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BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its record global sales streak to 14 consecutive years. BMW Korea sold 5,541 BMW M models in 2025, maintaining its position as the country’s top seller in the premium high-performance segment for a second straight year. The momentum carried into 2026, with first-quarter sales reaching 1,334 units, up 7 percent from a year earlier. Globally, BMW M sold 213,457 vehicles in 2025, a 3 percent
China has emerged as the world’s leading force in humanoid robotics, while Korea, the US and other rivals race to catch up in what is quickly becoming the next frontier of advanced manufacturing. Behind the country’s dominance lies years of coordinated policy support, academia-driven research and tightly integrated industrial ecosystems — a playbook that mirrors its rise in electric vehicles. “China’s progress is not driven by a single factor,” said Li-Wei Zhang, a professor of mechanical engine
Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it had launched a pilot electric vehicle battery subscription service with Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Capital, targeting corporate taxis whose battery warranties expire in the first half of this year. The initiative follows regulatory changes approved in November that allow separate ownership registration of EV batteries and vehicle bodies — a shift aimed at lowering barriers to EV adoption. Under current rules, batteries are typically tied to the vehicle, limitin
Mercedes-Benz Korea is expanding its social contribution and talent development efforts, aiming to position itself as a long-term partner to Korean society. Since its launch in 2014, the Mercedes-Benz Social Contribution Committee has donated a total 50.7 billion won ($34 million) as of the first quarter, the largest amount among imported car-makers in Korea. Its programs include child protection centers, urban forest development and youth education. Its flagship charity run, Give N’ Race, has a
Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest about 8 trillion won ($5.43 billion) to build a massive research and business complex in southern Seoul, as the company moves to consolidate scattered research capabilities and accelerate its push into future mobility. The new entity, named “HMG Future Complex,” will be tasked with developing a facility near Bokjeong Station on Subway Line No. 8 in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul, which will spearhead research and development in future businesses such as artificial
Hyundai Motor’s electric vehicle sales in the US jumped in March as surging oil prices fueled demand, sharpening its challenge to Tesla’s dominance. According to industry sources Monday, Hyundai’s EV sales in the US rose by approximately 40 percent in March from the previous month. The Ioniq 5 crossover SUV led the growth, with 4,425 units sold, up 37 percent from 3,234 in February. The Ioniq 9 SUV also gained momentum, jumping 79 percent to 905 units from 505 in the same period. As a result, sa
BEIJING — Chinese automakers are rapidly shedding their reputation as budget electric vehicle producers, unveiling high-performance, software-driven models at the country's premiere auto show, while foreign rivals rush to localize their strategies to remain relevant in the world's largest automotive market. At the Auto China 2026 trade show, Chinese manufacturers are showcasing breakthroughs in battery technology, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence and in-car digital systems, reflecting
BEIJING — In unveiling the Ioniq V in China, one of the biggest changes for Hyundai Motor has been a shift toward deep localization, with the South Korean automaker tapping local partners across key technologies from batteries to advanced driver-assistance systems. Hyundai Motor President and CEO Jose Munoz said such partnerships with top companies are critical to delivering competitive vehicles at accessible price points, as Hyundai seeks to win over Chinese consumers amid intensifying rivalry
General Motors has introduced the new Cadillac Escalade in Korea, marking the first internal combustion model on the market to feature its enhanced hands-free driving system, Super Cruise, as demand for advanced driver-assistance technologies grows. First introduced in 2017, Super Cruise was the industry’s first hands-free driver-assistance system. It allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel and feet off the pedals on pre-mapped highways, while still requiring active attention. The syste
Kia logged record-high quarterly revenue in the first quarter, driven by strong demand in major global markets, including high-margin hybrid models in the US and electric vehicles in Europe. According to Kia’s earnings call on Friday, its sales revenue rose 5.3 percent to 29.5 trillion won ($19.9 billion). Vehicle sales climbed 0.9 percent to 779,741 units — the highest-ever first-quarter volume — while global market share climbed 0.5 percentage point to 4.1 percent, surpassing the 4 percent mar
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