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Hyundai business and news from across the web.- Future Hyundai and Kia cars might never need air fresheners thanks to UV techFuture Hyundai and Kia vehicles may incorporate Far-UVC technology to eliminate odors, potentially negating the need for traditional air fresheners. This advanced UV technology aims to provide a cleaner and fresher interior environment for car occupants.
Android Show: I/O Edition Reveals Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, And More Tech UpdatesGoogle's Android Show: I/O Edition previewed Gemini Intelligence, an advanced generative AI set to launch on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer. A new laptop, the Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence, will also be released this fall. The event also detailed updates for Android Auto, including enhanced navigation and media playback features, alongside significant security enhancements for Android and Gemini.- The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)The 2026 New York International Auto Show featured several notable electric vehicle debuts and concepts, including the three-row Subaru Getaway SUV and the rugged Hyundai Boulder Concept. Other highlights included the US-bound Kia EV3, the luxurious Genesis GV60 Magma, and the performance-oriented Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT.
- Uber robotaxi rides are now available for passengers in Las VegasUber has launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, allowing passengers to hail autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs through the Uber app. Riders will be notified and can opt out of a robotaxi if matched, with options for human support available. The service, piloted since 2022, plans to remove safety drivers by year-end and expand city-wide, with a similar pilot planned for Tokyo in late 2026.
- Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US productionHonda has canceled the production of three electric vehicles, including the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 sedan, and Acura RSX, which were nearing completion at its Ohio EV Hub. The company cited eased regulations, US tariffs, and slowing EV demand due to policy changes as reasons for the cancellations. Honda will now focus on next-generation hybrids and will only release EVs when demand justifies it, with a significant restructuring expected to cost up to $15.7 billion.