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Drivers to tune up Hyundai, Kia EVs with smartphone

Drivers will be able to customize the driving performance of their Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors' future electric vehicles (EVs) with their smartphone, according to Hyundai Motor Group, Monday.

Automotive | 2019-04-22 17:02

Hyundai Motor appoints ex-Nissan exec as global COO

Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said Friday it has appointed a former Nissan Motor executive as global chief operating officer to revive sales in the Americas.

Automotive | 2019-04-20 14:26

Ferrari importer and other foreign carmakers to recall over 20,000 vehicles

Eight foreign carmakers and importers of foreign cars will voluntarily recall over 20,000 vehicles to repair faulty components, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Automotive | 2019-04-18 11:01

Hyundai, Kia extend support to fire-hit Gangwon Province

Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors will encourage its employees to travel to Gangwon Province to help struggling tourism in regions affected by recent wildfires, the company said Wednesday.

Automotive | 2019-04-17 17:00

All new Wrangler

Actor David McInnis poses with the new Jeep Wrangler during a launch event in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Wednesday. Jeep said it revealed the SUV's six versions comprised of two-door and four-door models in Korea, amid domestic customers' increased interest in the Wrangler. Courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Korea

Automotive | 2019-04-17 16:35

'N. Korea, ideal manufacturing base for global EV makers'

Imagine electric vehicles (EVs) carrying global carmakers' logos are lined up for shipping in Wonsan, North Korea, and people clad in Mao suits are driving compact electrified vehicles to travel along the coastline of the city.

Automotive | 2019-04-17 15:14

Korea's auto exports down 3.3% in March

South Korea's automobile exports decreased 3.3 percent in March from a year earlier mainly due to a slump in Renault Samsung Motors Corp., currently plagued by a drawn-out labor dispute, government data showed Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the country's five automakers, led by industry leader Hyundai Motor Co., shipped 213,736 cars overse...

Automotive | 2019-04-17 11:18

Hyundai Motor to invest in mobility startup CODE42.ai

Hyundai Motor will invest in tech startup CODE42.ai in its latest efforts to gain leadership in the smart mobility market, Korea's largest automaker said Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Automotive | 2019-04-15 17:46

'Korean car designers play greater roles'

Korean designers at global automotive giants are playing increasing roles in building the look of the world's most popular cars, according to a Korean designer at BMW Group.

Automotive | 2019-04-15 16:50

Hyundai, Kia EV sales more than double in Q1

Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors saw their all-electric vehicle (EV) sales more than double in the first quarter on strong domestic and overseas demand, Korea's leading automakers said Sunday.

Automotive | 2019-04-14 17:00

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