EXPLAINER-South Korean alarm over EV fires puts spotlight on safety concerns By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - South Korea is urging automakers operating in the country to disclose the manufacturer of batteries used in electric vehicles (EV) as authorities try to calm fears over fires involving EVs, after a recent blaze in an underground parking lot that took eight hours to put out.

UPDATE 2-South Korea urges automakers to disclose EV battery brands after fires Recent EV fires in South Korea stir public safety concerns More car companies start identifying batteries used EV phobia will last for a while, says expert Some question safety improvements without more measures Adds disclosures by car companies on batteries in paragraphs 5-10, detail on recent fires in paragraph 9, expert comment in paragraphs 13-14 By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) - South Ko

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Ashtead Group, Beazley, Entain Aug 9 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Ashtead Group, Beazley and Entain, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Ashtead Group Plc AHT.L : KeyBanc initiates coverage with sector weight rating * Beazley Plc BEZG.L : Berenberg raises target price to 950p from 880p * Entain Plc ENT.L : Deutsche Bank cuts target price to 958p from 1,089p * Rheinmetall AG RHMG.DE : Morgan Stanley up

UPDATE 1-BMW to recall over 100,000 US vehicles over starter motor concern Adds details from statement throughout Aug 8 (Reuters) - BMW BMWG.DE is recalling 105,558 crossovers and sedans in the U.S. and will issue a software update to fix concerns related to a starter motor that can overheat, t he National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday .

BMW to recall over 100,000 US vehicles over starter motor concern Aug 8 (Reuters) - BMW BMWG.DE is recalling 105,558 crossovers and sedans in the U.S. and will issue a software update to fix concerns related to a starter motor that can overheat. Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid