A forum has been established to discuss the future of the connected mobility industry.
The Korean Automotive Research Institute announced on October 28 that it held the '2026 Connected Mobility Alliance' meeting the previous day.
The meeting aimed to share technological innovations and development directions for the future connected mobility industry, as well as to strengthen cooperation among industry, academia, research, and government. It specifically sought to explore joint cooperation strategies in the connected mobility sector and lay the groundwork for large-scale research and development projects in the AI connected car field and the establishment of industrial hubs.
The event included presentations on the achievements of the Connected Mobility Alliance, the vision for Incheon as a future connectivity innovation city, and a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU was signed among ten leading companies in the AI connected car sector, including the Korean Automotive Research Institute, Incheon City, Hyundai Mobis, Lotte Innovate, and LG Innotek, to foster technological development cooperation and establish Incheon as a future AI mobility hub.
Moving forward, the Korean Automotive Research Institute plans to continue facilitating technology exchanges and collaborations among companies, leading to joint planning of large-scale research and development projects. Discussions will continue to specify joint tasks in the AI connected car field and link technological development with the establishment of industrial hubs in Incheon.
Jin Jong-wook, head of the Korean Automotive Research Institute, stated, "We will do our utmost to secure technological innovation and global competitiveness for the domestic connected car industry at the center of cooperation among industry, academia, research, and government."
Meanwhile, automakers are gradually expanding connected services that combine AI with vehicle applications.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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