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Hyundai Glovis clinches exclusive deal transporting Volkswagen cars

TransportJul 2, 2020

Hyundai Glovis, a logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group, said Thursday that it has clinched an exclusive five-year contract with Volkswagen Konzernlogistik, which deals in the logistics of European c...
Hyundai Mobis invests W25b in US tech funds for future mobility

TransportJul 2, 2020

South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis said Thursday it has injected 25 billion won ($20 million) in Silicon Valley tech funds ACVC Partners and MOTUS Ventures, as part of its move to secure future mobility tec...
Han Sung Motor launches AMG Playground club for Mercedes-AMG owners

TransportJul 1, 2020

Han Sung Motor, an official dealer of Mercedes-Benz in Korea, said Wednesday it has launched the AMG Playground membership club for its customers, offering opportunities for activities and networking...
Audi’s first electric SUV e-tron 55 quattro lands in Korea

TransportJul 1, 2020

Audi Korea said Wednesday the brand’s first electric-powered sport utility vehicle Audi e-tron 55 quattro has been launched in Korea. Audi e-tron 55 quattro had its world premiere in San Francisco i...
Hyundai Motor rolls out larger, smarter Santa Fe

TransportJun 30, 2020

Hyundai Motor on Tuesday rolled out a face-lifted version of its signature midsized sport utility vehicle Santa Fe, which has been built on a new platform. The new Santa Fe is a refreshed version of...
Mercedes-Benz Korea launches newest EV

TransportJun 30, 2020

For drivers’ convenience, Mercedes-Benz Korea has been operating a one-on-one program called EQ Smart Coaching Service, in which experts check the vehicle charging environment near the customer and i...
Former Daimler Trucks director to lead Hyundai Motor’s commercial vehicles

TransportJun 30, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it has tapped Martin Zeilinger, former head director at Daimler Trucks, to lead its research and development of commercial vehicles and hydrogen-powered electric truc...
Eastar Jet founder vows to return all family shares to revive Jeju Air’s acquisition

TransportJun 29, 2020

Korean budget carrier Eastar Jet founder Lee Sang-jik, who is also a member of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, said Monday that the ownership family will contribute all their shares, worth arou...
Hyundai Motor rolls out eco-friendly electric bus

TransportJun 29, 2020

Hyundai Motor said Monday it has launched an upgraded midsized electric bus -- County Electric -- which can be used as a town shuttle bus or school bus for children. The County Electric has been ext...
LCCs expand domestic routes for holiday season, but profitability remains questionable

TransportJun 28, 2020

South Korea’s low cost carriers have been opening more domestic routes to prepare for the upcoming summer holiday season, but the profitability of operating such routes remains questionable due to fi...
Renault Master van records global sales of 3 million units

TransportJun 25, 2020

French automaker Renault Group’s flagship van Renault Master has achieved accumulated sales of 3 million units globally in 40 years since its launch, according to the local unit of the automaker Thur...
Kia Motors tops J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in US

TransportJun 25, 2020

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has topped the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study in the US, securing the highest rank for six consecutive years as a mass market auto brand, the firm said Thursday. ...
[Herald Interview] COVID-19 to reshape logistics: DHL exec

TransportJun 25, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic outbreak around the world has had a profound impact on global supply chains and logistics. For example, the South Korean automotive, aviation and heavy industries that ...
[Photo News] New Mini Countryman unveiled in Korea

TransportJun 24, 2020

Bernd Korber, who is in charge of BMW Group’s premium compact car brand Mini, makes a presentation on the New Mini Countryman during a press conference held in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on Wednesday...
Hankook Tire supports mobility service at social welfare centers

TransportJun 23, 2020

South Korea’s Hankook Tire & Technology Group said Tuesday it has been ramping up its corporate social responsibility efforts and is diversifying support for mobility services at social welfare cente...