Product of the 4th generation V-NAND memory chip of Samsung Electronics. Photo: Yonhap/VNA Specifically, Samsung – the world’s largest memory chip manufacturer and Hyundai – South Korea’s leading automobile manufacturing group have signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Automotive Technology and the Institute of Electronic Technology under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Korea Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) to strengthen cooperation in the automotive chip manufacturing industry. Details of the contract between Samsung and Hyundai were not disclosed. However, an unnamed government official said: “We do not rule out the possibility that Hyundai will receive automotive chips from Samsung.” South Korea boasts a world leader in memory chip production, but is relatively weak in the logic chip business. According to data from the Korea International Trade Association, the country accounts for only 2.3% of the automotive chip manufacturing market. Leading in this field are the US (31.4%), Japan (22.4%), and Germany (17.7%) respectively. Major Korean chipmakers such as Samsung and SK hynix Inc. focuses on manufacturing high-performance memory semiconductors because automotive chips are seen as less profitable, while requiring complex testing processes and strict quality requirements. Korean automakers are being hit hard by a global shortage of automotive chips, especially electronic control chips in cars, leading to production halts. output many times. The move comes as the Korean government aims to establish an automotive chip supply chain to solve the global shortage of semiconductors. The government plans to roll out tax incentives and subsidies worth a total of 510 trillion won ($453 billion) to semiconductor companies between now and 2030. The Korean government hopes that the agreement between Samsung and Hyundai can strengthen the country’s autonomy in the field of automotive chip production and enhance Korea’s competitiveness in the production of world cars. next generation in the future. While chipmakers will be at the forefront of research and development of core semiconductor technology, auto manufacturers will focus on providing platforms for testing new automotive chips and components. related department.

Information from VinFast said: “Currently, VinFast is focusing on vehicle development projects involving foreign research institutions. However, the COVID-19 epidemic has significantly hindered the conclusion. connectivity and mobility between countries Therefore, VinFast has decided to bring the entire overseas vehicle development team to its headquarters in Vietnam to optimize all resources and facilitate coordination. with the production team at our complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam. VinFast research centers in Australia. The Vietnamese automaker also added: “For this reason, we temporarily closed our Australian office (Port Melbourne) and moved all staff to Vietnam. In fact, Kevin Yardley has resigned. We will fix all matters in accordance with the law if anyone fails to move to Vietnam “. VinFast also said that the decision to close its research and development office in Port Melbourne “will not affect the Lang Lang car test facility. We will make an official notice if there are any changes” . Lang Lang car test facility. According to the CarAdvice This decision will affect about 50 employees at VinFast’s research center in Australia, including mainly former Holden, Ford and Toyota employees who lost their jobs after the “kangaroo country”. also produces domestic cars./.

Land Rover Defender has just been named the automotive design of the year 2021. This is the third time Land Rover has won the award after previous victories for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012) and the latest is the global award for a 4×4 off-road vehicle. The World Automotive Design Award recognizes the best new vehicle for the past 12 months and awards vehicles that demonstrate the highest standards of engineering and design innovation. Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Creative Director of Jaguar Land Rover said Jaguar Land Rover’s vision was to create a 21st century Defender by crossing the boundaries of engineering, technology and design while retains its signature DNA and reputation off-road capabilities. The result is an attractive 4×4 that resonates with customers at the highest level – the emotional level. The signature design makes the New Defender instantly recognizable, and the revised front and rear end design offers excellent approach and exit angles. Land Rover designers reimagined the familiar Defender models, giving the 4×4 a purposeful vertical shape and Alpine windows on the hood, while retaining the side-hinged rear doors and The external spare wheel makes the vehicle very recognizable. In particular, the Defender model has been completely transformed compared to the prototype version, when previously hidden details are now shown on the outside, with the emphasis on simplicity and practicality. The Defender 110 offers a five, six or 5 + 2 seat configuration, while the 90 is capable of accommodating six people in a vehicle the length of a compact family hatchback. The Defender’s diverse capabilities enhance off-road ruggedness and off-road comfort. Underpinned by Land Rover’s D7x aluminum platform – the brand’s toughest bodywork ever – advanced off-road technologies and state-of-the-art powertrain. This is also the model that experts at Euro NCAP have given a maximum safety rating of five stars. The Defender family now includes Defender 90 and Defender 110, as well as 90 and 110 Hard Top commercial variants. Since its launch, Defender has won more than 50 global awards, including Top Gear’s 2020 Vehicle, SUV of the Year 2021 voted by MotorTrend, and Best SUV by Autocar. choose./.