Seen is a concept image of the self-driving car solution that will be completed in cooperation between LG Electronics and auto parts company Magna. LG said Tuesday that the two companies will expand cooperation in self-driving technologies. Courtesy of LG Electronics

By Baek Byung-yeul

LAS VEGAS ― LG Electronics will expand cooperation with Canadian auto parts company Magna to jointly produce next-generation self-driving car solutions, according to LG, Tuesday (local time).

The two companies said they are promoting strategic technology cooperation with the goal of occupying the emerging autonomous driving market by integrating LG's infotainment technology and Magna's advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving-related technologies.

"LG and Magna will have their own promotional booths at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Officials of the two companies will meet at the CES to further discuss cooperation measures," an LG spokesperson said.