The Korea Herald

Hyundai, Kia’s swap between overseas

Jan 23, 2011

Hyundai Motors Co. will shuffle production of two models between its Czech factory and a plant operated in neighboring Slovakia by the carmaker’s affiliate, Kia Motors Corp. The factory near Zilina,...
Renault Samsung offers free Seolnal checkup

Jan 23, 2011

Renault Samsung Motors Co. will be operating vehicle checkup points at 14 rest stops on expressways from Feb. 1 to 6 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for those traveling during the Seolnal, Lunar New Year, ...
Hyundai ups ante with new Grandeur

Jan 17, 2011

By Choi He-suk The latest version of Hyundai Motor Co.’s perennial bestseller Grandeur was unveiled on Thursday, completing the revamping of domestic firms’ upper-midsized sedans. In line with the ...
Automobile recalls in S. Korea soar in 2010

Jan 17, 2011

Automobile recalls in South Korea spiked in 2010 because of tighter safety-related regulatory control and monitoring, a government report showed Monday. According to the report by the Ministry of La...
BMW trumps Daimler in Europe sales as VW’s Audi keeps top spot

Jan 16, 2011

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit defended its top spot in luxury-car sales in Europe last year while Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s main brand captured second place from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz as demand ...
Toyota developing motors without rare earths

Jan 16, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest seller of hybrid autos, is developing an alternative motor for future hybrid and electric cars that doesn’t need rare-earth minerals at risk of supply disrupti...
New Dodge Viper to lure Porsche, Corvette lovers

Jan 16, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, the U.S. automaker run by Fiat SpA, said the next Dodge Viper sports car is going to be “drop-dead beautiful” so it can take buyers from Porsche SE’s cars and General Motors Co.’s...
New Mercedes-Benz S Class hits local market

Jan 16, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Korea launched the new S350 BlueTEC on the local market on Wednesday. According to the company, the new vehicle is 6.8 percent more fuel efficient and has 10 percent more power output ...
Mercedes-Benz dealer offers iPads

Jan 16, 2011

Hansung Motor, the official Mercedes-Benz dear, is offering gifts including 25 Apple iPad table PCs during January. As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the company will provide iPads to 25...
Daihatsu to end vehicle sales in Europe

Jan 16, 2011

TOKYO (DPA) ― Japanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor Co. said Friday it had decided to withdraw from Europe from January 2013 due to sluggish sales and a decline in profits. Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyo...
Special lease program with Mini

Jan 16, 2011

Mini is offering special lease financing program on all models until the end of the month. Those purchasing Mini vehicles before the end of the month will be offered the choice of using a lease prog...
Peugeot launches electric bicycles

Jan 16, 2011

PARIS (DPA) ― With the launch of its first electric vehicle, the iOn, Peugeot is also offering a collection of three electrically driven bicycles featuring a light aluminum frame and a Panasonic elec...
Toyota adds cheapest Lexus model

Jan 16, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp. introduced its cheapest Lexus yet in Japan as the automaker struggles to replicate the luxury brand’s U.S. success in its home market. The Lexus CT200h went on sale today priced f...
New Year deals for Cadillac

Jan 9, 2011

GM Korea is offering a number of special deals with the CTS, SRX and STS until the end of the month. For the CTS 3.0, the company is offering a choice between a 2 percent discount and a lease financ...
Harley Davidson’s ‘Hot Winter’ promotion

Jan 9, 2011

Harley Davidson Korea is holding the “Hot Winter” promotion event that offers credits for Harley Davidson accessories, free checkup service and winter clothing until the end of the month. As part of...