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Toyota unveiled a next-generation hybrid powertrain built around a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, targeting a 15%-plus efficiency gain. Here's why the "one platform for BEV, PHEV and HEV" claim matters — and what's still unknown.
10/29/2026
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At its GM Forward event in New York, GM unveiled an AI-powered OnStar, a new app coming in 2027 and the Concept Horizon autonomous cabin. Here's what changes and why it matters.
10/26/2026
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A fire broke out during vehicle paint heat-curing at an auto repair shop in Uiwang, South Korea, and was put out in about 40 minutes. No injuries — but here's why paint booths are structurally fire-prone and what owners should check.
10/26/2026
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Seoul ran a cascading-disaster drill chaining an earthquake, ground subsidence, structural collapse and an EV battery fire. Here's why EV fires became a standing item in urban emergency planning, and what it means for owners and automakers.
10/22/2026
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Hyundai has launched the fifth-generation Tucson in Korea starting at 31.4 million won, six years after the last redesign. Here's what changed, how it stacks up against rivals, and what buyers should check.
10/20/2026
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Hyundai and Kia signed a pact with Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Glovis, Mas Auto and RideFlux to test Level 4 autonomous heavy trucks on a roughly 400km real logistics route — here's why freight, not robotaxis, may come first.
10/20/2026
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Lexus has given its ES sedan a full redesign after eight years and, for the first time, a battery-electric version. Here's what the ES 500e's price, taller body and 7.1 km/kWh efficiency actually mean.
10/18/2026
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HL Robotics unveils STAN, billed as the world's first outdoor autonomous parking robot, at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, Korea. Here's why moving parking robots outdoors is the hard part.
10/16/2026
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At the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot's brand CEO suggested a jointly developed Dongfeng model could reach Korea. Here's the context behind China-built European cars and what buyers should watch for.
10/14/2026
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Lexus launched the 8th-generation ES in Korea with its first-ever battery EV sedan. The ES350e starts at 71.6M won — 1.3M won below the hybrid. Here's why the pricing flipped and what it means for buyers.
10/14/2026
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A fire broke out at an auto repair shop in Gyeongsan, South Korea on Oct 10, knocked down in about 50 minutes with no injuries. Here's why repair garages are structurally fire-prone and what car owners should check first.
10/10/2026
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LG Energy Solution posted record quarterly revenue and a 756 billion won operating profit in Q3, driven by North American ESS and recovering European EV battery shipments. Here's what it signals for the EV market.
10/8/2026
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Busan is releasing subsidies for 1,520 additional EVs with 13.5 billion won in funding after high oil prices drained its second-half quota early. What it signals for Korea's EV market.
10/6/2026
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Seoul has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor and the city bus operators' association to deploy 500 autonomous city buses by 2030. Here's what's driving it and what actually changes for riders.
10/1/2026
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Korea's government-backed M.AX Alliance has launched five projects spanning autonomous driving, domestic automotive chips and shared robotaxi data. Here's why the alliance exists and what actually changes.
9/30/2026
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At InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, Hyundai Rotem unveiled a next-generation high-speed train concept and an AI-driven autonomous hydrogen tram. Here's why the venue matters and what it signals for Europe's rail market.
9/25/2026
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On the same day, Korean mobility platform Chabot launched a new-car damage coverage product while automaker KG Mobility unveiled a total care package. Here's why post-purchase care is the new battleground.
9/21/2026
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Kia has become the first automaker to sell 100,000 EVs in a single year in South Korea, up 120% year over year. Here's what drove it and why the EV3, EV5 and PV5 lineup matters.
9/20/2026
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A new data analysis says about 80% of Teslas on Korean roads cannot use Full Self-Driving, largely due to Shanghai-built hardware specs. What it means for buyers and resale values.
9/16/2026
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A fire broke out at an auto parts factory in Jecheon, South Korea at 2 a.m. on the 14th, burning part of a hydraulic press hose. Damage was about 2.5 million won, no injuries — and it highlights a recurring risk in parts plants.
9/15/2026