On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400.
Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in t

Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in May. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 2.9% compared to the same month in the previous year to 113,139 units. The decrease was attributed to fewer working days during the early May holidays and weaker consumer demand. However, the impact was p

It is anticipated that the next-generation Hyundai hybrid system will enhance performance and fuel efficiency across various segments
As Hyundai Group navigates the slowdown in global Electric Vehicle (EV) demand, the company has started to refocus its efforts on its existing xEV technology — the hybrid vehicle — to

On May 29, GM CFO Paul Jacobson said at the Bernstein 41st Strategic Decisions Conference that the company is not making immediate changes to imports of its entry-level Chevrolet and Buick crossovers built in South Korea in response to the 25% Trump import tariffs. 
GM is “still contribution-margin positive” on the C

On May 29, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) showed how 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.
The research, conducted at the Manufact

On May 30, Divgi TorqTransfer System (Divgi TTS), in an investor update, announced that it is actively engaging in strategic discussions with leading Japanese and Korean multinational OEMs for high-value transfer cases and manual transmission programs. 
It has also received approvals for nine export components, with

On June 2, Toyota Motor Europe announced that it has introduced the new Aygo X compact urban crossover with full hybrid technology to its segment for the first time. The vehicle, designed and produced in Europe, will go on sale in the first European markets at the end of 2025.
The new Aygo X will fully replace the pr

On May 29, Mativ announced a key milestone in its partnership with Miru Smart Technologies. Through its Argotec brand, Mativ secured its first purchase order for advanced polymer film materials used in Miru’s dynamic electrochromic window technology from a major glass manufacturer. This marks a crucial step toward sc

On May 29, AW Rostamani Group signed a distribution agreement with JMMC (JMCG Jingma Motor Co., Ltd.), securing the rights to distribute its current and future range of commercial vehicles in the UAE, including both electric (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models.
The agreement marks AW Rostamani Group’s en

On May 28, General Motors launched the all-electric Chevrolet Equinox EV in the Middle East. The vehicle is now available with prices starting at AED 169,900 in the UAE, KWD 13,500 in Kuwait, and BHD 18,300 in Bahrain.
The new Chevrolet Equinox EV delivers 213 hp of maximum power, 320 Nm of maximum torque, and can ac

On May 28, 2025, Betamek Berhad, a leading ODM and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the automotive industry, reported a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), with profit before tax (PBT) rising 21.1% YoY to MYR 32.0 million. Revenue grew 7.3% to MYR 238.3 millio

Announced on May 28, 2025, VinFast participated in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) Surabaya 2025, featuring the largest booth at the event. A highlight of the showcase was the VF 6 B-segment SUV, displayed alongside VinFast’s full range of electric vehicles, including the popular VF 3, VF 5, and VF e34

On May 27, GAC Group announced that it has been building Golink, a proprietary AI eco-chain, by conducting in-depth cooperation with top technology enterprises such as Alibaba Cloud and Huawei to accelerate “data- and AI-driven” transformation.
GAC Group concluded multiple cooperation agreements with Alibaba Cloud fo

On May 29, the Jeep brand confirmed that its all-new Jeep Cherokee is set to arrive in late 2025.
Reimagined from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will redefine North America’s most popular vehicle segment, bringing midsize SUV customers a new, efficient and powerful hybrid propulsion option from Jeep

General Motors' requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are leading the two companies to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective joint venture plants with the U.S. OEM, according to reports in South Korea citing people familiar with the matter.
GM previously ann

On May 27, OMODA launched a C7 crossover in Russia with a starting price of RUB 2,799,900. It is equipped with a 150-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a robotic seven-speed transmission. It is also available in an all-wheel drive version. 
It has a 15.6-inch touchscreen media system with instant response t

On May 23, Hi-Target, a leading Chinese high-precision positioning enterprise and manufacturer of high-end GNSS equipment, and GMV, a technology group specializing in advanced navigation solutions, announced a strategic alliance to jointly develop integrated differential service solutions. 
Through this partnership,

On May 28, multiple Korean media reported that GM Korea plans to sequentially sell nine directly operated after-sales service centers, along with idle assets and facilities within its main Bupyeong plant.
GM Korea announced that it will begin consultations with stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability amid the