Behind the Wheel In series
Behind the wheel of the latest cars.
Behind the Wheel In series
Behind the wheel of the latest cars.
Ford Ranger Raptor, Wildtrak can stand on some of toughest terrains
Ford brings in powerful off-road challengers, aims to gain foothold in the growing pickup truck market In South Korea, where a great portion of the population is concentrated in urban areas, pickup trucks are not the most popular vehicle types. But with the rising trend of outdoor activities, and as
April 1, 2021 - 15:49:57
Honda CR-V kicks it up a notch for hybrid EVs
As Japanese cars struggle from boycott, Honda seeks to get back on its feet with hybrid EVs The more environmentally-friendly version of Honda’s flagship sports utility vehicle CR-V has been launched in Korea, boasting an ample interior space, and with distinguishable driving modes that offer a litt
Feb. 16, 2021 - 15:56:57
BMW‘s 4 Series grabs attention with expressive vertical kidney grille
BMW senior designer Lim Seung-mo says settling for familiarity more dangerous for the brand YEONGJONGDO, Incheon -- The second-generation BMW 4 Series has been introduced with a daring look, embracing a vertical kidney grille to show off a new identity. Last week, BMW Korea introduced the renewed BM
Feb. 9, 2021 - 15:56:29
No surprises with VW’s solid new Passat GT
The revamped model of the European Passat, offers seamless driving performance with smarter assistance program Volkswagen’s flagship sedan, Passat GT, has returned to Korea, with its base in the European model and with smarter technology to assist drivers. Introduced in 1973, the Passat has been one
Jan. 10, 2021 - 16:39:56
Genesis G70 lives up to expectations
The Genesis’ second SUV offers fine driving performance and good designs Expectations were high for Genesis’ second compact luxury sports utility GV70. When the car was unveiled online in early December, the website temporarily went down as consumers flocked to check out the mid-sized successor to t
Dec. 23, 2020 - 13:41:39
Mercedes-Benz 2021 E-Class gets fresh, modern touch
Benz offers both gasoline, diesel models with improved driving assistance feature The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is South Korea‘s most beloved imported sedan. Since its launch in 2016, the 10th generation E-Class models have sold about 160,000 units, making it the best-selling imported car in Korea. Last
Dec. 6, 2020 - 16:51:33
SsangYong’s Rexton returns younger, stronger
New Rexton adopts bold changes in appearance and driving assistance programs as family SUV YEONGJONGDO, Incheon -- SsangYong Motor’s new Rexton has returned, with a bolder look and enhanced driving assistance systems. Introducing the new Rexton after launching the previous Rexton G4 model in 2017, t
Nov. 25, 2020 - 16:49:10
Renault Samsung’s QM6 returns with refreshed look
A year and a half after presenting its sports utility vehicle QM6 with upgrades including new powertrains, Renault Samsung Motors introduced a new version of the bestselling model this month with a revamped exterior. Renault Samsung’s QM6 has been a cash cow for the automaker, having sold more tha
Nov. 22, 2020 - 16:31:14
Hyundai Motor’s new Kona returns with race-inspired N-Line
Kona N-Line has more aggressive looks, horsepower boost, sporting character Hyundai Motor’s latest Kona model was launched in South Korea as the automaker’s first race-inspired sport utility vehicle. Since the compact SUV Kona was first launched in 2017, other models, such as the Kona Electric and K
Nov. 15, 2020 - 16:55:26
Tivoli Air returns for young outdoor enthusiasts
Tivoli back after discontinuation as pandemic drives demand for low-risk outdoor activities SsangYong Motor’s Tivoli Air returned again a year after its discontinuation to attract young outdoor enthusiasts in the wake of the pandemic. Tivoli, which was introduced as SsangYong’s first compact sport u
Nov. 8, 2020 - 16:40:46
BMW Korea bids to take back throne with revamped 5, 6 GT Series
BMW’s 5 and 6 GT Series return with sharper design and stronger functions BMW Korea once led the foreign car market here, dating as far back as the importers association started to record sales in 2003 -- at least most of the time, until Mercedes-Benz took over in 2016. Now, BMW is stepping up its g
Oct. 19, 2020 - 18:06:22
Will Chevrolet Colorado attract Korean adventure enthusiasts?
Facelifted pickup truck has more power than rivals, advanced off-road technologies Pickup trucks, which often top the list of bestselling cars in the US, were not always so popular in the South Korean market. However, with the recent increase in the number of people enjoying outdoor activities such
Oct. 15, 2020 - 16:34:41
Volvo S90 taps into Korea’s cutthroat executive car market
Swedish carmaker takes aim at German rivals, Benz, BMW, Audi, with longer, lower-priced sedan With the launch of the facelifted luxury sedan S90 in Korea, Swedish automaker Volvo has thrown down the gauntlet to the German automotive brands that dominate the nation’s executive car market. In the exec
Oct. 11, 2020 - 12:01:26
Mercedes-Benz keeps up game in rising compact SUV market
Mercedes-Benz GLB, GLA offer versatile driving and ample space Maintaining its position as a favorite foreign car brand in South Korea, Mercedes-Benz has geared up for the competition of sports utility vehicles, presenting a lineup of entry-level, compact SUV models last month. The automaker has bee
Oct. 7, 2020 - 17:13:06
Kia Stinger returns with more power, technology
Stinger Meister adopts Kia’s first 2.5-liter turbo engine used for Genesis models Defying speculations that it may be discontinued, Kia Motors’ sports sedan Stinger was reborn with a face-lift in the Stinger Meister, three years after its launch in 2017, featuring an upgraded powertrain. Despite the
Sept. 21, 2020 - 15:56:25