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The New Grandeur gains a bold, younger and sportier look
Hyundai’s flagship full-size sedan makes dramatic facelift under “Sensuous Sportiness” concept Hyundai Motor’s flagship full-size sedan Grandeur has been positioned as a luxurious car for the older generation and people with high social status in their late 40s and 50s in South Korea. But with the N
Nov. 22, 2019 - 16:03:49
First all-electric vehicle under EQ brand arrives in Korea
German luxury carmaker’s EV is dynamic and progressive but short in driving range The first all-electric car launched by Mercedes-Benz Korea recently landed here, jumping into the eco-friendly car market which is still small but promising and currently dominated by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors. Its
Nov. 17, 2019 - 14:58:35
Korando gasoline upgrades style, sophistication
The name Korando, SsangYong Motor’s signature sport utility brand and the oldest such brand in Korea, has represented power, firmness and masculinity for the last 37 years. The all-new Korando that returned to the market early this year after an eight-year hiatus, however, flips the common image of
Aug. 25, 2019 - 17:02:00
Going fast and furious at Mercedes-Benz AMG Driving Academy
YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province -- For many, driving is fun and a way to relieve stress. But that’s only the case when you are not on the jam-packed downtown roads. Although automakers boast about acceleration and maximum torque, drivers don’t get a chance to fully experience the car’s capacity, not to me
Aug. 5, 2019 - 18:00:25
With segment-blurring Seltos, Kia adds premium to small SUV lineup
When Kia Motors said its latest compact sport utility vehicle Seltos would be a game-changer in the local SUV market, the company was met with doubts, as the automaker already has three other small SUVs -- the Stoniq, Soul and Niro. But upon the official launch of Seltos this month, and with a singl
July 30, 2019 - 13:54:33
Venue designed for singletons, not exactly for thrills
Hyundai’s latest SUV targets growing number of singles YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province -- Hyundai Motor’s latest sports utility vehicle Venue targets a specific group of people -- those in their 20s and 30s pursuing a single and minimalist lifestyle. Well, as its name indicates, the vehicle can literally
July 21, 2019 - 13:48:13
BMW 620GT has comfort of 7 series, upgraded features from 5 series
BMW’s 620d Gran Tourismo, the German carmaker’s new entry-level diesel variant of the 6 series, was released in the Korean market in April. Since then, a total of 314 cars have been sold as of the first week of July. When the Korea Herald drove the 620d GT on the 40 kilometer route from Seoul Statio
July 14, 2019 - 12:06:36
K7 Premier feels brand new with dramatic face-lift
Kia Motors’ full-sized K7 sedan has been always compared to its competitor, the Grandeur, a same-class sedan from its sister company Hyundai Motor. And the rival Grandeur has always topped the sales rankings in the category, selling 46,790 units this year as of June, while K7 sold 12,652 units. Kia
July 3, 2019 - 14:41:08
Very New Tivoli runs quieter despite stronger engine
Since the 2015 launch of the Tivoli, SsangYong Motor’s bestselling compact sport utility vehicle has been especially popular among drivers who prefer a compact, stylish SUV -- one that is suitable for urban driving and has a more spacious trunk than a sedan. But after four years, the Very New Tivoli
July 1, 2019 - 14:01:49
King of off-roading, Wrangler, targets urban drivers, but will it work?
One challenge many automakers face with sport utility vehicles is how to maintain their off-road capabilities while still appealing to daily SUV users. Jeep, an SUV brand under the Fiat Chrysler Automobile group, faced this challenge with its iconic Wrangler, which maintains its rough and tough off-
April 22, 2019 - 15:13:21
BMW 3 Series gets sportier, coupled with safety
Since its launch in 1975, BMW’s 3 Series models have been considered a benchmark for compact sport sedans, selling at least 15 million units globally in the past four decades. The Korea Herald drove the new 3 Series on a rainy day on a 100-kilometer route from Southeastern Seoul to Yangpyeong, Gyeon
April 16, 2019 - 16:30:41
8th-generation Sonata sets standard for smart mobility devices
Hyundai Motor’s eighth-generation all-new Sonata -- the vehicle’s first new version in five years -- has changed seemingly everything about the car except the name. It has undergone some drastic design changes, featuring hidden lighting and a coupe-like frame for the first time. It has adopted a slo
March 27, 2019 - 14:07:56
The all-new QX50: An elegant ride powered by a smart turbo engine
The 2017 model of Nissan’s luxury crossover Infiniti QX50 drew frequent comparisons to its rivals, Mercedes-Benz’s GLC and BMW’s X3. Mercedes-Benz sold 5,717 GLC vehicles in South Korea in 2018 and BMW sold 2,304 X3s -- far outpacing Nissan, which sold only 27 QX50s so soon after its launch. But it
March 11, 2019 - 15:36:41
New Peugeot 508 offers French chic to Korean drivers
France’s Peugeot may be less ubiquitous on the streets of South Korea compared to other rival imported brands from Germany or Japan. But the new Peugeot 508’s stylish look and premium feel are gaining popularity among drivers who want a less common and sleek design that can grab attention on roads f
Feb. 24, 2019 - 14:10:19
Tale of two sports cars in wintery Korea
GM’s new Camaro SS is a rough diamond to Mercedes-Benz’s refined CLS 400 d 4Matic Driving a sports car on slippery roads in wintertime is definitely not a smart thing to do, but can be fun if you know how to handle the adrenaline-stimulating horsepower from a turbocharged engine. And the advanced sa
Jan. 20, 2019 - 16:53:59
