On December 22, Hyundai Motor Group released a teaser image previewing its upcoming participation at CES 2026, where it will unveil its Group-level AI Robotics Strategy under the theme, ‘Partnering Human Progress.’ Detailed announcements about the Group’s AI Robotics Strategy will be presented during Hyundai Media Da

On December 22, STRADVISION, a leader in AI-based vision perception technology for autonomous driving, announced it will participate in CES 2026 in Las Vegas with a strong focus on ecosystem collaboration and platform-level integration with leading semiconductor and technology partners.
At CES 2026, STRADVISION will

LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution), an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem), announced that Ford Motor Company notified the company that the automaker will terminate an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply contract.
LG Energy Solution signed contracts with Ford in

On December 15, Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC) announced that it has been selected to receive CAD 194 (USD 40 million) from the Supply Chain Resilience Fund, under the Leading Company Supply Chain Resilience program hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Volta Energy Solutions Canada is an overs

On December 16, Nexeon announced that its production facility in Gunsan, Korea, has reached production-ready status. This milestone establishes the Gunsan plant as the first volume production facility globally for silicon-carbon materials dedicated to enhancing lithium-ion battery performance.
The location provides N

On December 16, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced in a regulatory filing that Ford Motor has terminated its long-term EV battery supply agreement, citing changes in the policy environment and weakening demand for EV.
Under contracts signed in October 2024, LG Energy Solution was to supply 34 GWh of batteries to Fo

On December 16 in a SEC 6-K regulatory filing, POSCO Holdings announced that it will invest USD 582 million (approximately KRW 860 billion) in the electric arc furnace steel mill construction project in Louisiana led by Hyundai Steel. As a result, POSCO will secure a 20% stake in the project company (tentatively nam

Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it would expand its integrated thermal management system business. The company began producing integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2025 and is supplying them to Kia Corporation for the Kia PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). The company plans t

On December 16, LG Innotek announced that the company will take part in CES 2026, where it will present a comprehensive portfolio of 35 future mobility solutions centered on autonomous driving and electric vehicles.
With the AI‑defined vehicle (AIDV) era now upon us, LG Innotek plans to showcase integrated solutions

On December 15, multiple sources reported that GM Korea will invest USD 300 million in its production facilities in Korea. The move is widely seen as an effort to dispel withdrawal rumors that resurfaced this year amid U.S. tariff measures and the closure of company-run service centers.
On the same day, GM Korea held

Several South Korean media sources reported that Innox Lithium Co., Ltd. began lithium hydroxide trial production in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. The company has secured the annual production capacity of 20,000 tons and begun operating its first-phase production line. This is sufficient for producing

On December 15, Polestar announced it has begun delivering Polestar 4 to customers in the U.S. The Polestar 4 SUV coupe is now sold alongside the Polestar 2, and the Polestar 3 SUV (manufactured in Ridgeville, South Carolina).
“Polestar 4 plays a pivotal role in our brand’s lineup alongside the built-in-the-U.S. Pol

Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. has signed an investment agreement regarding the construction of a new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with the governments of Jeollanam-do and Hampyeong-gun. Under the agreement, the company will invest KRW 660.9 billion (JPY 72.7 billion) to secure an annual production c

On December 10, Genesis revealed the G90 Wingback concept vehicle. The concept is built on the regular G90 platform, keeping its 3.2-meter wheelbase and 5.1-meter length.
Exterior, features key Genesis design elements such as the Crest Grille, Parabolic Line, Two-Line headlamps, and large lower air intakes with canar

On December 11, SK On announced it and its joint venture partner Ford mutually agreed "to restructure their U.S. EV battery manufacturing joint venture, BlueOval SK" as SK On directs its business to focus on growth areas including energy storage systems.
As a result of this restructuring, the BlueOval SK Battery Par

On December 10, Samsung SDI announced it will start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for installation of energy storage systems (ESS) in the U.S.
The company’s Michigan-based subsidiary, Samsung SDI America, recently signed a deal with a U.S. customer to supply LFP cells for ESS over three y

On December 8, multiple media reported that LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., has secured a USD 1.4 billion battery order from Mercedes-Benz for a seven-year supply deal running between March 2028 and June 2035.
Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution

LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., announced that it won an order from Mercedes-Benz AG for EV secondary batteries. The supply period is from March 2028 to June 2035, and the sales under the deal are expected to reach KRW 2.6 trillion (JPY 226.61 billio

South Korea's SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (SK Innovation) announced that it has developed a new lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling technology. Conventional LFP battery recycling processes require by-product treatment and generate wastewater, creating significant environmental burdens. They also have economic

On December 9, Hyundai Mobis announced that it will present more than 30 mobility convergence technologies at CES 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from January 6-9.
Hyundai Mobis will feature a range of next-gen technologies across electronics, electrification, and chassis systems, including an augmented-reality head-