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S. Korea, Cambodia forge strategic partnership
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
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Coming to a car near you: Auto technology at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Self-driving cars garner much of the attention, but in reality, we’re years away from tooling around in something like Knight Rider’s KITT. Coming sooner to a car near you: smartphone apps on dash displays, cruise control that adapts to cars around it, remote engine starting and more. At International CES in Las Vegas this week, 10 automakers and numerous suppliers unveiled technological features that will find their way into cars in the distant and not-so-distant future. Here’s
Jan. 11, 2015
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BMW Korea launches winter driving program
BMW Korea on Tuesday launched its Winter Driving Program at its driving center on Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon, to entertain motor enthusiasts with seasonal activities until the end of February. Aimed at offering winter driving experiences, the participants will be able to acquire and refine their winter driving skills on a snowy multipurpose road under the guidance of professional instructors ― Snow Basic ― or get firsthand experience drifting in high-performance BMW M vehicles on the snow-cover
Jan. 11, 2015
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Bring on the glitz: What to expect at Detroit auto show
DETROIT (AP) ― A walk around the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit leaves you with one message: The U.S. auto industry, which nearly collapsed six years ago, is back with as much flash as ever.Multistory exhibits have been under construction since October. There are giant video screens, including one that is 140-foot-long at the Infiniti stand. And there’s an elaborate Buick exhibit with two-story arches strong enough to hold the company’s new convertible above the g
Jan. 11, 2015
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Hyundai Motor's Sonata awarded for best economic performance in U.S.
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top automaker, said Friday its all-new Sonata has been chosen in the U.S. as the car with the best economic performance.The new Sonata, unveiled last spring, won the "2015 Best Economic Performance Award" in the full-size segment by the Automotive Science Group (ASG), a U.S. auto review organization, according to Hyundai Motor.The ASG announces the winners every year based on the lowest maintenance cost by taking into consideration fuel efficiency, insurance paym
Jan. 9, 2015
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Hyundai Motor begins selling new Accent diesel with double clutch transmission
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest automaker, said Thursday it started selling the refreshed Accent diesel subcompact equipped with its own transmission technology that guarantees better fuel efficiency and a sporty driving experience. The Accent diesel adopts the seven-speed "Double Clutch Transmission" for the first time for a domestically-produced model.It applies two separate clutches to improve response time and lower noise. The transmission, developed by Hyundai Motor, will help imp
Jan. 8, 2015
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Kia launches revamped mini subcompact cars in home market
Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's No. 2 automaker, said Thursday it has launched the refreshed versions of its two mini subcompact cars -- the Morning and the Ray -- on its home turf, with focus on a safer and more convenient driving experience. The carmaker said it has included several safety features as standard setups in "The New Morning," such as tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as well as vehicle stability management, which helps keep directional steadiness when the car suddenly accele
Jan. 8, 2015
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Foreign car sales hit record high
In contrast to the stagnant growth of major domestic carmakers, sales of imported cars in the Korean market jumped 25.5 percent to a record high of 196,359 vehicles last year over the previous year, data showed Wednesday.The growth marks an upward trend for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association. “It is a matter of time before we see the number of registered foreign cars exceeded 200,000 early this year,’’ an industry insider said, ad
Jan. 7, 2015
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President and CEO of consumer electronics at Samsung Electronics Yoon Boo-keun delivers a keynote address at the 2015 International CES at The Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, Monday. (AFP-Yonhap)
Jan. 6, 2015
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Hyundai Motor to invest W81tr by 2018
Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s fifth-largest automaker, said Tuesday it would invest about 81 trillion won ($73 billion) over the next four years to improve facilities, expand production lines, develop core technologies for smart and green cars, and construct its headquarters building. Under the investment road map, the automaker is expected to spend an annual average of 20.2 trillion won through 2018, which would surpass its previous high of 14.9 trillion won in 2014.Hyundai Motor’s new inves
Jan. 6, 2015
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LG reveals new G Flex 2 curved smartphone at CES
South Korea's No. 2 tech giant LG Electronics Inc. on Tuesday rolled out its new curved-style smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with updated features from the original G Flex first showcased in 2013.The G Flex 2, featuring a 5.5-inch display that curves inward from top to bottom, is slightly smaller than its 6-inch predecessor. The smartphone will become available in the home market this month and gradually reach overseas markets later this year.Equipped with a full
Jan. 6, 2015
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Renault Samsung debuts new SM5
Renault Samsung Motors unveiled the SM5 Nova, the latest edition of its flagship mid-size premium sedan, on Monday in Seoul to continue its sales momentum. The SM5 Nova adopts Renault’s new brand identity and boasts technological prowess and better fuel efficiency, the company said. The carmaker raised hopes for a repeat of last year’s success of the small crossover sport utility vehicle QM3 with the SM5 Nova this year. The success of the QM3 boosted Renault Samsung’s sales at home last year. Th
Jan. 5, 2015
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Mercedes-Benz: How about a little luxury?
Mercedes-Benz, which has nurtured royalists based on E- and S-Class large sedans here, is more recently whipping up small-size artful models into the Korean market. A less-is-more mentality is taking root in everything from food to fashion. The luxury car is no exception. Of the nation’s soaring import car market, vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000cc or less now make up more than 50 percent of total sales. Compared to its German rivals BMW and Audi, Mercedes-Benz had shown less vigor in p
Jan. 4, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Eco-friendly cars key despite cheap oil’
Despite the decline in oil prices and its effect on consumer confidence, the global green car market will continue to prosper, an analyst said.“The need for better environmentally friendly cars transcends economic costs. The words of Chinese President Xi and U.S. President Obama reflect the fact that regardless of the energy cost, there is a drive for regulation,” said James Chao, director of Asia-Pacific at IHS Automotive Advisory Services. “The falling oil price may have affected consumers. Bu
Jan. 4, 2015
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AAA: motorists may save $75b on gasoline this year
The rout in crude oil prices may mean as much as $75 billion in gasoline savings for U.S. drivers in 2015, according to AAA.Americans saved $14 billion on the motor fuel last year compared with 2013, Heathrow, Florida-based AAA, the country’s largest motoring group, said by email. Pump prices dropped a record 97 consecutive days to a national average of $2.26 a gallon yesterday, the lowest since May 12, 2009.A global glut of crude oil and a standoff between U.S. producers and the Organization of
Jan. 4, 2015
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Hyundai-Kia forecasts slowest sales gain in 9 years
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, South Korea’s largest automakers, forecast their weakest sales growth in nine years as they run out of capacity to increase output and competition intensifies in major markets.The companies’ combined deliveries will rise 2.5 percent to 8.2 million vehicles in 2015, Chung Mong-koo, chairman of both automakers, said during a New Year address to employees in Seoul on Friday. That would be the slowest growth since 2006. The forecast was in line with the median estimate
Jan. 4, 2015
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Ssangyong to roll out new SUV lineup
Ssangyong Motor Co. said Sunday it will launch new and improved versions of its sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the South Korean market, upgrading features but limiting gains in price. The local unit of Indian SUV maker Mahindra & Mahindra said its Korando C, to be launched here this week, is equipped with Japanese transmission maker Aisin Seiki Co.'s 6-speed automatic gearbox, along with a Dynamic Eco engine with strong low-end torque to provide drivers with better fuel efficiency. The five-se
Jan. 4, 2015
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Hyundai Motor launches improved 2015 Equus in home market
Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday it will launch the 2015 Equus full-size upscale sedan this week in its home market, placing greater emphasis on luxury with the addition of various driver-focused technologies. South Korea's No. 1 automaker said the vertical radiator grille and 17-speaker Lexicon sound system were added to the new Equus as standard, while the interior has been fitted with premium Napa leather for the Exclusive trim levels and above."The 2015 Equus places focus on adding more of the
Jan. 4, 2015
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Carmakers to bet big on new models
South Korean carmakers are pinning high hopes on new models this year to help defend their home turf from increased competition from foreign brands.Despite increased car sales, the nation’s five carmakers ― Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors, Renault Samsung Motors, GM Korea and Ssangyong Motor ― continued to lose market share in 2014. Industry watchers predict that foreign carmakers’ sales will exceed a record 220,000 vehicles in 2015, with their combined market share hitting a new high of 15 percent.
Dec. 31, 2014
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Hyundai Motor gets gov't approval to build 2 plants in China
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top carmaker, said Tuesday it received the Chinese government's approval to build two additional factories in the country. The long-awaited approval will now allow Hyundai Motor to build a factory in the southwestern city of Chongqing as well as in Cangzhou, northeastern China, beginning next year, company officials said. The South Korean automaker had initially signed a preliminary agreement to build just one factory in Chongqing earlier this year, but Hyun
Dec. 30, 2014
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Hyundai's new Sonata hybrid flying off lots in S. Korea
South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it has sold more than 1,000 units of its new Sonata hybrid midsize sedan during the first eight days of sale, reflecting a promising outlook for the carmaker's new eco-friendly model despite plunging oil prices. A total of 1,174 orders have been made for the Sonata hybrid in the eight business days since its introduction to the home market, according to the data compiled by Hyundai Motor. The number is more than 70 percent higher than
Dec. 29, 2014