A planned merger in South Korea’s shared electric bicycle market has collapsed, scrapping a deal that could have produced a dominant operator. Socar’s sale of its Elecle e-bike unit to Kakao Mobility, operator of T Bike, was recently called off after final talks. Mobility platforms are also pushing into lifestyle services such as tire discounts and insurance. The article also highlights developments in Tesla, China’s autonomous driving market, Rivian, robotaxis and EV motorsports.

T Map Mobility is expanding beyond navigation into a car life platform that bundles vehicle purchases, insurance and maintenance. It partnered with Hankook Tire\'s T Station to offer discounts via the T Map app and will provide Naver Pay points based on purchase volume during a promotional period. The app also sells car accessories and offers mobile engine-oil replacement services. The company is expanding insurance offerings and enabling car buying, selling and long-term rental services in the app.