World NM: Hyundai to Build Future Car R&D Center in Shanghai001117

Hyundai will set up a future car research center in Shanghai in a bid to boost flagging sales in the world’s largest market. The automotive group wants to bolster research and development in China as well as increasing its lineup of electric cars and hydrogen vehicles there. Kia will also launch its first electric car,… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai to Build Future Car R&D Center in Shanghai001117

World NM: Ssangyong Goes Back into Receivership001116

Ssangyong has gone back into court receivership 10 years after the perpetually troubled SUV maker last emerged from hospital thanks to India’s Mahindra. If the court decides to auction off Ssangyong, U.S. car retailer HAAH Automotive Holdings is still expected to be on board. HAAH had promised not to lay off any staff and double… Continue reading World NM: Ssangyong Goes Back into Receivership001116

World NM: SsangYong Motor again under court receivership, creditors aim to find new investor001107

SsangYong Motor Co. was placed under court receivership once again Thursday as its Indian parent Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has failed to attract an investor amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and its financial status is further worsening. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court approved the debt-rescheduling process for SsangYong Motor as U.S. vehicle importer HAAH Automotive Holdings… Continue reading World NM: SsangYong Motor again under court receivership, creditors aim to find new investor001107

World NM: Hyundai executives to be investigated for insider trading001103

A dozen executives from South Korea’s Hyundai Motor are under investigation into whether they profiteered from insider information earlier this year. One month later, Hyundai denied a partnership with Apple, causing a slip of more than 6 percent in the Korean bourse. Either the FSC or its enforcement arm, the Financial Supervisory Service, is expected… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai executives to be investigated for insider trading001103

World NM: Hyundai Joins Samsung SDI in Developing Electric Car Batteries001101

Hyundai and Samsung SDI have agreed to develop cutting-edge cylindrical batteries for the automaker’s hybrid cars. It also wants to develop solid-state batteries with Samsung that charge faster than lithium-ion batteries and are also safer and more compact. Samsung SDI will be supplying batteries for an electric pickup truck to U.S. start-up Rivian. Go to… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Joins Samsung SDI in Developing Electric Car Batteries001101

World NM: SK hynix has no plan to retrieve investment in Kioxia: CEO001076

In 2017, SK hynix joined a global consortium to invest in Kioxia, then known as Toshiba Memory Corp., and injected about 4 trillion won (US$3.5 billion). Western Digital was the No. 3 player followed by SK hynix and Micron. Last October, SK hynix signed a deal to buy Intel’s non-memory unit for $9 billion. Go… Continue reading World NM: SK hynix has no plan to retrieve investment in Kioxia: CEO001076

World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

The Israel Innovation Authority, in charge of fostering the nation’s tech ecosystem, has signed an agreement with an Italian unit of multinational automaker Stellantis NV to cooperate in technological innovation that will help grow Israeli firms and boost the firm’s tech prowess. The agreement is part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s R&D and Pilot Collaboration… Continue reading World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

World NM: SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage001069

Financially troubled carmaker SsangYong Motor Co. said Thursday it will suspend the operation of its local plant for a week due to lack of semiconductor chips. The SUV-focused carmaker resumed operations on March 2 after halting the Pyeongtaek plant for 16 days in February as its subcontractors refused to supply parts due to outstanding payments.… Continue reading World NM: SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage001069

World NM: SK hynix in talks with Bosch over supply of automotive memory chips: sources001065

SK hynix Inc., South Korea’s second-largest chipmaker, is in talks with German auto parts giant Robert Bosch GmbH over a long-term supply of automotive memory semiconductors, industry sources said Wednesday. Industry observers believe that SK hynix will bolster its moves to expand its sales in the automotive sector amid a shortage of chips that led… Continue reading World NM: SK hynix in talks with Bosch over supply of automotive memory chips: sources001065