Hyundai Recalls Over 61,000 Vehicles in US Due to Safety Concerns

On March 23 (local time), Toyota announced plans to invest $800 million in its Kentucky plant to prepare for a second battery electric vehicle (BEV) production line and expand capacity for the Camry and RAV4. The company will also invest $200 million across two facilities in Indiana to increase production of the Grand Highlander SUV, while advancing parallel efforts related to battery manufacturing.

South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will pre-announce amendments to the Enforcement Decree and related regulations of the Automobile Management Act to enhance safety management of batteries used in electric vehicles. The revisions include expanded information disclosure and stricter criteria for certification revocation. Under the new rules, consumers will be able to access more detailed information when purchasing EVs, including the battery’s country of origin, manufacturer, and production date.

According to China Trade Remedies Information, on March 18, 2026, in response to applications filed by US enterprises including RealTruck, Inc., the US Department of Commerce announced the initiation of anti-dumping and countervailing investigations into truck bed covers imported from China. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) was expected to make a preliminary determination on industrial injury no later than April 13, 2026. According to US statistics, in 2025 the value of US imports of truck bed covers from China was approximately $1.1 billion.