Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply inte

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean automotive body parts manufacturer, DH, will build a new plant in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, investing KRW 80 billion (JPY 8.8 billion). The company aims to start construction in the first half of 2026 and operation in the latter half of 2027. DH has he

South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying the Crugen HT51 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s Tasman pickup truck. This tire will be fitted on the Tasman export models for the Australian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets in addition to the model for the South Korean market.

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Taeyoung Tech Co., Ltd., will build a new plant in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, investing KRW 15.1 billion (JPY 1.66 billion). The construction work is scheduled to begin in August 2025 and continue until June 2026, with the new plant producing d

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the Ventus S1 evo3 ev as original equipment (OE) tires for the Porsche Macan electric vehicle (EV). This tire is designed exclusively for high-performance electric vehicles (EVs). It provides robust driving stability, excellent electrica

A high-level meeting for July 25 was called off due to an unspecified urgent scheduling event for U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The meeting was set to bring together Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and South Korean counterparts, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo H

Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) announced that it is expanding its supply of original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation's global strategic vehicle models. Initially, the South Korean tire manufacturer began supplying the N’FERA Supreme S tires to Kia for the EV6 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) that the

On July 21, Echion Technologies announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Korean battery start-up Grinergy for its XNO anode material on July 10, 2025. Through this agreement, Grinergy will apply Echion’s niobium-based anode material XNO to the next-generation fast-charging battery system it is developing.

Several South Korean media sources reported that a secondary battery manufacturer, LG Energy Solution Ltd., announced that Ultium Cells LLC, a joint company with GM, will change its production lines at its NCM (nickel, cobalt, and manganese) battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the U.S., to set up LFP battery mas

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Nextchip Co., Ltd., signed a technical partnership agreement with aiMotive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stellantis N.V., on advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) solutions. Stellantis acquired aiMotive in 2022. The subsidiary develops auton

Hyundai Motor Group's export of EVs from Korea to the U.S. fell 88.0% YoY in the first five months of 2025, as it shifted production of U.S.-bound vehicles to its new Metaplant in Georgia amid sluggish demand, according to multiple Korean media reports on July 22.
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Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s DY Deokyang Co., Ltd. had won an order from Kia Corporation for door trims of the automaker’s large-sized purpose-built vehicles (PBVs). Kia’s PBVs are electric vehicles (EVs) optimized for specific purposes, such as delivery, shuttle services, and autono

Posco Future M Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed an anode material supply agreement with a leading Japanese battery manufacturer. The South Korean company will produce natural-graphite-based anodes at its plant in the Sejong Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, and deliver them as materials for electric

On July 15, ICAT-International Centre for Automotive Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), Republic of Korea, for the development of automobile technology. It will enhance the Indo-Korea collaboration for India's CMVR certification and related development

On July 16, LG Electronics (LG) announced that its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will power in-car streaming for Kia Corporation’s new European models. Debuting on the recently introduced EV3, the platform will also be extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and new Sportage. 
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On July 14, SolidVue, a leader in SPAD sensor IC technology, announced a strategic collaboration with Lumotive to develop next-generation lidar systems. The partnership brings together industry-leading technologies from both companies, aimed at transforming the future of 3D sensing.
This collaboration will focus on d

South Korea's cathode material manufacturer, L&F Ltd. (L&F), announced that it will establish a new subsidiary dedicated to the production of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), tentatively named L&F LFP. The new company will be capitalized at KRW 200 billion (JPY 20 billion) and owned 100% by L&F. L&F LFP will invest KRW

Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) will provide its N’FERA Supreme S tires as original equipment (OE) for the NEXO, Hyundai Motor Company’s hydrogen fuel cell sports utility vehicle. The N'FERA Supreme S incorporates an AI-enhanced load distribution structure and high-rigidity sidewalls to offer grip and steering resp

Several South Korean media sources reported that Valeo Kapec, a torque converter parts manufacturer in South Korea, will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery system assembly (BSA) production line in Yeongcheon, South Korea. BSA is a product that combines electrical equipment and battery management systems (BMS) in

On July 9, Gabriel India Limited announced that it will enter a joint venture with South Korea-based Jinos Co., Ltd. by subscribing to equity shares of Jinhap Automotive India Private Limited (JAIPL). Gabriel India will invest INR 268.3 million to acquire a 51% stake in JAIPL, making it a subsidiary of the company. T