VW Group hit hard by new emissions test

To gauge the impact of WLTP, an Autocar survey of car firms revealed that, while most were expecting no issues or delays due to WLTP, several have been forced to suspend production or axe models to meet the new rules. Volkswagen Group brands have been particularly affected by the change in tests. Audi, Seat, Skoda… Continue reading VW Group hit hard by new emissions test

(LEAD) Hyundai Motor creates new exec position to increase sales in China

(ATTN: MOVES UP photo; ADDS sales data in China and background in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea’s biggest automotive conglomerate, said Friday it has created a new executive post to improve lackluster sales in China, the world’s biggest automobile market. Hyundai named Vice Chairman Kwon Moon-sik, who… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai Motor creates new exec position to increase sales in China

Hyundai Motor creates new exec position to better meet China demands

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s biggest carmaker by sales, said Friday it has created a new executive post to improve lackluster sales in China, the world’s biggest automobile market. Hyundai Motor named Vice Chairman Kwon Moon-sik, who is currently in charge of the carmaker’s research and development headquarters, as chief… Continue reading Hyundai Motor creates new exec position to better meet China demands

Hyundai leads $14.3M investment in Indian car rental startup Revv

Korean automaker Hyundai is jumping into India’s on-demand mobility space after it led a $14.3 million investment in car-rental startup Revv. Hyundai, which is the second largest seller of cars in India, initially announced an undisclosed investment in Revv this week, but now the startup has confirmed that the capital is part of a larger 100… Continue reading Hyundai leads $14.3M investment in Indian car rental startup Revv

Vietnam’s VinFast gets Italian design, German engineering

Share Facebook Tweet Pinterest Email Vietnamese automaker VinFast will use the Paris auto show to raise its global profile by unveiling Italian-designed first production cars. VinFast said it will debut a production-ready SUV and production-ready sedan at the Paris auto show in October. The SUV is similar in size to the BMW X5 crossover, while… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast gets Italian design, German engineering

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BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July

SEOUL (Reuters) – BMW’s (BMWG.DE) South Korean unit apologized over a spate of engine fires, estimated by the country’s transport ministry at 27 over January to July, that has prompted a government probe and a major backlash from consumers. BMW said it will launch a recall of 106,000 diesel vehicles, including the 520d, starting from… Continue reading BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July

Hyundai sells 223 Nexo hydrogen-powered cars to set new annual record

SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Sunday that it sold 223 Nexo hydrogen fuel cell cars since its launch in March, and that the company expects record sales for its clean car this year, buoyed by increases in domestic and worldwide demand. South Korea’s No. 1 carmaker said of the total, 179… Continue reading Hyundai sells 223 Nexo hydrogen-powered cars to set new annual record

French Carmaker Likely To Halt Iran Operations As Other Companies Leave

French car manufacturer Renault says it is likely to leave Iran to avoid renewed U.S. sanctions in spite of previous promises to remain. Several other major companies including Maersk, Total, Peugeot, General Electric, Boeing, Reliance, and Siemens have already left Iran to evade U..S sanctions, which economic experts in Iran say will hit Iranians even… Continue reading French Carmaker Likely To Halt Iran Operations As Other Companies Leave