eneral Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have officially outlined plans for their first five co-developed vehicles, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding market reach and sharing technologies.

The collaboration includes four new models—spanning compact SUVs, passenger cars, and mid-size pickups—targeted at Central and South America. All will offer the flexibility of internal combustion or hybrid powertrains. Additionally, the duo will develop an all-electric commercial van for the North American market, with production planned in the U.S. by 2028.

While GM will lead the development of the mid-size truck platform, Hyundai will take charge of compact vehicles and the EV van. Both manufacturers will use shared vehicle architectures, but each will design unique interiors and exteriors reflecting their respective brand identities.

With projected annual sales exceeding 800,000 units once ramped up, the partnership also includes joint sourcing strategies for logistics, raw materials, and component supply across the Americas. There's further interest in sustainable manufacturing, including potential cooperation in low-emission steel production.

The announcement follows a framework agreement signed in September 2024 and sets the stage for more joint ventures in propulsion tech—including ICE, hybrid, EV, and hydrogen systems—for global markets.In a move that’s as calculated as it is ambitious, two titans of the automotive world—General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company—have unveiled a landmark partnership that is poised to reshape the contours of global vehicle development. Announced in August 2025, the collaboration marks the first time these two industry giants will co-develop a full suite of vehicles, with a total of five models slated for release by 2028.

This isn’t just another OEM collaboration. It’s a meticulously engineered alliance designed to harmonize innovation, efficiency, and scale—balancing Hyundai’s design-forward engineering with GM’s robust platform development expertise. Together, the brands aim to capture not just market share, but market leadership in an era of shifting consumer priorities and electrification.

At the heart of this union is a clear portfolio vision. Four of the five co-developed vehicles are destined for high-growth regions in Central and South America, including a compact SUV, a compact car, a compact pickup, and a mid-size pickup. These models will feature both internal combustion and hybrid powertrain options, recognizing the transitional energy needs of emerging markets. The fifth vehicle—a fully electric commercial van—is slated for North America, squarely targeting the booming e-commerce and last-mile delivery sectors.

The division of labor in this partnership is equally precise. GM will spearhead development on the mid-size truck architecture, bringing its decades of truck-building pedigree to the table. Hyundai, meanwhile, will lead the charge on the compact platforms and electric van, leveraging its advanced battery technologies and urban-centric design ethos. Together, the five models are expected to achieve combined annual sales exceeding 800,000 units—a bold forecast, but one that underscores the scale of this endeavor.