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Asiana, Eastar fall prey to pandemic amid growing industry overhaul fears

Sept 11, 2020

The prolonged impact of the new coronavirus on the airline industry has derailed two major deals in the aviation sector here, triggering concerns of massive layoffs and the overhaul of the country's ...
Air Busan’s first no-destination flight takes off

Sept 10, 2020

Air Busan became the first Korean airline on Thursday to fly a no-destination flight with a select group of passengers. The short-haul flight, which took off around noon from Gimhae International Ai...
Hyundai Motor launches hydrogen campaign in Europe

Sept 10, 2020

Hyundai Motor said Thursday that it will launch a global “Hydrogen to you” campaign starting in Europe to promote sustainable energy hydrogen with its fuel cell vehicle Nexo. The automaker said the ...
Han Sung Motor paints mural to improve regional environment

Sept 9, 2020

Han Sung Motor, an official dealer of Mercedes-Benz Korea, said Wednesday that it has completed work on a mural near its Seongnam exhibition hall. The automotive dealer said it had painted an old wa...
Korean Air begins using converted planes to transport cargo

Sept 9, 2020

Korean Air Lines Co. said Wednesday it has begun to use two converted planes to transport cargo on routes to the United States in the latest move to offset a sharp decline in air travel demand amid t...
Korean Air rolls out strict rules for mask-wearing on board

Sept 8, 2020

Korean Air announced Tuesday it will enforce stricter rules for passengers to wear masks on board planes as part of safety efforts to prevent COVID-19. Starting Sept. 8, the national flag carrier wi...
Hyundai Motor, SK Innovation to partner on EV battery ecosystem

Sept 8, 2020

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors will work together with SK Innovation to develop an electric vehicle battery ecosystem, the automaker said Tuesday. Hyundai said the companies will build a cooperation s...
[Photo News] New Rolls-Royce Ghost

Sept 7, 2020

Models introduce Rolls-Royce’s luxury sedan the new Ghost at the automaker’s Seoul boutique, Monday. The new Ghost adapts a version of the 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with a maximum power of 571...
FCA unveils PHEV Wrangler 4xe, All-New Grand Wagoneer

Sept 6, 2020

The All-New Grand Wagoneer inherits the spirit of its namesake, which was first introduced in 1962 as the very first 4x4 automobile with an automatic transmission. The new Wagoneer model boasts cutt...
Mercedes-Benz Korea appoints Thomas Klein as new president and CEO

Sept 4, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Korea said Friday it appointed Thomas Klein, the current president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Middle East, as the new president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Kl...
Hyundai Motor joins IFA 2020 to unveil eco-friendly vehicle technology

Sept 4, 2020

Hyundai Motor participated in the IFA 2020 exhibition in Berlin, Germany, for the first time, demonstrating its brand vision based on eco-friendly vehicle technology, the firm said Friday. The autom...
Porsche Korea unveils first EV sports car Taycan

Sept 3, 2020

Porsche Korea officially launches Macan GTS to expand compact SUV lineup in Korea
All-New Jeep Gladiator sells out in preorders

Sept 3, 2020

Joining in on the boom for pickup truck models in Korea, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has seen preorders for the latest All-New Jeep Gladiator sell out within two weeks, the automaker said Thursday. FC...
Japanese car sales increase for first time since boycott began

Sept 3, 2020

Sales of Japanese cars in South Korea increased for the first time since a nationwide boycott of Japanese products began here last year, data showed Thursday. According to the Korea Automobile Impor...
HDC-Asiana deal headed for collapse

Sept 3, 2020

Despite months of back-and-forth and attempts at breakthroughs, the acquisition talks between HDC Hyundai Development Company and Asiana Airline are likely to fall apart, according to reports Thursda...