Hyundai’s bizarre Star Wars-style ‘walking car’ moves a step closer to reality

It may sound like something straight out of Star Wars, but Hyundai’s planned ‘walking car’ is a step closer to reality after the vehicle manufacturer unveiled a new $20 million (£16 million) development centre to expedite its arrival. 

The aim of the New Horizon Studio, which has opened in Montana in the US, is to build vehicles for future customers who want or need to travel over terrains which are challenging for conventional ground vehicles.

It will focus on the development of Ultimate Mobility Vehicles (UMVs), including a car with legs that can simply walk over anything it struggles to drive over.

The South Korean firm previously showcased designs for UMVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2019. 

The Elevate concept, which resembles the All Terrain Armoured Transport (AT-AT)…