Hyundai and Kia Recall 91,000 US Vehicles Over Fire Risks

Hyundai Motor and Kia have issued a recall for over 91,000 vehicles in the US due to fire risks. The companies have identified potential issues with electronic controllers in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly. Owners are urged to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Both manufacturers are committed to ensuring customer safety and will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller as needed. This proactive approach demonstrates their dedication to addressing potential risks and prioritizing consumer well-being.
U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it had finalized a $2.5 billion low-cost loan to a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution to help pay for three new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities.
Exclusive: Tesla plans mass production start for Cybertruck at end of 2023

Tesla aims to start mass production of its Cybertruck at the end of 2023, two years after the initial target for the long-awaited pickup truck Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled in 2019, two people with knowledge of the plans told Reuters.
TomTom sticks with revenue and cashflow guidance, giving shares a boost

Dutch digital mapping group TomTom (TOM2.AS) on Friday confirmed its revenue and cashflow guidance for 2022 and 2023, boosting its shares, after reporting a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss, citing high inflation and strained supply chains.
SK Innovation shares fall on bleak forecast for battery unit’s turnaround

South Korean energy group SK Innovation Co Ltd (096770.KS) warned its battery unit turnaround could take longer than past guidance indicated, taking the shine off a near-threefold jump in first-quarter profit and sending shares down as much as 5.1%.
Australia, South Africa miners eye options as Europe makes desperate calls

Australian and South African miners are exploring ways to supply coal and metals consumers in Europe scrambling for alternative sources to Russian supply, but logistics and cost constraints make it difficult to rapidly boost output, companies said.
Taiwan’s UMC to spend $5 bln on new chip plant in Singapore

Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) (2303.TW) will invest $5 billion on a new microchip factory in Singapore, with production expected to start in 2024 to support the boom in 5G and auto electronics, it said on Thursday.
Hybrid work trend drives PC maker Lenovo’s Q3 profit to record high

Third-quarter profit jumped 62% to an all-time high of $640 million at China’s Lenovo Group (0992.HK), the world’s biggest maker of personal computers said on Wednesday, as the growing popularity of hybrid work arrangements boosts demand for PCs.
Cadence Design Systems aims to cash in on new custom-chip era

Microchip design software maker Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS.O) is betting on growth from automakers and other chip users strapped by global supply shortages who face mounting competition from rivals such as Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and Apple Inc (AAPL.O) that design their own chips.
Exclusive: U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over air bag inflators

U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a new probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers with potentially defective Takata air bag inflators, a government document seen by Reuters on Sunday showed.