Hyundai-Kia Will Recall About 240,000 Cars After Whistleblower Turns Them In
15 May 2017, 16:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / An experienced employee of Hyundai-Kia has told the authorities in South Korea about a potential safety defect in 12 models. A compulsory recall was ordered
South Korea Will Open World's Largest Test Area for Autonomous Cars, K-City
10 May 2017, 12:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Autonomous cars require investments from authorities, not just automakers. South Korea figured this out, and opened the largest test center for driverless cars
2018 Kia Stinger Sounds A Bit Tame
9 May 2017, 16:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Unfortunately it's true, the Stinger GT doesn't sound as good as it looks. Nevertheless, it's still the fastest and sportiest car in Kia's history
Kia Confuses The World With Stinger "E" Branding, It Is Not What You Think
31 Mar 2017, 17:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Kia has apparently changed its mind with the name of the Stinger, and it placed an "E" instead of its brand logo. It's only in South Korea, fortunately
Nissan Gets Unfavorable Court Ruling In Emissions Case In South Korea
10 Feb 2017, 15:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A South Korean court has ruled against Nissan in regard to its emissions scandal. Nissan insists that its models do not use emissions cheating devices
Hyundai Electric SUV Spotted Charging in South Korean Supermarket Parking Garage
18 Jan 2017, 17:05 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Hyundai's intentions of building electric vehicles have just become a lot more convincing after a battery-powered SUV has been spotted testing
South Korean Artist Crashes His Model X into His Livingroom, Wants Tesla to Pay
3 Jan 2017, 16:26 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / South Korean actor manages to damage his garage, his living room, and his Tesla Model X electric SUV with just one swift press of the accelerator pedal
South Korea Considers Extending EV Subsidies To Vehicles With Larger Batteries
29 Dec 2016, 16:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / South Korean authorities seem interested in extending their subsidies plan for electric vehicles. This will benefit Tesla Motors and BYD
FTC Wallops Audi Volkswagen Korea With $32 Million Fine for False Advertising
7 Dec 2016, 15:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / South Korea took yet another stand against the Volkswagen Group by applying a $32 million fine for the false advertising of TDI-engined vehicles
Various Porsche, Nissan and BMW Models Subjected to Sales Ban in South Korea
30 Nov 2016, 18:17 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / After the Dieselgate scandal engulfed pretty much every area of the automotive industry, emissions for carmakers have started being scrutinized more thoroughly
Rolls-Royce Opens First Studio In Asia For Top Notch Customer Experience
1 Oct 2016, 16:25 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Rolls-Royce is one of the brands that does everything in its power to satisfy its customers. It was only natural for them to open a permanent studio in Asia
Genesis Opens First Dedicated Showroom in Seoul, More to Follow
5 Sep 2016, 12:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Hyundai's recently launched luxury sub-brand, Genesis, is going to cut the ribbon on its first individual exhibition space in South Korea's capital, Seoul
VW Will Not Sue South Korea For Sales Ban, Will Attempt Certification
30 Aug 2016, 12:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen has decided against taking the state of South Korea to court over its decision to stop the sale of some of its models. VW wants to fix the problem
2017 Kia Soul Facelift Debuts in South Korea
23 Aug 2016, 08:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Three years after the start of production, the second generation of the Kia Soul has been updated inside and out for the South Korean market
South Korea Suspended The Sale of 32 Volkswagen Group Models
2 Aug 2016, 08:32 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Authorities in South Korea have suspended the sale of 32 Volkswagen Group models in their market. The suspension comes from falsified noise and emission reports
33-Year-Old Man Blames Company For Gaming Addiction, Crashes Car Into Its Office
26 Jul 2016, 17:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A 33-year-old Chinese man went on a trip to South Korea. He then crashed his brother's car into the headquarters of a game company for "ruining his life"
South Korea to Volkswagen: You Shall Not Sell Diesel Cars Here
22 Jul 2016, 16:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Bad news for Volkswagen. South Korea is very, very mad at the German automaker for cheating. And so, a stop-sale has been self-imposed in the Asian country
South Korea Considers Suspending The Sale of Some Volkswagen Cars
11 Jul 2016, 17:37 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / South Korea thinks about taking a stand against Volkswagen after authorities discovered evidence that suggested fabricating documents on emissions testing
Volkswagen Customers In Korea Will Not Get Buyback Offer
15 Jun 2016, 12:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen will not offer to buy back its dieselgate-affected vehicles sold in South Korea. The automaker will just fix them as part of a recall
Volkswagen Suspected Of Falsifying Emission And Noise Reports In South Korea
11 Jun 2016, 08:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen's troubles might not be over, as the German company is suspected of submitting inaccurate noise and emission reports for cars sold in South Korea