Gabriel Walker
Nov 18, 2023
Amazon and Hyundai have entered an agreement following which the e-commerce giant will begin selling Hyundai vehicles online in the US from next year.
The agreement — according to Reuters — is an expansion of a deal announced two years ago to expand Hyundai's digital showroom on Amazon.com, enabling customers to configure a vehicle, calculate the price and locate a dealer to complete the sale.
The companies said that the customers will be able to shop for, equip and buy a car at Amazon.com and schedule delivery through a local Hyundai dealer.
It should be noted that Hyundai set up its first digital showroom on Amazon in 2018.
The latest version was announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The new agreement also will enable buyers of new Hyundai vehicles in 2025 to access Amazon's Alexa voice assistant from their cars.
Hyundai Motor CEO Jay Chang — in a statement — said: “Partnering with one of the world’s most customer-centric organizations unlocks incredible opportunities as we continue to expand our portfolio, grow our sales network, transition to electrification and realize the future of smart mobility."
