LG Electronics CEO and vice chairman Koo Bon-joon and Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche met at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week in the latest move to expand their ties. Given Mercedes-Benz’s recent push for driverless cars, industry watchers said automated systems for vehicles were likely the key topic of the meeting on Jan. 6. “We have discussed ways to further expand ties between us,” Koo, the LG chief, told reporters after the one-hour meeting made at the CES e

LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Self-driving cars garner much of the attention, but in reality, we’re years away from tooling around in something like Knight Rider’s KITT. Coming sooner to a car near you: smartphone apps on dash displays, cruise control that adapts to cars around it, remote engine starting and more. At International CES in Las Vegas this week, 10 automakers and numerous suppliers unveiled technological features that will find their way into cars in the distant and not-so-distant future. Here’s

BMW Korea on Tuesday launched its Winter Driving Program at its driving center on Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon, to entertain motor enthusiasts with seasonal activities until the end of February. Aimed at offering winter driving experiences, the participants will be able to acquire and refine their winter driving skills on a snowy multipurpose road under the guidance of professional instructors ― Snow Basic ― or get firsthand experience drifting in high-performance BMW M vehicles on the snow-cover

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President and CEO of consumer electronics at Samsung Electronics Yoon Boo-keun delivers a keynote address at the 2015 International CES at The Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, Monday. (AFP-Yonhap)

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Renault Samsung Motors unveiled the SM5 Nova, the latest edition of its flagship mid-size premium sedan, on Monday in Seoul to continue its sales momentum. The SM5 Nova adopts Renault’s new brand identity and boasts technological prowess and better fuel efficiency, the company said. The carmaker raised hopes for a repeat of last year’s success of the small crossover sport utility vehicle QM3 with the SM5 Nova this year. The success of the QM3 boosted Renault Samsung’s sales at home last year. Th

German carmaker releasing small but artful compacts in Korean market

Despite the decline in oil prices and its effect on consumer confidence, the global green car market will continue to prosper, an analyst said.“The need for better environmentally friendly cars transcends economic costs. The words of Chinese President Xi and U.S. President Obama reflect the fact that regardless of the energy cost, there is a drive for regulation,” said James Chao, director of Asia-Pacific at IHS Automotive Advisory Services. “The falling oil price may have affected consumers. Bu