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Exclusive: LG Energy's Arizona battery plant to start mass production in first half of 2026

LG Energy Solution is on track to start mass production of its 46-series cylindrical batteries in the first half of 2026, says Julia Wheatley, mayor of Queen Creek, Arizona, where the facility is located.

2025-03-06

Five carmakers to recall over 76,000 vehicles for faulty parts

Kia, BMW Korea and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 76,000 vehicles to fix faulty components, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Wednesday.

2025-02-19

Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla to recall more than 340,000 vehicles for faulty components

Hyundai Motor, Kia and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 340,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Thursday.

2025-01-23

Korean automakers in the dark on mapless self-driving systems

While Telsa utilizes a camera-based autonomous driving system, Korean automakers still rely on map-based systems that require expensive sensors.

2025-01-05

Korea's first Tesla Cybertruck reportedly purchased by singer Kim Jun-su

The first official owner of a Tesla Cybertruck in Korea, which garnered nationwide attention when G-Dragon was spotted arriving in one at an airport, is reported to be singer Kim Jun-su.

2024-12-26

중국 BYD는 어떻게 테슬라를 제치고 전기차의 왕좌에 올랐나

With a series of chassis moving industriously in single file on a conveyor belt, a battery pack that resembles a blade is automatically attached to the underbodies with the goal of making an EV every 58 seconds.

2024-12-04

Exclusive: BYD to jumpstart Korean EV market with Atto 3 debut on Jan. 15

BYD is set to release its Atto 3 compact SUV in Korea on Jan. 15 as it seeks to impose itself on the local market, but its success largely hinges on its price and the consumer response to Chinese batteries.

2024-12-03

Trump to repeal $7,500 EV tax credit

Trump's transition team plans to repeal the $7,500 EV tax credit, potentially impacting the EV market. Tesla supports the removal.

2024-11-15

BYD to send jolt to Korean EV market with entry next year

BYD confirmed it will make its debut in the Korean passenger EV market early next year, posing a threat to Hyundai and Kia EV sales that are already withering with the presence of Tesla.

2024-11-13

LG Energy to power Elon Musk's SpaceX mission to Mars with battery deal

LG Energy Solution will supply batteries to Elon Musk's SpaceX for its Starship rocket for Mars.

2024-11-11