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Hyundai to resume production at Brazil plant this week

Jul 13, 2021

Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said Tuesday it will resume operations of its plant in Brazil this week following a 10-day suspension amid a global chip shortage. Early t...
Hyundai, Kia expected to log sharp rebound in Q2 earnings

Jul 13, 2021

Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. are set to report a sharp rebound in operating profit for the second quarter on strong demand for their vehicles that offset output disruptions by semico...
[Behind the wheel] BMW’s New Mini both practical and powerful

Jul 12, 2021

My very first impression of the Mini was it was “highly agile.” The small-size vehicle, 172.5 centimeters in width, about the average height of Korean men, felt easy to drive on narrow roads and cha...
Korean Air’s plan for integrated airline with Asiana to cost W600b

Jul 11, 2021

Airline to bleed billions to see through major acquisition deal over the next two years
Foreign pilots allege mistreatment by Korean Air during pandemic

Jul 11, 2021

South Korea’s largest airline accused of discriminating against foreign pilots for past 16 months
SsangYong Motor to sell plant site in rehabilitation efforts

Jul 10, 2021

SsangYong Motor, a debt-ridden automaker, decided to sell the site of its plant in Pyeongtaek as part of self-rescue efforts, the local government said Saturday. The company has been under court rec...
[Behind the Wheel] Genesis poised to take on EV world with G80

Jul 9, 2021

Genesis’ first EV variant based on premium sedan G80 launches at the price of 82.8 million won
Hyundai Motor forges partnership to develop hydrogen fuel cell system for ships

Jul 8, 2021

Hyundai Motor will work with other firms to utilize its car-making expertise and technology for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for ships, the Korean automaker said Thursday. Hyundai ...
Genesis launches electrified G80 sedan in S. Korea

Jul 7, 2021

Genesis, the independent luxury brand of Hyundai Motor Co., said Wednesday it launched the electrified G80 midsize sedan in South Korea, debuting its first electric model. The luxury electric sedan ...
‘More than 50 imported EV models to be unveiled in S. Korea by 2023’

Jul 6, 2021

Foreign car brands will introduce at least 54 electric vehicle models here by 2023, South Korea’s imported car association said Tuesday. New executives and board members of the Korea Automobile Impo...
Korean automakers face tough road ahead as workers plan for strike

Jul 6, 2021

As South Korean automakers move to embrace the trend shift for eco-friendly vehicles, they face difficulties in narrowing differences with labor unions seeking wage increase and job protection. The ...
LG Innotek wins nod from GM for four consecutive years

Jul 6, 2021

LG Group’s material and components maker LG Innotek has been recognized for the quality of its auto parts supplied to General Motors, the company said Tuesday. The South Korean firm received the 202...
[Behind the Wheel] With K9, Kia makes driving luxury

Jul 5, 2021

Kia’s Predictive Gear-shift System comes as fresh drive assistance feature, offering comfortable riding experience
Hyundai to sell Staria minivan in Thailand this week

Jul 5, 2021

Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it will begin the sale of the Staria minivan in Thailand this week as it strives to increase its presence in Southeast Asian markets. Hyundai also plans to begin introd...
Volvo Concept Recharge reveals what carmaker is going for with EVs

Jul 4, 2021

Volvo recently unveiled a concept car that shows where the automaker is going in its electrification drive. The Volvo Concept Recharge, which the firms described as “a manifesto for the next generat...