News Releases

Hyundai Motor Company-Kia, Alten Korea and BASF collaborated to design an innovative seating solution for the Kia EV3 Study Car 2.0, bringing together expertise in vehicle development, engineering, product design and advanced materials. The concept car seat demonstrates how circular material solutions, design-for-disassembly principles and end-of-life considerations could be incorporated to explore more circular approaches for vehicle interiors. 

BASF has signed an investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Materials High-Tech Park to establish a new electronic materials production site in Nanjing, China. The investment reinforces BASF’s commitment to supporting the development of China’s growing semiconductor industry through local manufacturing, technical expertise and reliable supply.

BASF is bringing its vision of future beauty innovation to life at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok with the launch of Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient designed to support post-laser skincare routine, helping promote a rejuvenated, healthy-looking appearance after treatment. 

BASF, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) and Suzhou Orient Motion Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Orient Motion) have introduced the world’s first mass-produced electromechanical brake (EMB) brake-by-wire system. Developed and industrialized in China, the system has been deployed in Chery’s premium EXEED EX7 model.