Hyundai joins 'flying car' race with new urban aviation unit

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Hyundai is attempting to become more than a traditional automaker. © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor Group on Monday announced its first foray into aviation with the launch of a division dedicated to "urban air mobility," an emerging field covering such services as drone deliveries and autonomous air taxis.

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