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BMW trumps Daimler in Europe sales as VW’s Audi keeps top spot

Jan 16, 2011

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit defended its top spot in luxury-car sales in Europe last year while Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s main brand captured second place from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz as demand ...
Toyota developing motors without rare earths

Jan 16, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest seller of hybrid autos, is developing an alternative motor for future hybrid and electric cars that doesn’t need rare-earth minerals at risk of supply disrupti...
New Dodge Viper to lure Porsche, Corvette lovers

Jan 16, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, the U.S. automaker run by Fiat SpA, said the next Dodge Viper sports car is going to be “drop-dead beautiful” so it can take buyers from Porsche SE’s cars and General Motors Co.’s...
New Mercedes-Benz S Class hits local market

Jan 16, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Korea launched the new S350 BlueTEC on the local market on Wednesday. According to the company, the new vehicle is 6.8 percent more fuel efficient and has 10 percent more power output ...
Mercedes-Benz dealer offers iPads

Jan 16, 2011

Hansung Motor, the official Mercedes-Benz dear, is offering gifts including 25 Apple iPad table PCs during January. As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the company will provide iPads to 25...
Daihatsu to end vehicle sales in Europe

Jan 16, 2011

TOKYO (DPA) ― Japanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor Co. said Friday it had decided to withdraw from Europe from January 2013 due to sluggish sales and a decline in profits. Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyo...
Special lease program with Mini

Jan 16, 2011

Mini is offering special lease financing program on all models until the end of the month. Those purchasing Mini vehicles before the end of the month will be offered the choice of using a lease prog...
Peugeot launches electric bicycles

Jan 16, 2011

PARIS (DPA) ― With the launch of its first electric vehicle, the iOn, Peugeot is also offering a collection of three electrically driven bicycles featuring a light aluminum frame and a Panasonic elec...
Toyota adds cheapest Lexus model

Jan 16, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp. introduced its cheapest Lexus yet in Japan as the automaker struggles to replicate the luxury brand’s U.S. success in its home market. The Lexus CT200h went on sale today priced f...
New Year deals for Cadillac

Jan 9, 2011

GM Korea is offering a number of special deals with the CTS, SRX and STS until the end of the month. For the CTS 3.0, the company is offering a choice between a 2 percent discount and a lease financ...
Harley Davidson’s ‘Hot Winter’ promotion

Jan 9, 2011

Harley Davidson Korea is holding the “Hot Winter” promotion event that offers credits for Harley Davidson accessories, free checkup service and winter clothing until the end of the month. As part of...
Chrysler Korea celebrates 19 years

Jan 9, 2011

Chrysler Korea is cutting the price of 300C vehicles by 19 percent during January to mark the brand’s launch here 19 years ago. Chrysler vehicles were first imported to Korea through official channe...
Honda lease sales of EV-neo electric scooter

Jan 9, 2011

TOKYO (DPA) ― Honda has started delivery of its EV-neo electric scooter to customers in Japan prior to the start of lease sales to businesses in April next year, the carmaker has announced. These fi...
BMW introduces new car exchange program

Jan 9, 2011

BMW Korea is offering a chance to exchange 528i and Gran Tourismo vehicles for other BMW models until the end of the month. The offer is limited to vehicles registered less than 30 days before the d...
Subaru offers special financing programs

Jan 9, 2011

Subaru Korea is offering a choice between tax coverage and special lease financing programs until the end of the month. Those buying the Legacy Sedan or the Outback during the period can choose betw...