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3 Compelling Reasons to Choose the Kia K4 Over the Hyundai Avante The Kia K4 will be the Avante's rival. The new car, which is expected to be unveiled sometime in the first half of this year, is uniquely targeted at the North American market rather than its home country. We summarize some of the features that have been captured in spy shots to see how it will compete with the Avante...
Lewis Hamilton's Car Choices: A Glimpse into the Life of an F1 Champion The 2024 Formula One Grand Prix has begun, and Lewis Hamilton is in the spotlight. The most decorated driver of all time has always been a car collector. From classics to hypercars to electric cars, here's a look at his fleet...
Why South Koreans Shy Away from American Cars: A Deep Dive There are many reasons why American cars are less popular in the domestic imported car market than cars from other countries, including their size, affordability, practicality, amenities, and interiors. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the reasons why American cars are not popular in the domestic import market...
Audi's Bold Move with New 2025 Q3 to Challenge Luxury SUV Rivals Audi, which has been performing relatively poorly behind Benz and BMW, has announced the launch of a premium compact SUV. The Audi Q3 is the third-generation model, and its new design and technological advancements have attracted the attention of many netizens...
Rolls-Royce Cullinan with $15 Million License Plate Turns Heads in Dubai In April last year, a Dubai license plate sold for a whopping 55 million UAE dirhams (about $2 billion), making it the most expensive license plate ever sold. The 2 billion license plate is now in place and on a very recognizable vehicle...
Chilean Navy Deploys South Korean KLTV Vehicles for Night OperationsResponding to large-scale fires in 4 regions according to the disaster response manual The Chilean Navy’s Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) deployed the South Korean Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV), the so-called ‘South Korean Humvee,’ for field operation at night. According to industry sources, on the 20th, the Chilean Navy’s Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) recently deployed extraordinary […]
Aptera Motors Reveals Electric Vehicle with Record-Breaking 994-Mile Range on Single ChargeElectric Vehicle Startup Aptera’s EVDrives 994 miles (1,600 km) on a Single ChargeCurrently Nearing the Mass Production stage The concept of mobility, a term encompassing all means of transportation, is gradually evolving. Ten years ago, in 2014, when the BMW i8 was released, not many people thought electric cars would be as widely adopted as […]
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Named 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year, Beats CompetitorsBeating four competitors, including Mercedes-Benz EQE Hyundai’s exclusive electric sedan model, the Ioniq 6, has won the final champion title at “Best of the Year” conducted by CleanTechnica, a U.S. specialist electric car media outlet. According to CleanTechnica, on the 15th, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 was selected as the “2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year”. […]
Hyundai's Santa Fe: The Driving Force Behind Social Media BuzzHyundai Motor Company has created unique social media content based on collaborations with brands like Adobe to market its new Santa Fe model. Thanks to the unique content, which vividly reflects each brand’s characteristics, this achieved better results than traditional advertisements on broadcast and radio legacy media. According to Hyundai Motor America (HMA), on the […]
BMW's Cloud Server Slip-Up: Internal Data Exposed in Security BreachGerman car manufacturer BMW’s sensitive internal information stored on a cloud storage server was found to be exposed on the internet. BMW has responded, stating that no personal information was leaked. American IT specialist media TechCrunch reported on the 15th (local time) that BMW’s cloud storage server, built on Microsoft Azure, was exposed on the […]
Kia Sportage Sales Soar: Over 150,000 Units Sold in Europe Last YearExceeded 150,000 units per year for the first timeImpact of hybrid model popularity to be released in 2021Kia “Expands the proportion and production capacity of eco-friendly vehicles in Europe” Kia set a new record last year by selling over 150,000 units of its compact SUV, the Sportage, in Europe. As the popularity of eco-friendly hybrids […]
Chinese EV Giant BYD Stuns Tesla with Unprecedented Fuel EfficiencyChinese electric vehicle company BYDDebut of the Seal 06 PHEVBegins a significant expansion of its lineup The total number of electric vehicles registered last year was 14.06 million, a 33.4% increase from the previous year. In particular, Chinese electric vehicle company BYD sold 2.88 million units, one million more than the last year, boasting an […]
Red Flags for Hyundai-Toyota: Shell's Hydrogen Station Closures Signal Trouble AheadWithdrawal of the project to purchase the site of the hydrogen stationReducing working hours at charging stations currently in operation Global energy company Shell has permanently closed some of its hydrogen fueling stations in the United States. As part of its efforts to improve performance last year, the company has been downsizing its hydrogen business […]
IONNA by Hyundai, Mercedes, BMW, and More Hits the RoadObtained regulatory approval within half a year after establishment in July last yearThe goal is to construct more than 30,000 stations in North AmericaThe first charging station to open in the U.S. within the year The joint venture IONNA, established by seven automakers, including Hyundai Motor Group, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, has launched. The company plans […]
Kia Pulls the Plug on K5 Sales in Canada Amid Declining DemandLast year, sales of 874 units decreased by 6.43% compared to the previous yearSales volume is significantly lower than local competitors in the same segment Kia is ceasing the sale of the mid-sized sedan K5 in the Canadian market. This decision is attributed to the rapidly declining local demand, which has reduced annual sales volume. […]
China's Luxury Car Market Hit Hard: Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche Sales SlumpLast year, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche sales plummeted by double digits compared to the previous year. Last year, sales of luxury car brands like Bentley in China dropped by double digits. As the economic downturn continued, local brands rushed to target the local new energy vehicle (NEV) market, leading to a sharp decline in the […]
Electric Pickup Wars: Fisker's Alaska Takes on Europe's EV Scene Fisker is a US-based electric vehicle startup that went bankrupt once before and was re-established in 2016. It launched its first vehicle, the Ocean, in 2022, and plans to launch the Peer, Alaska, and Ronin in the future. Among them, Alaska, a pickup truck lineup, is....
Hyundai-Kia Engine Fire Recall: US Authorities Conclude Investigation [TheGuru=Yoon Jinwoong] Uncertainty over Hyundai-Kia's massive recall in the United States has been resolved. Local transportation authorities have closed an engine fire risk investigation. However, the agency's investigation into a recall related to leaking brake fluid is still open...
Hyundai India Achieves Record Domestic Sales in January 2024 [TheGuru=Yoon Jin-woong] Hyundai Motor Company set a fast pace in the Indian market last month. The automaker's efforts to penetrate the domestic market with its overseas strategic small sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, the Creta, resulted in the most sales ever...
2023's Top-Selling Pickup Trucks: American Brands Dominate the Charts Pickup trucks are an up-and-coming automotive market, with the SUV market on the rise. Especially in the United States, pickup trucks are always at the top of the car sales charts. In 2024, domestic companies will also introduce various pickup trucks to capture consumers' attention.
3 Compelling Reasons to Choose the Kia K4 Over the Hyundai Avante The Kia K4 will be the Avante's rival. The new car, which is expected to be unveiled sometime in the first half of this year, is uniquely targeted at the North American market rather than its home country. We summarize some of the features that have been captured in spy shots to see how it will compete with the Avante...
Lewis Hamilton's Car Choices: A Glimpse into the Life of an F1 Champion The 2024 Formula One Grand Prix has begun, and Lewis Hamilton is in the spotlight. The most decorated driver of all time has always been a car collector. From classics to hypercars to electric cars, here's a look at his fleet...
Why South Koreans Shy Away from American Cars: A Deep Dive There are many reasons why American cars are less popular in the domestic imported car market than cars from other countries, including their size, affordability, practicality, amenities, and interiors. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the reasons why American cars are not popular in the domestic import market...
Audi's Bold Move with New 2025 Q3 to Challenge Luxury SUV Rivals Audi, which has been performing relatively poorly behind Benz and BMW, has announced the launch of a premium compact SUV. The Audi Q3 is the third-generation model, and its new design and technological advancements have attracted the attention of many netizens...
Rolls-Royce Cullinan with $15 Million License Plate Turns Heads in Dubai In April last year, a Dubai license plate sold for a whopping 55 million UAE dirhams (about $2 billion), making it the most expensive license plate ever sold. The 2 billion license plate is now in place and on a very recognizable vehicle...
Chilean Navy Deploys South Korean KLTV Vehicles for Night Operations Responding to large-scale fires in 4 regions according to the disaster response manual The Chilean Navy’s Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) deployed the South Korean Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV), the so-called ‘South Korean Humvee,’ for field operation at night. According to industry sources, on the 20th, the Chilean Navy’s Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) recently deployed extraordinary […]
Aptera Motors Reveals Electric Vehicle with Record-Breaking 994-Mile Range on Single Charge Electric Vehicle Startup Aptera’s EVDrives 994 miles (1,600 km) on a Single ChargeCurrently Nearing the Mass Production stage The concept of mobility, a term encompassing all means of transportation, is gradually evolving. Ten years ago, in 2014, when the BMW i8 was released, not many people thought electric cars would be as widely adopted as […]
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Named 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year, Beats Competitors Beating four competitors, including Mercedes-Benz EQE Hyundai’s exclusive electric sedan model, the Ioniq 6, has won the final champion title at “Best of the Year” conducted by CleanTechnica, a U.S. specialist electric car media outlet. According to CleanTechnica, on the 15th, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 was selected as the “2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year”. […]
Hyundai's Santa Fe: The Driving Force Behind Social Media Buzz Hyundai Motor Company has created unique social media content based on collaborations with brands like Adobe to market its new Santa Fe model. Thanks to the unique content, which vividly reflects each brand’s characteristics, this achieved better results than traditional advertisements on broadcast and radio legacy media. According to Hyundai Motor America (HMA), on the […]
BMW's Cloud Server Slip-Up: Internal Data Exposed in Security Breach German car manufacturer BMW’s sensitive internal information stored on a cloud storage server was found to be exposed on the internet. BMW has responded, stating that no personal information was leaked. American IT specialist media TechCrunch reported on the 15th (local time) that BMW’s cloud storage server, built on Microsoft Azure, was exposed on the […]
Kia Sportage Sales Soar: Over 150,000 Units Sold in Europe Last Year Exceeded 150,000 units per year for the first timeImpact of hybrid model popularity to be released in 2021Kia “Expands the proportion and production capacity of eco-friendly vehicles in Europe” Kia set a new record last year by selling over 150,000 units of its compact SUV, the Sportage, in Europe. As the popularity of eco-friendly hybrids […]
Chinese EV Giant BYD Stuns Tesla with Unprecedented Fuel Efficiency Chinese electric vehicle company BYDDebut of the Seal 06 PHEVBegins a significant expansion of its lineup The total number of electric vehicles registered last year was 14.06 million, a 33.4% increase from the previous year. In particular, Chinese electric vehicle company BYD sold 2.88 million units, one million more than the last year, boasting an […]
Red Flags for Hyundai-Toyota: Shell's Hydrogen Station Closures Signal Trouble Ahead Withdrawal of the project to purchase the site of the hydrogen stationReducing working hours at charging stations currently in operation Global energy company Shell has permanently closed some of its hydrogen fueling stations in the United States. As part of its efforts to improve performance last year, the company has been downsizing its hydrogen business […]
IONNA by Hyundai, Mercedes, BMW, and More Hits the Road Obtained regulatory approval within half a year after establishment in July last yearThe goal is to construct more than 30,000 stations in North AmericaThe first charging station to open in the U.S. within the year The joint venture IONNA, established by seven automakers, including Hyundai Motor Group, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, has launched. The company plans […]
Kia Pulls the Plug on K5 Sales in Canada Amid Declining Demand Last year, sales of 874 units decreased by 6.43% compared to the previous yearSales volume is significantly lower than local competitors in the same segment Kia is ceasing the sale of the mid-sized sedan K5 in the Canadian market. This decision is attributed to the rapidly declining local demand, which has reduced annual sales volume. […]
China's Luxury Car Market Hit Hard: Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche Sales Slump Last year, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche sales plummeted by double digits compared to the previous year. Last year, sales of luxury car brands like Bentley in China dropped by double digits. As the economic downturn continued, local brands rushed to target the local new energy vehicle (NEV) market, leading to a sharp decline in the […]
Electric Pickup Wars: Fisker's Alaska Takes on Europe's EV Scene Fisker is a US-based electric vehicle startup that went bankrupt once before and was re-established in 2016. It launched its first vehicle, the Ocean, in 2022, and plans to launch the Peer, Alaska, and Ronin in the future. Among them, Alaska, a pickup truck lineup, is....
Hyundai-Kia Engine Fire Recall: US Authorities Conclude Investigation [TheGuru=Yoon Jinwoong] Uncertainty over Hyundai-Kia's massive recall in the United States has been resolved. Local transportation authorities have closed an engine fire risk investigation. However, the agency's investigation into a recall related to leaking brake fluid is still open...
Hyundai India Achieves Record Domestic Sales in January 2024 [TheGuru=Yoon Jin-woong] Hyundai Motor Company set a fast pace in the Indian market last month. The automaker's efforts to penetrate the domestic market with its overseas strategic small sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, the Creta, resulted in the most sales ever...
2023's Top-Selling Pickup Trucks: American Brands Dominate the Charts Pickup trucks are an up-and-coming automotive market, with the SUV market on the rise. Especially in the United States, pickup trucks are always at the top of the car sales charts. In 2024, domestic companies will also introduce various pickup trucks to capture consumers' attention.
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