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Gov't looking into BMW's gasoline cars

The government is considering adding BMW's gasoline-powered vehicles to the list of the company's automobiles subject to recall, according to the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, Friday.

Automotive | 2018-10-05 16:00

Renewed NAFTA weighs on Kia Motors

Kia Motors will face rising manufacturing costs because of the new trade deal signed among the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).

Automotive | 2018-10-05 10:07

'Tougher eco rules in Europe chance for Hyundai, Kia'

PARIS -- While a growing number of carmakers are striving to meet the toughening environmental regulations in Europe, the heads of Hyundai Motor's and Kia Motors' European bodies expressed their confidence, saying the stronger rules are an opportunity for their brands.

Automotive | 2018-10-04 15:56

Carmakers from China, Vietnam knocking on Europe

PARIS -- Not only global auto titans but also fresh names were available at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, with China's GAC Motor and Vietnam's VinFast preparing to enter the European market.

Automotive | 2018-10-04 15:38

Hyundai, Kia expect 1 mil. sales in Europe

PARIS _ Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors will likely see their combined European sales surpassing 1 million cars this year, a feat that may come 41 years after the two companies' entrance to the region.

Automotive | 2018-10-03 16:01

Hyundai, Kia heat up Paris Motor Show

PARIS _ The Paris Motor Show kicked off its 120th edition at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Tuesday, with global carmakers debuting a slew of new attractive models to target the still growing European market.

Automotive | 2018-10-02 17:31

[Test drive] Mercedes-AMG E63 brings back joy of driving

Along with the trend of electrification and automation among carmakers, a part of the industry is still pursuing the fun of driving by releasing high-performance fuel-consuming sports sedans.

Automotive | 2018-09-28 17:39

Technology export

Kumho Tire Chairman Kim Jong-ho shakes hands with Century Engineering Industries Chairman Jawed lqbal Siddiqui after signing an agreement for technology licensing at the former's headquarters in Seoul, Thursday. Under the deal, Kumho Tire will provide its tire-making technology licenses for 28 products to the Pakistani company for 10 years for $5 million and a 2.5 percent com...

Automotive | 2018-09-27 17:11

FTA revision fails to reassure carmakers

Korean carmakers are still facing uncertainties about their exports to the United States even after the signing of the revised Korea-U.S. free trade agreement (KORUS FTA) by President Moon Jae-in and President Donald Trump, industry officials said Wednesday.

Automotive | 2018-09-26 15:45

Two BMW cars catch fire in S. Korea

Two BMW diesel vehicles on the German automaker's recall list have caught fire in less than two days in South Korea, authorities said Monday.A BMW 520d caught fire shortly before Monday noon while going up a hill in Pyeongchang, 180 kilometers east of Seoul, local police and fire authorities said.

Automotive | 2018-09-24 17:29

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