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July 29, 2024
Hyundai Motor’s decadeslong support for Korean archery shines in gold at Olympics

By Kan Hyeong-woo ( hwkan@heraldcorp.com )
July 29, 2024
Renault Grand Koleos caters to fuel-efficient family car market

The Grand Koleos measures 4,780 millimeters in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,680 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, offering ample interior space that rivals some full-size SUVs. The second row features 320 mm of legroom, the longest in its class, and the rear seats can be adjusted in a...
July 28, 2024
[Test Drive] Kia EV3 takes regenerative braking to next level

Kia is going all-out to turn around the slowing growth of electric vehicles with the launch of its latest all-electric vehicle EV3 as the Korean automaker has developed an affordable, all-around EV. The Korea Herald got to check out the Kia EV3 long-range model with 17-inch wheels for a test drive...
July 26, 2024
Hybrid sales drive up Hyundai Motor's Q2 earnings

To secure its market position, Hyundai said it plans to diversify its hybrid and electric vehicle lineup, including introducing the new sub-compact EV, Inster and expanding the Ioniq series. “With the economic landscape being as unpredictable as it is and competition heating up, our goal is to sh...
July 25, 2024
[Herald Interview] 'Lamborghini will always have steering wheel'

Lamborghini sold a record 434 vehicles in Korea last year, as the country became the Italian automaker’s seventh-biggest market globally, while beating out the brand’s home turf of Italy, which came in eighth place with 409 sold. Lamborghini sold 195 vehicles in Korea in the first half of this ye...
July 24, 2024
Genesis to sponsor New York's Met through new art initiatives

By Kan Hyeong-woo ( hwkan@heraldcorp.com )
July 23, 2024
Hyundai to bring electric buses to Japan's UNESCO-designated island

“Hyundai’s electric buses stand out for their quality and dependability, which is why we picked them over Chinese alternatives. We’re looking forward to transitioning our entire fleet on Yakushima to electric,” said Yoshitaro Iwasaki, CEO of the Iwasaki Group during the signing ceremony. The E...
July 18, 2024
[Exclusive] BlueOval SK’s Kentucky plant to start production in 1st half of 2025: official

The second plant in Glendale, Kentucky 2, currently has no targeted date for the beginning of production. The BlueOval SK official underscored that the facility “will be ready when the market demand reaches it” and start producing batteries faster than anyone as its construction continues. US me...
July 18, 2024
Volvo XC40 triumphs as best-selling premium compact SUV

The XC40's success can be attributed to its combination of advanced features and competitive pricing. Despite being an entry-level model, it includes advanced safety technologies and premium comfort features, such as the integrated Tmap infotainment system. Developed in collaboration with Tmap Mobi...
July 17, 2024
Kia EV3 boasts array of new technologies for mass-market EVs

By Kan Hyeong-woo ( hwkan@heraldcorp.com )
July 16, 2024
Renault Korea begins mass production of new Grand Koleos

By Kan Hyeong-woo ( hwkan@heraldcorp.com )
July 14, 2024
[KH Explains] Are pedal cams the answer to Korea’s sudden acceleration disputes?

A 2019 survey by Embrain Trendmonitor revealed that 88.9 percent of Korean drivers use dash cams, a figure much higher than in many other countries. A 2017 AA Insurance survey found that only 15 percent of respondents in the UK owned dashcams. Manufacturers like Hyundai have started offering built...
July 14, 2024
LG Energy Solution’s AI model to expedite battery cell design

LG Energy Solution said Sunday that it has developed an artificial intelligence solution to substantially shorten the battery cell design period from two weeks to just one day. This significant leap in the initial stage of battery production leverages generative AI techniques to output battery cel...
July 10, 2024
Korea to boost affordability of EVs with new battery recycling scheme

Starting in 2027, Korean consumers can look forward to purchasing more affordable electric vehicles equipped with reconditioned and tested used batteries. The Korean government, during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, unveiled a plan Wed...
July 09, 2024
Korean battery-makers eye turnaround in mass-market EVs

The Ultium Cells 2 plant in Tennessee, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and GM with a 2.7 trillion won ($1.5 billion) investment, began full operations in March this year. It is set to supply batteries for GM’s next-generation EVs, including the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the high-end Cadi...

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