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Kia Confuses The World With Stinger "E" Branding, It Is Not What You Think
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

 
South Korea Wants Cleaners Cars, Plans War On Diesels
South Korea Wants Cleaners Cars, Plans War On Diesels

8 Jun 2016, 14:26 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The South Korean Government wants to reduce particulate emissions in its cities, so they will focus on Diesel engines. Barbecue restaurants will be targeted

 
Nissan Accused of Cheating in Emissions Tests in South Korea, Denies Wrongdoing
Nissan Accused of Cheating in Emissions Tests in South Korea, Denies Wrongdoing

16 May 2016, 11:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Nissan has been accused of foul play in emissions test held in South Korea. The authorities have fined the automaker, but Nissan claims no wrongdoing was done

 
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Debuts in South Korea
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Debuts in South Korea

28 Apr 2016, 13:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Hyundai has taken the veils off the Elantra Sport, the automaker's contender in a segment dominated by the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Jetta GLI SE