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Tesla Recalls 3 Million Cars in China Over Door Handles
Tesla is recalling roughly 3 million vehicles in China after regulators flagged flush door handles that may fail when power is cut. Here's why it matters globally.
8/21/2026
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Hankook Group Extends Its Idea Platform to Hanon Systems
Hankook & Company Group is rolling out its internal idea platform P.Studio to Hanon Systems and other affiliates. Here's why a simple suggestion box matters for post-merger integration in auto parts.
8/20/2026
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Korea to Require EV Battery Diagnostic Data Before Launch
South Korea plans to secure EV battery diagnostic data before new models go on sale, closing a gap left when carmakers exit the market. Here's what it means for owners and used-car buyers.
8/19/2026
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Hyundai's First Full Strike in a Decade Hits at the Worst Time
Hyundai Motor's union has launched its first full-scale strike in 10 years over retirement age and reinstatement demands — just as Elantra, Tucson, Santa Fe and the Genesis GV90 lineup arrives.
8/18/2026
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Seoul Fire Probe Triggers Recall of 6,144 E-Motorcycles
A Seoul fire authority analysis of electric motorcycle battery fires led to a recall of 6,144 vehicles. Here's how owners check eligibility and why e-bike batteries pose distinct risks.
8/16/2026
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Samsung SDI Buys Out GM: What the Indiana Pivot Signals
Samsung SDI is ending its EV battery joint venture with GM and taking full ownership of the Indiana plant, while still co-developing prismatic cells. Here's what the restructuring says about North America's EV slowdown and the ESS boom.
8/11/2026
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Korea's 'IRA' Leaves EVs Out — Why Automakers Are Worried
South Korea's new domestic production tax credit leaves EVs out just as Chinese EVs push into the market. Here's what's at stake for Korean automakers and buyers.
8/9/2026
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Tesla Tops Korea's Import Market Six Months Running
Rising fuel prices are reshaping Korea's imported car market. Tesla has led sales for six straight months and BYD has crossed 9% share — here's what that shift really means.
8/8/2026
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Hankook's iON Tires Land on the BMW i7 Flagship
Hankook Tire will supply three iON EV-specific tire lines as original equipment on BMW's all-electric i7 flagship sedan. Here's why premium OE deals matter more than their margins suggest.
8/6/2026
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What Ecopro's Q2 Numbers Reveal About Europe's EV Slowdown
Ecopro posted a 102.7% jump in quarterly operating profit, yet its EV materials business shrank. Here's what Europe's demand plateau, a new Hungarian plant, and AI data centers mean for the battery supply chain.
8/4/2026
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Summer Parking: What Never to Leave in a Hot Car
A parked car in summer sun becomes a greenhouse. Here's what not to leave inside — lighters, aerosols, power banks — plus parking direction, ventilation, coolant and tire checks, and how to handle your car fire extinguisher.
8/3/2026
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Zoox Wins First US Approval for Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
US regulators granted Amazon's Zoox an exemption to run paid rides in purpose-built vehicles with no steering wheel. What the 2,500-unit cap, the recent recall, and the precedent really mean.
8/1/2026
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Korea's Police Cars Go Electric-Only From 2035
Korea plans to buy only electric or hydrogen vehicles for police and other public fleets from 2035. Here's what the pledge means for automakers, charging infrastructure and special-purpose cars.
7/31/2026
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Hyundai's Brazil Bet: Ethanol Hybrids vs. Chinese EVs
Hyundai chairman Euisun Chung visited the automaker's Brazil plant as a 35% import tariff on green vehicles bites. The answer: flex-fuel hybrids and possible local EV assembly.
7/30/2026