HMGICS is announcing new partnerships and programs that aim to empower young people and communities while advancing sustainability.
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On 7 August 2025, HMGICS unveiled their new DICE concept, a study that imagines how our journeys might feel when software, sensing and design sing from the same hymn sheet. First shown to the world at CES 2024, DICE isn’t the usual “here’s a sleek silhouette, please clap” routine. Instead, it asks a more useful question: what if a vehicle could be tailored to you, in the moment, by intelligence that ...
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HMGICS has just launched the Smart Food Lab, a sensory workshop designed specifically for the tiniest of tastebuds and the widest of imaginations. Most kids today are more familiar with the iPad menu than the idea of where their meals come from. Ask a six-year-old where lettuce grows, and you're likely to hear, “Cold Storage?” But Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) wants to change that, with the kind of ...
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Na Oh and Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) have just earned a golden stamp of approval. Taking top honours at the 2025 PR Awards by Marketing Interactive, HMGICS clinched Gold in the ‘Best PR Campaign: F&B category for its thoughtful, seasonally driven communications strategy around Na Oh. Launched in June 2024 within the heart of HMGICS, Na Oh introduced Singaporeans to a modern reinterpretation of Korean cuisine, built around a ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) has officially handed over an IONIQ 5 to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). The IONIQ 5, the first electric vehicle manufactured in Singapore, will now serve as a key learning tool for SIT students and faculty. It will be integrated into research projects and academic programmes, ranging from undergraduate studies to Continuing Education and Training (CET). The inclusion of this EV in SIT’s curriculum ...
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HMGICS Appoints Ms Min Ling Chan As Vice President, Head Of The Technology Innovation Group
HMGICS has appointed Ms Min Ling Chan as Vice President, Head of the Technology Innovation Group (TIG). Ms Min Ling Chan brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation, process optimisation, and industrial automation across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Australia. Before joining Hyundai, she was instrumental in shaping engineering and operational strategies at Ford Motor Company Asia Pacific, where she spearheaded regional process enhancements from Australia. She has led digital transformation ...
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A year ago, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) launched the Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS). Fast forward to December 2024, and the centre is celebrating its first anniversary in a style befitting its visionary ambitions. This milestone was commemorated with a town hall meeting led by Executive Chair Euisun Chung, who lauded HMGICS for its pivotal role in reimagining mobility, manufacturing, and customer experiences. At the town hall, Executive Chair Chung set an optimistic ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) has unveiled a unique collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts. Central to this initiative was the inaugural IONIQ 6 design competition, a playground for LASALLE students to flex their artistic muscles and reimagine vehicle decals. Five finalists from LASALLE’s Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences programme were tasked with creating decal designs that encapsulate the car’s sleek, modern essence. Under the mentorship of Singaporean ...
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Pope Francis touched down in Singapore on Wednesday (Sept 11), marking the final stop of his 12-day whirlwind tour of the Asia-Pacific region. Welcomed at Changi Airport with a few notable dignitaries (Minister for Culture, Community, and Youth Edwin Tong, Singapore's Catholic leader Cardinal William Goh, and former cabinet minister Lim Boon Heng) Pope Francis’ arrival was a heartwarming affair. Children performed “Singapore Town” and presented him with flowers, and he made ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is back with its second iteration of Ioniq Brews & Drives. This year, it’s happening at Wheeler's Estate in Seletar, from 31 August to 1 September 2024. If you missed out last year, here’s your chance to jump behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Throughout the event, attendees can take these electric vehicles for a spin. Plus, there’s a little something ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is partnering with the President’s Challenge to bring about positive change. With President Tharman Shanmugaratnam gracing the event, HMGICS unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at inspiring the next generation through education and enriching local society. Partnering with key members of Singapore’s social fabric, including educational institutions, arts and design establishments, and community organisations, HMGICS is rolling out initiatives that span student education, electric vehicle ...
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Hyundai Motor Group has just launched a new local IONIQ 6 variant, made in Singapore at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center (HMGICS). Following the success of the award-winning IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 5 robotaxi, the IONIQ 6 marks another milestone in Hyundai’s EV lineup. Manufactured at HMGICS, Singapore’s first and only EV production smart facility, the IONIQ 6 benefits from an automated and intelligent cell-based production platform. This allows Hyundai to ...
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The new Hyundai Motor Group Na Oh restaurant infuses culinary innovation with Korean traditions. Hyundai Motor Group has recently opened its doors to a new premium food establishment. Dubbed Na Oh (meaning “moving from inside out” in Korean), it is an in-house restaurant helmed by three Michelin-star Chef Corey Lee. With its grand opening on 15 June 2024, Na Oh is set to be a cultural hub celebrating Korean cuisine, craft, and ...
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Appointments put Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) in strong stead for accelerated progress as smart urban mobility hub. HMGICS announced new management appointments as its next step for accelerated progress as a smart urban mobility hub on 10 January 2024. These changes across the manufacturing and sales innovation divisions have come into effect from 1 January 2024. CEO Dr Park Hyun Sung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HMGICS. He ...
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The long-awaited Hyundai Motor Group research and development facility is now officially open. The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore, or as the industry calls it, HMGICS, has finally thrown open its doors after three years of anticipation. Nestled in the automotive heartland of Jurong along Bulim Avenue, this isn't just your run-of-the-mill R&D joint—it's a bona fide production powerhouse for Hyundai's electric dreams. The $400 million assembly facility in Bulim Avenue ...
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