Events

Hyundai Motor Group expands its robotics ecosystem around the MobED platform

At the Robot World 2026 show in Goyang, Hyundai Motor Group presented, alongside three South Korean robotics companies, applications based on its mobile MobED platform. The group aims to expand the national robotics ecosystem and help SMEs overcome technological barriers.

In South Korea, CHAEVI highway fast chargers up to eight times more heavily used

Charging operator CHAEVI analyzed 117 fast chargers installed at 24 South Korean highway rest areas since July. Daily usage per charger reaches up to eight times that of standard fast chargers.

South Korea orders Mercedes-Benz to compensate EV owners

South Korean authorities have ordered Mercedes-Benz to compensate electric vehicle owners for concealing the battery manufacturer's identity.

Export competitiveness of South Korean EVs declines against China

A South Korean study estimates that the country's export competitiveness of electric vehicles has been halved against China and calls for increased public support.

Chinese electric vehicles encroach on Korean, German, and Japanese supply chains

Driven by electric vehicles, Chinese suppliers of critical components are encroaching on the automotive supply chains of South Korea, Germany, and Japan.

Hyundai wants to strengthen investments in Guangzhou in hydrogen

Hyundai Motor Group Vice President Lee Hyuk-jun announced plans to continue investments in Guangzhou and develop the entire hydrogen value chain, as part of Sino-Korean economic cooperation.

Korean press tests the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S580 4MATIC

The Korean press has tested the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S580 4MATIC Long, priced at 270 million won, highlighting its rear-wheel steering and V8 comfort.

Test Drive of the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance in South Korea

The Korean press has tested the high-end electric SUV Volvo EX90 in its 680 hp Twin Motor Performance version, highlighting its comfort and one-pedal driving capabilities.

New software ecosystem sparks new competition in the automotive sector

A South Korean automotive chronicle describes the emergence of a new software ecosystem in the industry, marking a new phase of competition.

Solite Indigo Racing secures three wins in TCR Europe 2026

The South Korean team Solite Indigo Racing concludes the TCR Europe season in 4th place with three victories, while Park Jun-sung steps onto the TCR World Tour podium.

In South Korea, one out of five national cars sold is electric

Domestic sales of Korean brand electric vehicles have reached a level where one in five models sold on the national market is electric, signaling the end of the slowdown period.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Market Faces Domestic Demand Ceiling

The Chinese electric vehicle market is experiencing a slowdown in domestic demand that even affects BYD, according to South Korean press. Manufacturers are facing a deceleration in their home market.

Hyundai Steel: steel growth facing dilemmas

A series of analyses on Hyundai Steel, whose activity developed alongside the Korean automotive industry, and the tensions this dependence creates.

South Korea: October exports boosted by semiconductors and automobiles

South Korean October exports set a record, driven by semiconductors and automobiles, while ship exports decline.

South Korea: Op-ed urges government to act against Chinese offensive

A South Korean op-ed calls on public authorities to respond to the rise of Chinese automakers, recalling the urea shortage episode.

South Korea: industrial activity rebounds in September thanks to automotive production

South Korean automotive production is picking up again in September, contributing with semiconductors to the rebound in the country's industrial activity.

Korean brands under 10,000 monthly sales in China

Korean automakers remain below the 10,000 monthly registrations mark in China, reviving questions about their chances of a rebound in this market.

The city of Yongin funds 900 electric vehicles

The South Korean municipality of Yongin has announced a subsidy program covering the purchase of 900 electric vehicles.

Review of the Genesis GV80 Hybrid, the brand's first hybrid

Korean press tests the Genesis GV80 Hybrid, the brand's first hybrid model, which prioritizes electric propulsion at startup and in urban areas.