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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Stray Kids hit with racism in Met Gala photo line
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[News Analysis] Yoon's first 2 years marked by intense confrontations, lack of leadership
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Yoon apologizes for wife's 'unwise conduct'
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Hyundai joins race to cut prices
Hyundai Motor on Sunday announced additional price cuts to its top-selling vehicles, including its Grandeur flagship sedan, as part of efforts to maintain its market dominance amid the increased presence of import brands here. In its latest round of price cuts, Hyundai plans to reduce the price tag of the Grandeur by 1 million won ($875) from Monday, with reductions for three others ― the i40, i40 Saloon and Veloster ― to be 300,000 won each, the carmaker said. The move comes after Hyundai’s mo
July 7, 2013
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Grand Cherokee gives new class to SUVs
I dislike SUVs. That’s something I’ve realized test-driving a string of cars these past few months. First of all, they are physically challenging. I have to literally clamber up behind the wheel. Another reason I don’t like them is because I feel I’m about to scrape off the hood whenever I drive into an underground car park. Third and not least, because they are usually diesels, the loud purr of their engines really gets to me.But I must say, the Grand Cherokee from Jeep was a gamechanger. They
July 7, 2013
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Ferrari-fueled Maserati lures bored BMW buyers
Maserati, the Italian maker of exotic cars driven by the likes of U2 frontman Bono and designer Ralph Lauren, is shifting its focus from the elite to the merely wealthy with a mid-sized sedan called the Ghibli. The new car, which will start at $65,600 when it hits U.S. showrooms in September, represents a direct challenge to mainstay German models like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6. The Fiat SpA unit is betting the car can offer something the Germans can’t: Italian sex appe
June 30, 2013
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BMW 530d, perfect for Korea
Munich, Germany ― It was through countless quintessential German villages that I maneuvered the BMW’s new 5 Series ― the 530d Sedan and the 535i Grand Turismo. Making my way on the indefinitely winding roads to a golf course near Aschheim where BMW runs its test track, I realized why the 5 Series stands as one of the most successful lineups in the world, especially the sedans: All you had to do was slip your foot on the accelerator, and off she went. The roar of the engine ― a straight four-cyli
June 30, 2013
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‘I never regretted joining Hyundai’
MUNICH, Germany ― “Hyundai Kia chairman Chung Mong-koo had a vision: how to raise the level of Korean car companies,” said Peter Schreyer, Hyundai and Kia’s chief design executive, comparing one of Korea’s top business tycoons with visionary CEOs and artists such as Steve Jobs, Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. Chung Mong-koo is the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, which encompasses the Kia brand. In a rare interview, Schreyer spoke about his life at Hyundai and in Korea in a documentary aired recen
June 30, 2013
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Merkel says she blocked car carbon curbs to shield auto jobs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she blocked a draft European Union law aimed at reducing carbon-dioxide emissions from cars over concerns the measure would cost jobs in the auto industry. A coalition of EU states led by Germany prevented approval of the measure at a meeting of diplomats in Brussels earlier this week. Merkel said that she moved to delay the proposal ― which would cap average carbon discharges by passenger vehicles in the bloc at 95 grams a kilometer in 2020 ― to defend
June 30, 2013
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BMW’s ‘ultimate driving center’ in Korea
BMW Group’s first driving center in Asia is expected to house not only a series of driving tracks and training service centers, but also an eco-friendly sports park as well as family-friendly and children-oriented cultural arenas, according to BMW Group Korea. Scheduled to open in Incheon by mid-2014, the new driving center will take up space equal to 33 soccer fields.The leading German carmaker’s gigantic multipurpose driving center in Korea will be one of only three in the world ― the other tw
June 28, 2013
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Lexus LS tops J.D. Power quality study
Lexus’ flagship LS sedan topped the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study for the sixth year in a row, the high-end brand of Toyota said Wednesday. The LS received the best score, 59 problems per 100 vehicles, among all 33 car models that were surveyed for the J.D. Power study, the industry’s benchmark for new-vehicle quality. The 2013 version, in particular, is considered the most technologically advanced vehicle in the Lexus lineup, the Japanese carmaker said, as it offers diver
June 23, 2013
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BMW, Mercedes step up used cars push to combat slump
With fewer and fewer Germans buying new cars, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Daimler AG and Volkswagen AG are trying the next-best thing: pushing second-hand models. Counting on the cachet of their brands, German automakers are stepping up efforts to cash in on the growing used market as new-car demand withers. The push, which includes leasing offers and fast-track loans, helps attract new buyers for models beyond the reach of many consumers, increasing competition for mass-market nameplates. For
June 23, 2013
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Fiat said able to triple Chrysler payout after funding
Fiat SpA stands to earn three times as much from a Chrysler Group LLC dividend this year after the U.S. carmaker refinanced debt and changed the terms attached to the funding, people familiar with the matter said. The new debt covenants place lower restrictions on the size of the dividend Fiat can collect from Chrysler, which the Italian company controls with a 58.5 percent stake, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details have not been announced. Fiat for 2013 may colle
June 23, 2013
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K5 to challenge Japanese rivals
Kia Motors on Thursday pledged to soak up market shares of not just its in-house rival Hyundai Sonata but also the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, with the new launch of the facelifted K5. The Hyundai Motor affiliate recently unveiled the new K5, the facelift of its hot-selling family sedan, in three years. “The nation’s midsize car market last year declined 21 percent due to few new launches,” said Kim Chang-sik, executive vice president at Kia Motors, ahead of a ride event in the day. “We would
June 23, 2013
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Ford Korea shows signs of new vigor
Ford’s years of introducing new vehicles and marketing their fuel efficiency in Korea will finally pay off this year, said Jung Jae-hee, head of the U.S. automaker’s Korean unit. Ford Sales and Service Korea sold 657 Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles in May, the highest monthly figure since the company was established back in 1995. “If we continue the recent sales momentum, this year’s car sales will be strong enough to offset last year’s big investment,” Jung said in a recent interview with The K
June 23, 2013
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Porsche Korea taps ex-GM chief CEO
Kim Geun-tak, 53, is a well-known figure in the Korea’s import car industry. A big man with a big talk, he has held several conspicuous posts, including CEO of GM Korea and marketing executive at Ssangyong Motor and former DaimlerChrysler. And now, Kim has been tapped to take the helm of Porsche Korea, the Korean unit of Porsche. He was recently in Stuttgart, Germany, to receive proper training and last-minute guidance for his new job. Porsche has so far operated in Korea under Stuttgart Sports
June 16, 2013
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My kind of Jag ― the 3.0 Supercharged
When the new Jaguar XJ 3.0 Supercharged arrived, my husband and I fought viciously over who would get behind the wheel. In the end, I won because of insurance and, after all, I was the one who would be doing the writing.White and shimmering, the car looked enticing, and just waiting for someone to hop into the tastefully upholstered seats and do it justice.The first thing I noticed was that, for a vehicle measuring 5.2 meters long with a width just shy of 1.9 meters, it was extremely light to th
June 16, 2013
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At the heart of Bosch’s diesel supremacy
STUTTGART, Germany ― At the heart of Bosch’s Feuerbach factory in Stuttgart of Germany, a team of skilled workers in gray overalls carefully assemble the CP4 high-pressure diesel pump in a narrow work cell. High-pressure fuel injection is one of the key advances that have transformed noisy, dirty diesel cars into smooth, tidy, powerful machines. Bosch, the world’s largest auto parts supplier, is undeniably a leading player in this field.The assembly process begins as a transponder is attached to
June 16, 2013
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[Photo News] New K5
June 13, 2013
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[Photo] Hyundai Merchant Marine awarded for economic contribution in U.S.
June 13, 2013
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[Photo] Jeep SUV wins 'most satisfying car'
June 13, 2013
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SM5 TCE boasts more efficient power
Carmakers are devoting considerable resources today to engine downsizing and coaxing more power from fewer cylinders. In Korea where most local brands have yet to fully embrace the downsizing trend, Renault Samsung Motors aims to take the lead with the newly launched SM5 TCE. In its response to the push for efficient power, the Korean unit of France-based Renault Group has recently adopted a 1.6-liter engine in its best-selling midsize sedan SM5. It is the first time that a Korean carmaker has i
June 9, 2013
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BMW unveils 3 Series Gran Turismo
BMW Korea said Friday that the 3 Series Gran Turismo would be sold in Korea starting July 1 following its Asian premiere at Seoul Motor Show in March. The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is a coupe-like four-door hatchback that is a split between a sedan and a wagon. Two models ― the new 320d Gran Turismo and the new 320d Gran Turismo Luxury ― are scheduled to hit the market next month. The high-riding sedans, similar in stance and style to the 5 Series Gran Turismo, feature a higher seating position
June 9, 2013