motor America (HMA) previously won the award’s predecessor, “Automaker of the Year,” in 2021 and 2024. This is the first time Hyundai Motor Group has received the honor at the group level. A Hyundai Motor Group official said, "We plan to strengthen the performance, safety, and design competitiveness of our EV platform, while accelerating our Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) strategy and expanding our global connected mobility capabilities." This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.