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US pickup trucks face murky outlook in Korea

U.S. automakers in Korea are tapping into their pickup trucks as the secret weapon to bolster their sales here, but the outlook seems murky for those iconic American vehicles as questions linger whether their presence can offset their wasteful fuel economy.

Automotive | 2018-06-19 16:21

Audi CEO arrested over emissions cheating scandal

Rupert Stadler / AFPAudi chief executive Rupert Stadler was arrested Monday in connection with parent company Volkswagen's "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal, with prosecutors saying they feared he might try to suppress evidence.The dramatic development comes a week after Munich prosecutors raided Stadler's home after charging him with fraud and falsifying documents that...

Automotive | 2018-06-19 14:18

Hankook Tire in US facility expansion, R&D drive

Domestic tiremaker Hankook Tire is moving to expand its facilities in the United States and invest in research and development (R&D) to cope with new trends in the automotive industry.

Automotive | 2018-06-15 17:24

Hyundai sponsors Atletico Madrid

Hyundai Motor Spain Managing Director Leopoldo Satrustegui, left, poses with Atletico Madrid Chairman Enrique Cerezo after the two sides signed an automotive partnership deal at the Spanish football club's home Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Tuesday (local time). Hyundai said Thursday the deal allows having its logo on the sleeves of the team's jersey and on sideline ...

Automotive | 2018-06-14 16:30

Daimler, MAN face lawsuit for defective trucks

Truck drivers have been preparing for a class action suit against Daimler Trucks Korea and MAN Truck & Bus Korea over various defects found in the trucks the two companies imported, an attorney for the truckers said Thursday. “Over 50 drivers of Daimler's trucks have decided to participate in the lawsuit,” said lawyer Ha Jong-sun at the Barun Law Firm, who is leading the clas...

Automotive | 2018-06-14 15:05

Hyundai Motor partners with Chinese AI firm at CES Asia

Hyundai Motor said Wednesday it has built a partnership with Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) technology firm DeepGlint during the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Asia, as part of its pursuit of autonomous driving.

Automotive | 2018-06-13 19:01

Hyundai emerges as motorsport powerhouse

Hyundai Motor's World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers Thierry Neuville and Nicolas Gilsoul won the seventh round of the 2018 FIA WRC in Italy, giving the company's motorsport team their eighth victory in rallies and circuit races this year, the Korean carmaker said Tuesday.

Automotive | 2018-06-12 16:06

Hyundai Mobis turns to software

Hyundai Mobis said Sunday it has invested 1.4 billion won ($1.3 million) to set up a software institute to train 400 researchers, as part of its bid to shift the firm's focus from automobile hardware to software.

Automotive | 2018-06-10 17:08

Toyota, Lexus hurt by return of Audi Volkswagen

Toyota and its luxury brand, Lexus, have suffered declining sales in Korea since Audi Volkswagen resumed selling its cars here this year, data from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association showed Friday.

Automotive | 2018-06-08 15:47

Audi Korea vows to restore consumer trust

BUSAN -- Audi Korea Managing Director Cedric Journel said Audi will regain consumer trust and recover its sales volume here to 15,000 by the end of this year.

Automotive | 2018-06-07 16:17

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