{
  "id": 2678944,
  "title": "Genesis GV90 Neolun proves safety of pillarless design",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/genesis-gv90-neolun-proves-safety-of-pillarless-design-2678944",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260823/genesis-gv90-neolun-proves-safety-of-pillarless-design"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Genesis has unveiled the GV90 Neolun, a luxury compact SUV that boasts a revolutionary pillarless design. The absence of a conventional B-pillar between the front and rear doors was achieved through the implementation of an innovative Arch Gate system. This world-first independently opening coach-door system eliminates the need for a traditional B-pillar, creating a wide, unobstructed opening while maintaining top-level safety standards. Genesis’ head of body design, Lee Dae-hee, explained that the structural functions typically handled by the B-pillar have been seamlessly integrated into the doors. Two 1.8-gigapascal-strength steel beams are vertically and horizontally arranged, with upper stoppers and impact hooks reinforcing the hidden B-pillar structure. Additionally, Genesis incorporated a \"hidden roll cage,\" a separate structural framework built into the body to surround the passenger compartment. The combination of the hidden B-pillar and roll cage ensures the GV90 Neolun remains a safe and secure vehicle, despite its unique design.",
  "summary": "SAN FRANCISCO — Genesis has engineered the GV90 Neolun with a string of hidden structural reinforcements to ensure top-level safety despite the absence of a conventional B-pillar, executives from the luxury carmaker said Thursday (local time). The GV90 Neolun features the Arch Gate, a world-first independently opening coach-door system that eliminates the conventional B-pillar between the front…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Genesis GV90 Neolun proves safety of pillarless design",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/genesis-gv90-neolun-proves-safety-of-pillarless-design",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}