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February 14, 2012 11:27

2012 Porsche Refresh Campaign at all Porsche Centres

Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd. (SSCL), the official Porsche importer in Korea, introduces the Porsche Refresh Campaign, which will be held from February 20th to March 16th at all authorized Porsche Servic

February 14, 2012 08:55

Dongyoun Sohn Appointed GM’s Global Vehicle Line Executive for Small Cars

GM Korea announced today that Dongyoun Sohn, current Vice President of GM Korea Vehicle Engineering, has been appointed Global Vehicle Line Executive for Small Cars, effective March 1. Sohn has don

February 13, 2012 11:30

Kia reveals sketches of all-new flagship sedan

Kia Motors today revealed the first official sketches of its all-new flagship sedan, which is expected to establish new standards for design flair in the large sedan segment. Codenamed KH, the new

February 09, 2012 13:51

Kia dreams big with Track’ster concept car unveil at 2012 Chicago Auto Show

What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track’ster concept unveiled at today’s Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal

February 08, 2012 18:36

NISSAN OPERATING PROFIT AT 118.1 BILLION YEN IN FY2011 THIRD QUARTER

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, ending March 31, 2012, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter (October-December

February 08, 2012 15:15

Kia Motors records 3.3% global sales growth in January

Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles fo

February 08, 2012 15:04

GuestLogix Asia-Pacific Senior Vice President Tony Sit to Speak at Airline Retail Conference (ARC) February 8

GuestLogix Inc. (TSX: GXI), (“GuestLogix” or the “Company”) the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced that Sen

February 01, 2012 14:14

Ssangyong Motor’s domestic and export sales recorded 8,233 vehicles in January

Ssangyong Motor(President & CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the US$14.4 billion Mahindra Group, announced on Feb. 1, 2012 that the company sold total 8,233 vehicles in January, 2,804 in domes

February 01, 2012 14:08

GM Korea Reports January Sales of 62,042 Vehicles

GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 8,041 vehicles in Korea and exported 54,001 vehicles in January, for total monthly sales of 62,042 vehicles. GM Korea’s domestic vehicle sales in Janua

February 01, 2012 09:37

GM Korea Holds 2012 Supplier Business Meeting

GM Korea hosted its 2012 Supplier Business Meeting today in Incheon to share its future plans and express appreciation for its suppliers’ contributions in 2011. The meeting was attended by about 45

January 20, 2012 10:56

Record sales in 2011 for Porsche in Asia Pacific with 3,930 vehicles sold

Once again, Porsche has good reasons to celebrate as Porsche Asia Pacific reports continued positive sales development in the region. The recorded 2011 total sales is 3,930 vehicles (from 1 January to

January 17, 2012 14:25

The new Porsche 911 launched in Korea

Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd., the official Porsche importer in Korea, introduced the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on January 17th, 2012. The much anticipated seventh gener

January 13, 2012 15:05

John Buttermore Appointed Interim President and CEO of GM Korea

John Buttermore has been appointed interim President and CEO of GM Korea Co., effective immediately. He is replacing Mike Arcamone, who has elected to leave GM and the automotive industry and return t

January 12, 2012 11:16

Kia cars keep Australian Open 2012 moving

As the major sponsor of Australian Open 2012, Kia Motors handed over a fleet of 101 specially-equipped official tournament vehicles to Tennis Australia during a ceremony in Melbourne today attended by

January 11, 2012 08:31

Kia releases first official image of next generation cee'd

The new Kia cee’d combines styling typically found on a sporty coupe with the space and functionality of a five-door hatch. Upmarket exterior design immediately gets your attention, with details l

January 09, 2012 18:39

Kia Motors ends record-breaking 2011 with 18.6% increase in global sales

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2

January 02, 2012 14:07

GM Korea Sets Domestic Sales Record in 2011

GM Korea Company, which was established in 2002, set a domestic sales record last year of 140,705 vehicles. “GM Korea benefited from the success of the global Chevrolet brand, which we introduced i

December 25, 2011 15:34

Chevrolet Captiva 2.0-Liter Diesel Model Introduced in Korea

GM Korea Company today introduced the Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.0-liter diesel engine to the public at the Chevrolet Winter Festival. The new model, which goes on sale nationwide from January 2012, d

December 22, 2011 10:16

Kia introduces Korea’s first production electric vehicle

Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle today (Thursday), with the launch of the new Kia Ray EV – a zero-emissions city car with lively performance and a range of up to 139 km (86 miles)

December 21, 2011 08:46

GM’s Alpheon Sedan Named Safest Car of the Year in Korea, The first car to achieve a perfect score from KNCAP, Chevrolet Orlando Number Three

GM Korea’s Alpheon sedan came on top of 2011 Safest Car of the Year awarded by the Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The Chevrolet Orlando came in third, while the Chevrolet Ave

December 14, 2011 08:45

GM Korea Gives Disadvantaged Children an Early Merry Christmas

The GM Korea Employee Foundation, a social welfare organization established by GM Korea employees, held an early Christmas party on the evening of December 13 at its Bupyeong headquarters in Incheon f

December 06, 2011 10:12

GM Korea Turns Company Information Center into Space for Employees

GM Korea Company President and CEO Mike Arcamone joined 200 employees today for the opening of the automaker’s upgraded company information center at its Bupyeong headquarters in Incheon. After thr

December 02, 2011 09:00

Chevrolet Opens Hub Dealership in the Heart of Seoul

GM Korea Company has accelerated its sales network realignment, which began with the launch of the Chevrolet brand in March, with the opening of a new dealership in Samsung-dong in the heart of Seoul

November 30, 2011 18:22

Kia Picanto and Peter Schreyer win Top Gear Magazine awards

Kia Motors Corporation is delighted that the all-new Kia Picanto and its Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, have received honors in the BBC Top Gear Magazine annual awards announced today. The Pica

November 25, 2011 17:13

Daimler appoints Thomas Urbach as new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea

Daimler announced that Thomas Urbach (49), currently Director Sales and Marketing Vans Germany of Mercedes-Benz Sales Germany, will succeed Harald Behrend as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea e

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