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Sat, April 10, 2021 | 20:00
Biden faces key test on EV battery trade dispute
Biden faces key test on EV battery trade dispute
U.S. President Joe Biden faces a Sunday deadline to decide whether to intervene in a trade dispute between two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers that could impact a Georgia factory and his push for more electric vehicles. The companies, LG Energy Solution and rival SK Innovation have spent months trying to take advantage of past and promised U.S. investments, and t...
2021-04-09 21:19
Hyundai expands plant suspension on chip shortage
Hyundai expands plant suspension on chip shortage
Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday it will temporarily suspend another domestic plant next week due to an electronic parts shortage. Hyundai will halt the operation of the Asan plant, 100 kilometers south of Seoul, which produces the Grandeur and Sonata sedans, from Monday to Tuesday, a company spokesman said over the phone.
2021-04-09 15:38
  • Samsung, SK request gov't for more support to overcome chip shortage
Kia launches K8 with newly branded emblem
Kia launches K8 with newly branded emblem
Kia Corp. has launched the luxury K8 sedan under its new corporate name, introducing the vehicle's sleek interior and exterior design and features functions through its YouTube channel, Thursday. Kia decided to rebrand its image by changing the company name from Kia Motors to Kia Corp. The new K8 has been a hit so far, racking in over 24,000 preorders - 30 percent of the comp...
Kim Hyun-bin | 2021-04-08 15:50
SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage
SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage
Financially troubled carmaker SsangYong Motor Co. said Thursday it will suspend the operation of its local plant for a week due to lack of semiconductor chips. SsangYong will halt its plant in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers south of Seoul, from April 8-16, with a plan to resume operations on April 19, the company said in a regulatory filing.
2021-04-08 08:17
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Hyundai, Kia slim down product lineups to boost competitiveness
Hyundai, Kia slim down product lineups to boost competitiveness
Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia are slimming down their product lineups to focus on more popular vehicles and maximize profitability and competitiveness. Several of their models have been discontinued in order to enhance the production and sales efficiency of their flagship and more-popular vehicles.
Kim Hyun-bin | 2021-04-07 17:26
Volvo XC90 SUV sports safety, luxury with new B6 engine
Volvo XC90 SUV sports safety, luxury with new B6 engine
Volvo has made eco-friendly changes to its flagship SUV, the XC90, powered by a newly equipped B6 AWD powertrain engine. The company held the “B6 Driving Experience Day” event in commemoration of the newly launched, high-quality mild hybrid engine.
Kim Hyun-bin | 2021-04-06 09:03
SsangYong unveils newly redesigned Rexton Sports pickup trucks
SsangYong unveils newly redesigned Rexton Sports pickup trucks
Actress Lee Si-young poses with SsangYong Motor's new Rexton Sports pickup truck in this photo provided by the company, Monday. The SUV maker said it will hold an online showcase event Tuesday to introduce the redesigned Rexton Sports and its long-body version, the Rexton Sports Khan, which are sold as the Musso and the Musso Grand in the overseas market. Courtesy of SsangYon...
Baek Byung-yeul | 2021-04-05 13:44
Chip shortage disrupts production in key industries
Chip shortage disrupts production in key industries
A global shortage of semiconductors is disrupting production in key industries, ranging from cars and video games to home appliances, causing delays at major manufacturing plants here and abroad.Kia said Sunday that it will shut down its Georgia plant for two days for the same reason this week. The plant manufactures over 3 million vehicles yearly including the company's key ...
Kim Hyun-bin | 2021-04-04 16:52
Genesis showcases luxury EV concept car
Genesis showcases luxury EV concept car
Genesis, the independent luxury brand of Hyundai Motor Co., on Wednesday unveiled a premium electric concept car ahead of the launch of the brand's first electric vehicle later this year.
2021-03-31 14:43
R&D makes Hankook Tire's quality excellent
R&D makes Hankook Tire's quality excellent
Hankook Tire & Technology is using its advanced research and development (R&D) to continue developing high-performances tires. The R&D, according to the company, is becoming increasingly important as global carmakers are asking for more when it comes to quality of original equipment tires (OETs) that are mounted on newly manufactured cars.
Yi Whan-woo | 2021-03-30 16:48
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