Detroit-made Chevrolet Impala sedan now for sale in Korea

Chevrolet began taking pre-orders in Korea for the Impala, the first time the brand is introducing a full-size sedan domestically.

The Chevrolet Impala for Korea is assembled at General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant.

"We are thrilled to have the iconic flagship sedan

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Toyota grants scholarships to 22 Asian Pacific Islander students

Recognizing the many challenges college-bound students face, Toyota awarded tuition support to 22 Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to help with their cost

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BMW Group opens first Driving Center in Asia

The BMW Group celebrated the opening of its first Driving Center in Asia, located in Incheon, Korea. The investment totals US$ 75.5-million up to 2020 (77-billion Korean won), and around100 new jobs have already been created.

The BMW Group has driving experience

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Kia starts production of all-electric Soul EV at Gwangju

Kia Motors has begun volume production of its new all-electric Kia Soul EV for export sales. A landmark in Kias history, the zero-emissions Soul EV is Kia's first electric vehicle to be marketed by the company outside Korea.

The first vehicles off the production line are

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Hyundai Motor launches facelifted Elantra in Korea

Hyundai Motor Company officially launched the facelifted Elantra in the Korean market. Aiming to further strengthen its presence in one of the world's most competitive segments, the company brought back the new Elantra with a refreshed design and improved product

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GM expands landfill-free efforts in Asia

General Motors' Rayong engine plant in Thailand and Cheongna proving ground in Korea are now landfill-free, bringing the company's total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste. GM's landfill-free facility count in Asia compares

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GM Korea first in customer satisfaction with service

GM Korea earned the highest score among automakers in the 2013 Korean Service Quality Index study conducted by Korea Management Association Consulting.

The study assesses customer satisfaction in 11 categories - dealership environment, reception, attire and

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Hyundai Motor to install South Korea's largest rooftop photovoltaic power plant at Asan factory

Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will install the nation's largest rooftop photovoltaic power plant at its manufacturing factory in Asan, Korea, to expand the use of renewable energy and take measures to help reduce global warming.

Hyundai's Asan plant will host

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Hyundai reveals unique concepts for single-person future mobility at Idea Festival

Hyundai Motor Company reveals unique concepts for single-person future mobility, designed for use in congested cities across the globe. Prototypes have been created by engineers working at the company's research and development (R&D) centre in Korea for

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Jaguar Land Rover sets new global monthly and quarterly sales record

With sales of 53,772 in March and 115,504 for the first quarter of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover has recorded its best ever monthly and quarterly global sales performance up 16 per cent and 17 per cent respectively versus the prior year.

Jaguar demonstrated strong

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Hyundai luxury sports coupe concept HND-9 makes its world debut at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Co. staged a world premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company's future design direction.

"HND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai's future luxury sports coupe models," said Suk-Geun Oh,

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Renault Samsung Motors unveils its new urban crossover QM3 at Seoul Motor Show

At the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, from March 28 to April 7, Renault Samsung Motors unveils its new urban crossover vehicle QM3.

With QM3, the small crossover based on Renault Captur, RSM widens its product range and acquires a unique product for the Korean market.

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Hyundai Motor unveils images of HND-9; set to make its world debut at Seoul Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled exterior renderings of the 'HND-9', its latest luxury sports coupe concept.

The 'HND-9' represents an evolution of Hyundai's fluidic sculpture design philosophy. The ninth concept model developed by Hyundai Motor Group's R&D Center in Namyang,

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BMW Group announces changes in management team

BMW of North America, LLC announced the new appointments to its management team in the Americas.

Arturo Pineiro will assume the role of President and CEO of BMW Group Brazil, based in San Paulo, Brazil effective April 1. Currently, Pineiro is the Regional Vice-President of

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Hyundai Motor Europe appoints Byung Kwon Rhim as new President and CEO

Byung Kwon Rhim has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hyundai Motor Europe.

Rhim has strong experience of working in the region. He previously held the role of President at Hyundai Motor Russia, but, prior to that, Rhim

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Springside Motors awarded Global 'Act Smart' Award

Springside Motors in Irvine have been recognised globally by Kia Motors Corporation as the dealership in the UK that has the highest record of improvement of a Kia facility and operations standards in the Kia 'Act Smart' Campaign.

Springside was one of only 50 dealers

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Anand signs new joint-venture with Mando Corporation, Korea

Anand, India has recently entered into a joint-venture partnership with Mando Corporation, Korea, having acquired a stake in Mando Steering Systems India Limited. The collaboration was finalised between M.W. Chung, Chairman,

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Renault-Nissan Alliance invests $160-million in South Korea to speed global growth strategy

Renault-Nissan Alliance will invest US$160-million in Korea to meet anticipated demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and to accelerate growth of Renault Samsung Motors.

Production of Nissan Rogue crossover in Busan, Korea, will begin

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Kia launches all-new flagship K9 saloon

Kia’s all-new luxury flagship saloon, the K9, has gone on sale in Korea, introducing Kia to an entirely new segment of the global automotive market. The striking new rear-wheel-drive will be launched in a number of key overseas markets starting in the fourth quarter

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Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle, Kia Ray EV

Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle, 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) on a single charge.

For supply exclusively to the domestic Korean market, the Kia Ray EV is a

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