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Herbert Ong·2025-12-04 13:15

Leadership Change & Strategic Shift - Hyundai Motor Group's AVP (Autonomous Vehicle Platform) Division President, Song Chang-hyeon, resigned, signaling internal disagreement on AVP direction [1][2] - The resignation highlights challenges in Hyundai's transition to software-defined vehicles and end-to-end autonomy [1] - Song's departure suggests a potential shift in Hyundai's approach to autonomous driving, moving away from his vision [2] Autonomous Driving Progress & Competition - Hyundai has invested heavily in autonomous driving but has not yet caught up to competitors like Tesla, Mercedes, BMW & Honda in autonomous deployment [1] - The company shifted from rule-based driving to a full AI-driven system, but results have been slow [2] - Song encouraged employees to continue his unfinished work in autonomous vehicle development [2]