SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung will deliver a keynote speech at a U.S. forum expected to be attended by many key industry figures, including the top executive of General Motors Co. (GM), event organizers said. The forum, Automotive News Congress, will be held Sept. 11 in Detroit [...]
SEOUL, April 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. will freeze prices of all new vehicles sold in the United States through early June, a move aimed at easing consumer concerns over rising costs following Washington’s imposing of25 percent duties on all imported vehicles, the automaker’s American subsidiary said. Hyundai Motor America (HMA) said in [...]
SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday it has partnered with Kia Corp. to integrate its artificial intelligence (AI) mobility space solutions into Kia’s automotive technology. The collaboration aims to enhance customer-tailored mobility by incorporating AI-driven solutions and home appliances into Kia’s purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), according to LG Electronics. As the [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the fully redesigned version of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the All-New Nexo, at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show on Wednesday, marking the global debut of the next-generation model seven years after the original Nexo launched in 2018. Inspired by the hydrogen-powered concept N [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Porsche Korea debuted the new 911 Carrera 4 GTS at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show on Wednesday, marking the domestic premiere of the automaker’s first mass-produced hybrid model in the iconic 911 lineup. The new variant, a significant milestone since the 911’s original launch in 1963, introduces a [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Mercedes-Benz Korea unveiled the second-generation model of its high-performance two-door coupé, the Mercedes-AMG GT, at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, marking the vehicle’s first public appearance in the country. The new AMG GT will be offered in two variants: the gasoline-powered GT 55 4MATIC+ and the hybrid-powered GT [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Once fierce competitors in the global auto industry, South Korea and Japan may now find common ground as shifting geopolitical landscapes and the digital transformation of mobility open new paths for cooperation, a new report suggests. In its latest analysis titled “Strategies and Implications for Japan’s Auto Industry in an [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The United States’ plan to impose25 percent tariffs on imported automobiles starting this week has ignited concerns over the long-term stability of GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors (GM) Co., raising the possibility of its potential withdrawal from South Korea, industry observers noted Wednesday. GM’s [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. reported record-breaking performances in the United States last month, extending their growth streak for the sixth consecutive month ahead of impending U.S. auto import tariffs, according to the companies Wednesday. Hyundai Motor’s U.S. sales rose 13.1 percent on-year to 87,019 units [...]
SEOUL, April 1 (Korea Bizwire) — BMW Group Korea and BYD Korea announced they will unveil a slate of new models at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, set to open on April 3. The two automakers are showcasing their latest innovations as part of their continued expansion in the South Korean market. BMW will debut several [...]