# Hyundai and Kia corporate activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hyundai-and-kia-corporate-activities > Updated: 2026-08-24T00:27:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have engaged in diverse corporate activities ranging from community support in Chile to technological development in South Korea. In Santiago, Chile, the companies donated electric vehicles, including an Ioniq 5 and an EV5, to the Korean Association of Santiago. These vehicles are intended for night-patrol use in the city’s “Korean Street” to improve security and reduce operating costs. This initiative follows previous community projects by the Hyundai Motor Group in the region. In South Korea, the companies held an internal 24-hour hackathon called ‘24H Code Race’ at Pangyo Tech One. The event focused on developing applications for their Pleos Connect infotainment system using generative AI tools. Participants created prototypes for safety, healthcare, and entertainment, such as the interactive audio service ‘TaleSync.’ The companies intend to review these entries for potential vehicle integration and aim to expand their software ecosystem. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Hyundai Motor and Kia host hackathon to develop in-car apps Hyundai Motor Company and Kia held a 24-hour hackathon to develop new in-car applications for their Pleos Connect infotainment system, utilizing generative AI to lower development barriers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-host-hackathon-to-develop-in-car-apps ### 2026-07-31: Hyundai and Kia donate electric patrol cars to Santiago's Korean Street Hyundai and Kia gave an Ioniq 5 and an EV5 to Santiago’s Korean Association for night patrols on “Korean Street,” aiming to improve security and deepen ties with the overseas Korean community. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-and-kia-donate-electric-patrol-cars-to-santiagos-korean-street --- Cite as: Hyundai and Kia corporate activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hyundai-and-kia-corporate-activities