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Hyundai hires Tesla's former Optimus head for Boston Dynamics
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Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Milan Kovac, the former head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, as a group adviser and outside director for its robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics. The move comes amid Hyundai's push into advanced robotics following the unveiling of its next-generation Atlas robot at CES 2026. Kovac's departure from Tesla in June 2025 had already disrupted the company's humanoid robot efforts.
Hyundai Motor Group is seeking to restore its relevance in China, but analysts say the odds of a meaningful turnaround are slim in the hypercompetitive auto market. Beijing Hyundai, the joint venture with BAIC Group, stated it will open core capabilities in electrification and intelligent technologies, dispatch senior experts, and introduce the premium brand.
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Tesla maintained its lead in the used electric vehicle market throughout 2025, though competitors like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai made significant gains. Models such as the Model 3 and Model Y accounted for nearly 40% of sales in one- to five-year-old used EVs. The market is set to become even more diverse in 2026 with increased off-lease inventory.