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Lab Automation Market to Reach $11.31 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Pharmaceutical & Biotech R&D Expenditures and Increasing Demand for Automated Laboratories and Instruments – Report by Meticulous Research®

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REDDING, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new market research report titled, ‘Lab Automation Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Product (Liquid Handling, Nucleic Acid Purification System, Microplate Reader, ELISA, LIMS, ELN), Application (Drug Discovery, Diagnostics, Genomics),End User—Global Forecast to 2031.

The lab automation market is projected to reach $11.31 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2024 to 2031.

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Rising pharmaceutical and biotech R&D expenditures, the increasing demand for automated laboratories and instruments, the high prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, and initiatives supporting life sciences R&D are driving the growth of the lab automation market. However, the high costs of advanced lab automation equipment and funding & infrastructure limitations in developing countries are factors restraining the growth of this market.

Furthermore, growth in genomics & proteomics research, the increasing focus on food safety & quality, rising awareness & growing adoption of personalized medicines, and emerging economies are expected to generate growth opportunities for the players operating in the lab automation market. However, equipment maintenance & repair and data security & privacy concerns are major challenges impacting market growth.

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Automated Laboratories: Effective Management of Clinical Workflows

Lab automation is being widely adopted in clinical laboratories to increase accuracy and efficiency and reduce costs and errors. In the field of medicine, a diagnostic error can incur very high costs. Hence, automating clinical laboratories can significantly reduce human errors and associated costs.

Automating clinical laboratories can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Quick and reliable diagnostic results allow medical professionals to initiate appropriate treatments, improving the chances of patient survival. Additionally, limited resources, long waiting times for diagnostic results, and the shortage of skilled laboratory staff can lead to poor patient outcomes. The implementation of lab automation in clinical laboratories helps mitigate these issues and provides quick and reliable results, improving patient outcomes.

In the U.S., an estimated 10–20% of diagnoses are inaccurate and result in 40,000–80,000 deaths each year. Automation improves the ordering, testing, and reporting of diagnostic tests and ensures higher throughput, increased productivity, efficient use of reagents & materials, and standardization, decreasing errors and improving turnaround times.

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The players operating in this market are focused on launching new automated diagnostic instruments. For instance:

In May 2024, Abbott Laboratories (U.S.) launched its GLP Systems Track in India to support the high-volume needs of laboratories.In September 2023, Yourgene Health plc (U.K.) launched the Yourgene MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) workflows.In June 2023, Becton, Dickinson and Company (U.S.) launched its BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System for cellular diagnostic applications.In January 2023, QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands) launched the EZ2 Connect MDx Platform for automated sample processing in diagnostic labs.In May 2022, Becton, Dickinson and Company (U.S.) launched BD COR MX, a fully automated, high-throughput infectious disease molecular diagnostics platform.

Lab Automation Market Analysis: Key Segmental Findings

By Product: In 2024, the systems segment is expected to account for the major share of 71.5% of the lab automation market. However, the software segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period of 2024–2031.By Application: In 2024, the drug discovery segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. However, the clinical diagnostics segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024–2031.By End User: In 2024, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies’ segment is expected to account for the largest share of 41.0% of the global market.

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Geographic Analysis:

North America Dominates the Global Market

North America is expected to account for the largest share of 40.8% of the lab automation market. In terms of value, in 2024, the U.S. is expected to account for the major share of 92% of the lab automation market in North America. Pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. are at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, with a strong emphasis on the implementation of lab automation systems to enhance operational efficiency and gain a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical sector. The adoption of lab automation technologies is driven by several factors, including the surging need for high-throughput analysis, increasing investments in research and development, laboratories’ growing need for increased efficiency, precision, and productivity, and the increasing focus on genomics research and genetic testing. These dynamics are boosting the adoption of lab automation across the country. The U.S. has low market barriers for developing and commercializing pharmaceuticals due to the supportive domestic environment. With the availability of government funding for research activities, robust capital markets, and strong academic research in the country, the U.S. is the world’s largest scientific research base, attracting most global venture capital investments in the biotechnology industry.

Asia-Pacific to Witness Rapid Growth

Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth over the forecast period, with the regional market reaching $2.74 billion by 2031. The high growth of this regional market is driven by the expanding pharmaceutical & biotechnology industries, rapidly improving healthcare infrastructure, growth in pharmaceutical research, and increasing government funding in APAC. The Asia-Pacific region has become one of the most attractive markets for healthcare & life sciences companies worldwide, primarily due to changing demographics and accelerated economic growth in the region. Countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Indonesia are expanding their healthcare infrastructure, driving the demand for laboratory automation.

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In 2024, China is expected to account for the largest share of the lab automation market in Asia-Pacific. The country’s large market share is mainly attributed to government initiatives focusing on research and development, increasing R&D expenditures of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, favorable regulatory policies, the rising prevalence of infectious & chronic diseases, the rising geriatric population, and the increased demand for lab automation among clinical laboratories due to increased disease prevalence.

Germany Continues to Dominate the Lab Automation Market in Europe

In 2024, Germany is expected to account for the largest share of the lab automation market in Europe. Factors such as increasing government investments in the pharmaceutical industry, growing biotech & pharmaceutical R&D expenditures, rising healthcare spending, increasing sample volumes in laboratories due to the rising incidence of chronic and infectious diseases, the increased demand for precision medicines, and the rising focus on genomics research contribute to the country’s largest market share. Germany has a favorable environment for developing and producing research-intensive, high-grade products. According to German Trade & Invest, in 2021, the pharmaceutical industry in Germany invested over $9.1 billion (€7.7 billion) in research and development. Additionally, the government and funding organizations have pledged to substantially increase public & private R&D spending and researchers by 2030 as part of the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Thus, increasing government funding for research, the wide availability of technologically advanced laboratory informatics solutions, and laboratories’ need to reduce errors, and associated costs are expected to drive the growth of the lab automation market in Germany.

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Lab Automation Market: Competition Analysis

This report offers a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios, geographic presence, and key growth strategies adopted over the past 3–4 years. Major companies in the lab automation market have implemented various strategies to expand their product offerings and global footprints and augment their market shares. The key strategies followed by most companies in the lab automation market include product launches, product enhancements, approvals, partnerships, collaborations, agreements, acquisitions, and expansions. The key players operating in the lab automation market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Revvity, Inc. (U.S.), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Waters Corporation (U.S.), Tecan Group Ltd. (Switzerland), F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Switzerland), Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany), Abbott Laboratories (U.S.), Becton, Dickinson and Company (U.S.), Hudson Robotics, Inc. (U.S.), and Hamilton Company (U.S.).

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Lab Automation Industry Overview: Latest Developments from Key Industry Players

In July 2024, INPECO SA (Switzerland) launched FlexLab X, a next-generation total lab automation system (TLA), at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM 2024). This system can combine analyzers from different vendors, enable space-saving layouts, offers a sleek graphical user interface, and streamlines workflows.In February 2024, Carbon, Inc. (U.S.) launched its Automatic Operation (AO) suite of solutions designed to meet the needs of dental labs, setting new standards in lab automation.In September 2023, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. launched the PTC Tempo 48/48 and PTC Tempo 384 thermal cyclers that are designed to aid PCR applications such as sequencing, cloning, and genotyping.In August 2023, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd launched the Cobas Connection Modules (CCM) sample conveyor systems to enable flexibility in laboratory designs.In July 2023, Agilent Technologies, Inc. launched the BioTek Gen6 Software, which is used for all BioTek detection instruments. This software also provides an intuitive user interface that offers complete control of BioTek microplate readers for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence measurements for endpoint and kinetic assays.In July 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. launched the Diomni Enterprise Software, which provides a digital platform to support testing workflows in order to accommodate rapidly evolving needs.In July 2023, Bio-Rad Laboratories launched the IH-500TM NEXT System, a fully automated system for use with Bio-Rad’s ID Cards for routine testing and specialized testing such as newborn screening.In February 2023, Revvity, Inc. launched the EnVision Nexus Multimode Microplate Reader, which provides high-throughput screening and accelerates drug discovery results.In February 2023, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences collaborated with Sciex (U.S.) to provide comprehensive workflows for high-throughput screening HT-ADME and synthetic biology studies. The Echo MS System, which is based on Sciex’s Acoustic Ejection Mass Spectrometry technology, is now compatible with Beckman’s Echo Liquid Handlers.In February 2023, Tecan Group Ltd. collaborated with Element Biosciences, Inc. (U.S.) to offer a true benchtop NGS workflow with the MagicPrep NGS and AVITI System. This collaboration was aimed at enabling the direct conversion of NGS libraries without affecting sample quality.In June 2022, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launched the Biomek NGeniuS liquid handling system to automate the labor-intensive process of manual library construction and reagent transfers. The system also eliminates loading errors.In April 2022, Revvity, Inc. collaborated with Scitara Corporation (U.S.) to integrate PerkinElmer’s Signals Research Suite informatics platform and Scitara’s iPaaS universal connectivity solution to facilitate fully connected laboratories along with standard data integrity, data mobility, system flexibility, and user reconfigurability.

The report provides a competitive dashboard summarizing the market positioning of the 20 profiled market players in four quadrants, namely Industry Leaders, Differentiators, Emerging Companies, and Vanguards. These companies are positioned based on various parameters, including revenue, depth of offerings, brand equity, geographic presence, innovation, and organic & inorganic growth strategies. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (U.S), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Switzerland), Hamilton Company (U.S.), Abbott Laboratories (U.S.), and Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany) are positioned in the industry leaders quadrant.

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Lab Automation Market Assessment–by Product

SystemsAutomated Liquid Handling SystemsAutomated Nucleic Acid Purification SystemsAutomated ELISA SystemsAutomated Microplate ReadersAutomated Storage & Retrieval SystemsOther Lab Automation SystemsSoftwareLaboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)Workstation/Equipment Automation SoftwareScientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)

Lab Automation Market Assessment–by Application

Drug DiscoveryClinical DiagnosticsGenomics & Proteomics ResearchOther Applications

(Note: Other applications include bioprocessing in biotechnology, cell analysis, basic research, forensic analysis, and quality control in the F&B industry.)

Lab Automation Market Assessment–by End User

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology CompaniesHospitals & Diagnostic LaboratoriesAcademic & Research InstitutesOther End Users

(Note: Other end users include the food & agriculture industries, forensic laboratories, blood banks, and environmental & quality testing laboratories.)

Lab Automation Market Assessment–by Geography

North AmericaU.S.CanadaEuropeGermanyU.K.FranceItalySpainRest of Europe (RoE)Asia-Pacific (APAC)ChinaJapanIndiaRest of APAC (RoAPAC)Latin AmericaMiddle East & Africa

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Lab Automation Market Research Summary

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244

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Forecast Period

2024-2031

Base Year

2023

CAGR

7.30 %

Market Size (Value)

$11.31 billion

Market Size (Volume)

NA

Countries Covered

North America (U.S., Canada), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, RoE), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, RoAPAC), Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Companies

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), Revvity, Inc. (U.S.), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Waters Corporation (U.S.), Tecan Group Ltd. (Switzerland), F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Switzerland), Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany), Abbott Laboratories (U.S.), Becton, Dickinson, and Company (U.S.), Hudson Robotics, Inc. (U.S.), Hamilton Company (U.S.)

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Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI SummitExecutive Chair Euisun Chung presented, “Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solution company,” adding, “The ultimate Physical AI vision we pursue is the realization of integrated intelligence at the city level”The Group to leverage manufacturing competitiveness and leading robotics capabilities centered on Boston Dynamics, while establishing a data flywheel system connecting real-world operational data with continuous AI model advancementThe Group to leverage strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMindThe Group to collaborate with NVIDIA to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities

… The initiative to support Korea’s Physical AI industry through an open ecosystem

The Group to cultivate strategic domestic hubs through investments in Saemangeum AI Valley and future advanced industries in Korea’s Yeongnam region

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California.

The event brought together approximately 150 attendees, including Executive Chair Chung, business leaders from major Korean companies, executives from leading U.S. technology firms, startup representatives and students.

At the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented the Group’s roadmap for advancing Physical AI and outlined strategic collaboration plans with global technology leaders.

“Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing by expanding into autonomous driving, robotics and AI Defined Factories, accelerating our transformation into a Physical AI solution company.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Accelerating the Transition to a Physical AI Solution Company

Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision extends beyond intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI seamlessly connects and optimizes entire operations. Ultimately, the Group envisions integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is organically connected and operated through AI.

A key differentiator for the Group is its ability to create a data flywheel that continuously connects real-world operations with AI advancement. Drawing on extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, mobility, robotics and service operations, the Group is positioned to deploy, refine and scale Physical AI technologies in real industrial environments.

Executive Chair Chung also outlined strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind, to further advance Physical AI capabilities.

By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing competitiveness, mobility and robotics technologies and extensive operational data with the AI infrastructure and algorithm capabilities of global technology leaders, the Group aims to help foster a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.

Executive Chair Chung also introduced initiatives designed to support the growth of Korea’s robotics and AI ecosystem, including the development of a Robot Reference Platform with NVIDIA that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities, as well as investments in initiatives such as the Saemangeum AI Valley.

Physical AI Vision: From Intelligent Devices to Integrated Intelligence at the City Level

During the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision.

“The ultimate Physical AI vision Hyundai Motor Group pursues begins with intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots, expands to intelligent spaces such as AI factories, and ultimately realizes integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is seamlessly connected and operated.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung

The Group’s vision begins with intelligent devices, where AI capabilities enhance vehicles and robots. It then expands to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI autonomously integrates logistics, production and quality management across entire operations.

Ultimately, Hyundai Motor Group envisions city-level intelligence, where critical infrastructure and assets — including energy, mobility and robotics systems — are connected and optimized in real time.

Executive Chair Chung also highlighted the Group’s key strengths in realizing its Physical AI vision:

World-class manufacturing competitiveness: Hyundai Motor Group has built extensive expertise through decades of operating global manufacturing facilities, managing quality systems and optimizing supply chains. This foundation enables the Group to apply AI technologies to products, processes and services while rapidly validating and scaling innovations in real-world environments.Leading robotics capabilities: Hyundai Motor Group has established robotics as a key pillar of its future business portfolio. Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot Spot®, logistics robot Stretch®, and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s next-generation mobile robot platform MobED are recognized for combining technological competitiveness with real-world applicability.

In particular, the humanoid robot Atlas® is emerging as a representative example of Physical AI, supporting and collaborating with people across manufacturing, logistics and mobility environments.

Establishing a data flywheel system: Hyundai Motor Group is establishing a data flywheel system that leverages data generated across manufacturing operations, vehicles, logistics systems and robotics demonstrations to continuously advance AI models. Enhanced algorithms are then reapplied to real-world operations, creating a virtuous cycle that improves performance and strengthens Physical AI capabilities.

Accelerating the Future of Physical AI Through Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders

Executive Chair Chung also outlined concrete initiatives to position Hyundai Motor Group as a leader in human-centered Physical AI through strategic collaborations with NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind.

“By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s strengths in manufacturing, robotics and data with the capabilities of global technology leaders, we can help create a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

NVIDIA – Advancing Physical AI infrastructure and talent development

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding collaboration with NVIDIA to strengthen Physical AI infrastructure and cultivate AI talent. Building on a supply agreement for 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and a memorandum of understanding signed last year to advance Korea’s Physical AI capabilities, the Group is pursuing a range of initiatives, including the establishment of Hyundai Motor Group Robot Application Center, as well as various collaborations aimed at strengthening Korea’s Physical AI infrastructure and AI talent ecosystem, including the NVIDIA’s AI Technology Center.

In manufacturing, the Group is leveraging NVIDIA’s platform to create more sophisticated digital twins of production facilities, enhancing process design, operational optimization and validation efficiency. The collaboration also includes the integration of NVIDIA’s autonomous driving solutions, including automotive semiconductors, sensors and architecture, with Hyundai Motor Group vehicle platforms.

Waymo – Strengthening autonomous driving collaboration

Hyundai Motor Group continues to strengthen its strategic partnership with Waymo in the autonomous driving sector to support the development of a safe and innovative autonomous driving ecosystem. Autonomous driving vehicles require a wide range of specialized capabilities, including redundant systems for steering, braking, power and communications, dedicated features such as power-operated doors, as well as enhanced functional safety and cybersecurity technologies.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce IONIQ 5 vehicles with specific autonomous-ready modifications at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

Google DeepMind – Accelerating next-generation humanoid robotics

Boston Dynamics has established a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of next-generation humanoid robots. Advanced AI models and training systems are essential for robots to perform complex tasks in real-world environments and collaborate effectively with people. Through this partnership, Boston Dynamics robots are expected to achieve greater autonomy and adapt more effectively to complex operating environments.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to establish a robot production facility in the U.S. with an annual capacity of up to 30,000 units by 2028. The Atlas humanoid robot will first be deployed at production facilities including HMGMA before broader deployment is expanded through phased validation.

Building an Open Ecosystem Through the Robot Reference Platform and Continued Investment in Korea’s Physical AI Future

Executive Chair Chung also outlined initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Korea’s Physical AI ecosystem through open collaboration and continued investment.

“The outcomes of collaboration with global technology leaders should contribute to the growth of Korea’s Physical AI industry. To that end, Hyundai Motor Group plans to foster an open ecosystem that supports innovation in robotics and AI technologies.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Key initiatives to build an open ecosystem for robotics and AI innovation include:

Robot Reference Platform: Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are collaborating to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities.

The platform will provide research robot models to universities, research institutes and startups, helping foster an open ecosystem that supports technological innovation and the development of Physical AI talent while contributing to the broader growth of Korea’s robotics and AI industries. 

Supporting universities, research institutes and startups: The Robot Reference Platform is expected to provide universities, research institutes and startups with a standardized hardware and software environment, enabling them to more easily develop and validate Physical AI technologies. The initiative aims to help address challenges faced by organizations with innovative ideas but limited access to commercialization opportunities and validation infrastructure.

Hyundai Motor Group is also continuing large-scale investments aimed at driving the next leap forward in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem. Continued investments in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem include:

Saemangeum AI Valley: In the Saemangeum region of Jeonbuk State, the Group is developing Saemangeum AI Valley, which includes an approximate KRW 9 trillion investment in AI data centers, robotics manufacturing clusters, electrolyzer plants and AI hydrogen city infrastructure. 

In particular, the robotics manufacturing cluster will serve not only as a production base for the Group’s own robotics products, but also as a robotics foundry that provides manufacturing services for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack manufacturing expertise.

Advanced industrial hubs in the Yeongnam region: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest a total of KRW 42 trillion over the next decade to foster advanced industrial hubs focused on AI-driven manufacturing, future aerospace industries and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group aims to strengthen key foundations for the Physical AI era, including data and energy infrastructure, robotics production capabilities and real-world validation capabilities. The Group also expects these investments to contribute to enhanced industrial competitiveness, balanced regional development, job creation and broader economic vitality in Korea.

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Newsroom, Genesis Newsroom

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