Hyundai

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Hyundai Motor Company, commonly referred to as Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, producing a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles.

Hyundai

Basic information
Founded	1967
Type	Public
Industry	Automotive
Official website	https://hyundai.com/

Hyundai has also been accused of selling customer's telemetry data to third-party Verisk which then performed risk assessments and generated reports that insurance companies purchased for drivers.

Consumer Protection and Right to Repair

Hyundai customers were quoted $56,000 CAD for a new battery pack plus labor cost. This figure has sparked controversy, as it effectively makes replacement economically unfeasible.

Hyundai tried to blame the misquote on one "independent" dealer, despite the fact that multiple sources have confirmed identical pricing across authorized dealerships.