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Transport ministry advises BMW 520d owners to refrain from driving over possible engine fire

The Ministry of Transport and Land on Friday advised the owners of BMW 520d sedans to refrain from driving the vehicle, citing safety issues. “(We advise) owners of the vehicles subject for recall t...

Aug 3, 2018
Automode
Hyundai launches #whatsnext campaign in Saudi for female drivers

Hyundai Motor has launched a campaign and programs tailored for female drivers in Saudi Arabia, joining a slew of global automakers eyeing a stake in the market to hike up sales in the region, the co...

Aug 2, 2018
Automode
Another BMW 520d vehicle catches fire on expressway

Another automobile produced by German carmaker BMW 520d sedan caught fire while being driven on a local expressway on Thursday, further fueling safety concerns. Police said the vehicle caught fire a...

Aug 2, 2018
Automode
BMW, importers of Ferrari, Lamborghini to recall 270 vehicles: ministry

BMW and the importers of Ferrari and Lamborghini models will voluntarily recall 270 vehicles to fix faulty components, the transport ministry said Thursday. The move is part of the latest series of ...

Aug 2, 2018
Automode
BMW Korea offers free car rental for recalled vehicles

BMW Korea, the local importer and distributor of the German carmaker, will provide free car rentals for vehicle owners affected by its voluntary recall issued last week, the company said Wednesday. ...

Aug 1, 2018
Automode
SK Innovation rises six ranks on top global chemical firm list

SK Innovation rose six ranks on a list of this year’s global top 50 chemical companies complied by Chemical & Engineering News magazine, backed by its drive to beef up its chemical venture beyond its...

Aug 1, 2018
Automode
[KH Explains] What caused BMW sedans to catch fire?

Faulty EGR cooler blamed, but some suggest systematic fallout

Jul 31, 2018
Automode
Lamborghini Aventador catches fire in Korea

Amid escalating controversy over some BMW vehicles that allegedly caught fire without external factors here, a fire reportedly started in the engine of a Lamborghini Aventador, burning nearly half of...

Jul 31, 2018
Automode
[Behind the Wheel] Hyundai’s Santa Fe family SUV is bigger, safer

Hyundai Motor’s fourth-generation midsize sport utility vehicle Sante Fe is revamped for the first time in six years, geared with features for higher convenience and cutting edge safety suits. Like ...

Jul 31, 2018
Automode
BMW Korea vows to complete safety inspection of 100,000 vehicles in two weeks

BMW Korea, the local importer and distributer of the German carmaker, vowed to complete the inspection of more than 100,000 vehicles suspected of having faulty parts by operating its service centers ...

Jul 30, 2018
Automode
Hands Corporation forays into Europe

Hands Corporation, a local aluminum wheel manufacturer, will complete construction of a factory in Morocco by 2024 with aims to expand its presence in Europe, the company said Monday. The company ha...

Jul 30, 2018
Automode
[Newsmaker] BMW Korea faces lawsuit by customers over faulty engines

Speculations arise that BMW concealed defects; local branch of German carmaker denies claim

Jul 30, 2018
Automode
VW Korea CEO hints at Passat TSI markdown

Volkswagen Korea, the local importer and distributor for the German carmaker, is likely to offer a huge price reduction for its latest Passat series, intent to expand sales here. According to local ...

Jul 29, 2018
Automode
Hyundai sells 223 Nexo hydrogen-powered cars to set new annual record

Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday that it sold 223 Nexo hydrogen fuel cell cars since its launch in March, and that the company expects record sales for its clean car this year, buoyed by increases in do...

Jul 29, 2018
Automode
Hyundai to provide 1,200 hybrid cabs to Singapore

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor has signed a contract to provide up to 1,200 Ioniq hybrid cars to a Singaporean taxi operator, the company said Thursday. The contract states that Hyundai will ...

Jul 26, 2018
Automode

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