Is Beijing Hyundai a Domestic Car?
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No, it is not a domestic car but a joint venture. Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. was established on October 18, 2002, through a joint investment by Beijing Automotive Investment Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea. Beijing Hyundai is located in the Beijing Automotive Production Base in Shunyi District, Beijing. It operates three vehicle production plants, three engine production plants, and one technical center, with an annual vehicle production capacity of 1.05 million units. Since 2016, all new models launched by Beijing Hyundai have been equipped with the BlueLink, CarLife, and CarPlay telematics services, enabling seamless connectivity between car owners and the internet. Key models under the Beijing Hyundai brand include the Sonata, Elantra, Santa Fe, and Tucson. Development History: In 1991, the company released its first independently designed powertrain—the Alpha engine. From 2005 to 2006, Beijing Hyundai continued to expand its product lineup. On June 16, 2005, Beijing Hyundai launched its first urban SUV, the Tucson, marking its debut in the SUV segment. On September 15, the NF Sonata was launched, followed by the Accent on March 16 the next year. This established Beijing Hyundai's initial product lineup covering A0, A, B, and SUV segments. In February 2020, Hyundai and Kia announced plans to produce their new electric vehicles based on the technology platform developed by the California-based EV startup Canoo.
