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Hyundai expands testing and R&D facilities in Europe

Posted on 29 Jan 2025. Edited by: Tony Miles. Read 546 times.
Hyundai expands testing and R&D facilities in EuropeHyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre at Nürburgring

Hyundai Motor Group is bolstering its leading role as an innovator and driver of change in the automotive industry by expanding its research and development (R&D) facilities in Europe by more than 25,000m2. Hyyundai is advancing its strategic focus on sustainable mobility and future-oriented expansion with the completion of its test centre extension at Nürburgring and the upcoming opening of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre’s new Square Campus in March 2025.

The Group has spent a successful decade developing at the Nürburgring, where it pioneered durability testing in 2011 and established a full-fledged test centre in 2013. This history underscores its enduring commitment to advancing automotive innovation with its brands Hyundai, Kia and Genesis. The latest expansion at Nürburgring enhances the Group’s capacity with an additional 834m2 of cutting-edge testing facilities. These include new workshop areas, specialised laboratories and high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities.

Tyrone Johnson, managing director of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre, said: “This expansion represents a bold step toward securing the infrastructure needed for the future of mobility. It reflects our confidence in the growth of the EV sector and our commitment to driving sustainable innovation. This serves as a testament to our road to electrification in Europe.

Hyundai 2“Electric high-performance vehicles have always been an important part of our DNA. Our expanded facilities at the Nürburgring will allow us to integrate our N-performance with our EV strategy even more seamlessly. Moreover, we will continue to refine conventional engine technologies. The enhanced facilities at the Nürburgring affirm our commitment to electric high-performance vehicles, which have always been a crucial part of our DNA.”

The expansion continues with the upcoming opening of the new Square Campus at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre. This 25,000m2 facility, located in the Rhine-Main region, is designed to set new benchmarks for the automotive industry. The ‘state of the art’ centre will house the Group’s largest four-wheel noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dynamometer (dyno), as well as advanced chassis and powertrain dynos. These devices are used to simulate and evaluate vehicle performance under various conditions without the need for on-road testing.

Changing needs

The facility will focus on improving EVs, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and electrification technologies. These capabilities aim to deliver tailored solutions that meet the changing needs of customers, particularly those in the European market.

Mr Johnson added: “This expansion of our facilities impressively demonstrates the progressive mindset that drives us at Hyundai Motor Group. We are constantly moving ahead, motivated by the challenge of pushing limits to achieve greater success. Germany remains at the heart of automotive excellence. Our investment in this powerful ecosystem reflects our confidence in the Rhine-Main region’s engineering expertise and innovative strength.

“More than that, it proves our commitment to the passionate engineers and partners who make it all happen. With our expanded facilities, we provide them with a hub for creative collaboration. They have the resources and advanced technologies they need to push boundaries and shape a more dynamic, connected future for the European automotive landscape.”

Hyundai 3The upcoming new Square Campus at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre exemplifies the Group’s commitment to sustainability. It incorporates eco-friendly materials, photovoltaic panels and heat pump systems. The facility will also provide a modern working environment, complete with hybrid workspaces, a rooftop garden and smart working systems to foster collaboration and creativity.

The new facility underscore the Group’s broader commitment to achieving zero-tailpipe emissions by 2035 in Europe and developing sustainable mobility solutions. The expanded infrastructure enables the Technical Centre to accelerate innovation in EV technology and high-performance systems. Simultaneously, it maintains its focus on environmental responsibility, upholding the highest standards of engineering.

The expansion of the European R&D operations at the Technical Centre also opens up new career prospects for talented professionals within the Rhine-Main region’s automotive technology sector. It offers exciting opportunities for engineers across various disciplines, including electric powertrain development, ADAS systems and vehicle dynamics.