LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Hyundai Motor's Shares Soar on AI Focus Amid Global Auto Sector Challenges April 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Hyundai Motor's **stock price** has surged in 2026, outpacing rivals like Honda and BYD. Despite geopolitical tensions from the Iran war affecting the global auto industry, investors are rallying behind Hyundai's aggressive push into **artificial intelligence** (AI) technologies. The South Korean automaker's focus on AI-driven electric vehicles (EVs) and innovation has buoyed its market performance, contrasting with struggles faced by other players amid pricing pressures and uncertain