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2019 Mercedes-AMG C 43 is back, sportier, more powerful
LUXEMBOURG -- Mercedes-Benz’s No.1 best-selling model worldwide, the new C-Class is back with a revamped design, engine and safety systems, three years after the release of the fifth generation. Out of nearly 12,000 components that make up the car, some 6,500 parts have been replaced, making the lat
July 1, 2018 - 19:17:51
New GLC plug-in hybrid is more about performance than being green
SEOGWIPO, Jeju -- The New GLC 350 e 4MATIC, the first Mercedes-Benz SUV under the EQ brand, has landed in Korea aiming to get a foothold in the market’s fast-growing green sector. Despite its green ambition, the plug-in hybrid SUV disappoints in regard to its driving range of a maximum of 15 kilomet
May 28, 2018 - 17:44:56
New S560, optimal choice for CEOs
At first sight, Mercedes-Benz’s new S560 seems to be too big and too old-fashioned. The long-bodied sedan requires drivers to pay careful attention when navigating the narrow streets and maze-like parking lots of Seoul. But don’t be disturbed. Once you get your hands on the mahogany wood grip of the
April 9, 2018 - 20:47:57
All new K3 flaunts top notch fuel economy
YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi Province – For drivers looking to purchase a new car, fuel economy is a crucial factor to consider, and Kia Motors has rolled out a compact sedan that boasts top level efficiency. Kia Motors’ fully revamped second-generation K3 compact sedan is back in the market in six years as
March 4, 2018 - 15:31:49
Hyundai‘s Nexo, a futuristic eco-friendly car
Automation, long-distance driving boast Hyundai‘s latest technology, but use of hydrogen still unfamiliar PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- As the new green car on the block, Hyundai’s latest fuel cell electric vehicle seemed unfamiliar at first sight. A day-long drive testing Nexo’s driving performa
Feb. 11, 2018 - 15:54:52
Ioniq PHEV exciting and stable
The eco-friendly compact sedan Ioniq plug-in hybrid electric vehicle does not have a sporty look. Yet, it is far more exciting to drive than expected. A latecomer to the green movement, Hyundai Motor released three different versions of Ioniq. The Ioniq PHEV, tested by the Korea Herald for three day
Dec. 22, 2017 - 13:02:38
BMW X3 returns with enhanced stability, speed
YEOJU, Gyeonggi Province -- In the heated market of sports utility vehicles, German luxury carmaker BMW is challenging other foreign competitors here by introducing the third-generation X3, a sport activity vehicle believed to have paved the high-end SUV market. On a Sophisto Gray-colored New X3 xDr
Nov. 20, 2017 - 09:16:14
Genesis G70: more than a sports sedan
It all started with one question: Is the Genesis G70 comparable to a BMW 3 series or an Audi A4? Will it break the German dominance of the compact luxury sedan segment? Undoubtedly, the Genesis G70 is designed to fit into the arena of luxury sedans and targets the same customer category as those who
Sept. 24, 2017 - 15:06:15
Renault Samsung’s new SUV caters to urban driving
Renault Samsung Motors, the South Korean unit of French carmaker Renault, has released a gasoline-powered version of its popular QM6 midsize SUV, targeting drivers who drive in the city and prefer SUVs, the company said Sunday. The press took the QM6 GDe gasoline model for a test drive from Gyeongwo
Sept. 17, 2017 - 17:09:55
Range Rover Velar, SUV built for dynamic urban driving
Yeongjongdo, INCHEON -- Amid a worldwide sport utility vehicle boom, Jaguar Land Rover Korea, the local importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, is slated to add a fourth Range Rover SUV, dubbed Velar, to its lineup next month to offer one of its best on-road SUVs, the company sai
Aug. 27, 2017 - 17:03:20
Kia’s Stonic compact SUV, fuel-efficient but not so quiet
Kia Motors, South Korea’s No. 2 automotive company, last month released Stonic, a subcompact sport utility vehicle priced from 18 million won ($16,200) in a bid to replace the best-selling Tivoli compact SUV made by SsangYong Motor with an affordable price tag. Reporters were given a chance to take
Aug. 6, 2017 - 15:31:56
New BMW 4-series more dynamic, but stable
BUSAN -- BMW Korea, the local unit of the German luxury carmaker, unveiled Friday an upgraded version of its 4-series, adding variety to its popular series. The new lines introduced were the 4-Series coupe, convertible and gran coupe, as well as the high-performance models M4 coupe and M4 convertibl
July 30, 2017 - 15:27:11
Kia Motors‘ premium sports sedan Stinger lives up to its title
Kia Motors, South Korea’s second-largest automotive company, rolled out its first premium sports sedan Stinger last month in an attempt to foster sluggish sales by capturing male drivers in their 30s. Members of the media were given an opportunity to test drive the top trim of the Stinger -- the 3.3
June 25, 2017 - 16:17:36
SsangYong’s G4 Rexton stronger, lighter, smarter
SsangYong Motor, the South Korean unit of Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra, has unveiled a stronger, tougher and lighter full-size SUV, dubbed the G4 Rexton. Members of the media had the opportunity to take the top heritage trim of the model out for a 124-kilometer test drive from the MVL Hotel
June 18, 2017 - 16:07:25
Tesla Model S : Is tech becoming new luxury?
Electric sports sedan glides through Seoul When looking at the Tesla Model S displayed at its flagship store in Seoul’s posh district of Cheongdam-dong, it feels like you are being offered a glimpse of the future. Its door handles pop out automatically as if the vehicle had been waiting for you to d
June 11, 2017 - 15:59:59
