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Why Renault bets big on Polestar’s Busan production
Dec 17, 2023
Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar recently announced its plan to produce the new all-electric Polestar 4 at Renault Korea Motors’ Busan plant in 2025. The new partnership comes as Polestar, a spinoff from Volvo in 2017, is seeking to secure a bigger footing in the burgeoning EV market with a more diversified product lineup from the Polestar 2 sedan and the Polestar 3 sport utility vehicles to the latest Polestar 4 coupe-styled SUV. At a time when it is crucial to beef up its produc
[Herald Interview] Group14, SK Materials to operate Asia’s largest silicon plant for EVs
Dec 17, 2023
Sangju plant to produce silicon battery materials enough for 100,000-200,000 EVs next year
Sales of Hyundai, Kia in US exceed 1.5m this year
Dec 17, 2023
The combined vehicle sales of Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top carmaker, and its affiliate Kia Corp. in the United States surpassed 1.5 million units this year, according to industry data on Sunday. Hyundai and Kia sold 788,403 and 722,176 units, respectively, over the January-November period, the data showed. Hyundai's figures include sales of its independent Genesis brand, which also hit an annual record of 62,372 units. The combined figure marks the highest yearly sales since Hy
Hyundai Kona EV remains eligible for French EV incentives
Dec 15, 2023
But Kia's Niro and Soul become ineligible for France's consumer cash incentives due to carbon footprint
Kia to unveil 5 new concept cars at CES 2024
Dec 14, 2023
Korean automaker to redefine brand strategy for 'Platform Beyond Vehicle'
[Herald Interview] SES AI bolsters battery partnership with Hyundai Motor on EV, UAM
Dec 14, 2023
US battery maker to unveil new battery development project with Korean auto giant next year
[Photo News] New Toyota Prius
Dec 13, 2023
Toyota Korea on Wednesday launched the fifth-generation Prius in South Korea. The Japanese carmaker's signature hybrid model comes in two different powertrains: a 2.0-liter hybrid electric vehicle boasting fuel efficiency of 20.9 kilometers per liter and a 2.0-liter plug-in HEV capable of driving up to 64 km on battery only. The starting prices of the HEV and PHEV models are set at 39.9 million won ($30,350) and 46.3 million won, respectively. (Toyota Korea)
Germany’s lukewarm EV sales alarm Korean battery makers
Dec 12, 2023
A recent report showed that Germany, the largest European automotive market, is expected to see a drop in electric vehicle sales this year for the first time in seven years, piling pressure on Korean battery makers who have operated core businesses in the all-important region. From January to November, the number of EVs sold in Germany decreased 5 percent on-year to 627,000 units, according to a report from Eugene Investment & Securities. In November alone, the country witnessed a 39 percent
Hyundai, Kia file patent for 'automatic' snow chains
Dec 11, 2023
Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia on Monday unveiled a new tire technology that promises to improve winter driving safety and convenience by offering an automatic, hassle-free alternative to traditional snow chains. The patented technology integrates snow chains into the tire using a shape memory alloy. Traditional snow chains, known for their cumbersome installation and removal process, often deter drivers from using them. This new technology enables automatic deployment and retraction o
Porsche Korea CEO named honorary Seoul citizen
Dec 11, 2023
Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann has been appointed as an honorary foreign citizen of Seoul, the German automaker's Korean office said Monday. "Blending historical landmarks and modern cityscapes and combining vibrant cultural diversity, Seoul is a city that inspires dreamers and is full of positive energy for the future," Gerrmann said in a statement. "As a representative of the corporate citizens and a citizen of Seoul, I will continue to fulfill my social responsibilities
LG Uplus, Toyota team up to extend EV charginbg network
Dec 11, 2023
Toyota Motor Korea and LG Uplus, the nation’s main telecommunications carrier, have joined hands to build an electric vehicle charging network in line with the electrification megatrend, the companies said Monday. Under the memorandum of understanding, the mobile carrier agreed to supply its EV charging platform named Voltup to the automaker. Launched last year, Voltup is an independent EV charger business led by LG Uplus. The mobile carrier takes care of the launch, management and custome
[Herald Interview] Renault Korea prepares for major changes from 2024
Dec 10, 2023
French automaker maps out brand uplift, launch of new hybrid vehicle Aurora 1
LG's new research promises potential for 900km-range EVs
Dec 7, 2023
LG Energy Solutions and the nation's top-ranked Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have made a significant discovery in lithium metal battery technology, as revealed in a research paper in the prestigious journal Nature Energy, potentially increasing electric vehicle range by 50 percent and drastically enhancing battery efficiency and lifespan. The discovery stems from a collaboration that began over two years ago at the Frontier Research Laboratory, a joint venture between
Samsung SDI renews push for all-solid-state batteries
Dec 7, 2023
Samsung SDI said Thursday it has set up a team dedicated to pushing forward the development of the next generation all-solid-state batteries. All-solid-state batteries are called “game changer batteries,” in which all the components are solid. Theoretically, they have higher levels of energy density and are more stable than lithium-ion batteries using liquid or polymer gel electrolytes. The new “ASB business team,” headed by Go Joo-young, executive vice president and he
BMW, Mercedes-Benz duel to be No. 1 importer in Korea
Dec 6, 2023
BMW on course to overtake Mercedes-Benz for 1st time since 2015
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