The Korea Herald

GM Korea says goodbye to Daewoo, hello to Chevrolet

Feb 28, 2011

GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of U.S. automaker General Motors Co., will officially launch the Chevrolet brand in South Korea this week, saying goodbye to Daewoo, a name that has endured in South Korea for the past 28 years, the company said Monday.The name of the company will officially be changed to GM Korea from GM Daewoo also from Tuesday, it added."The change of the company name is an e
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari super car

Feb 27, 2011

GENEVA (DPA) ― A stunner at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show is the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari ― a tiny super car in red, Scuderia-style stripes, lashings of mesh grille and unique Ferrari badging, and based on the Abarth 500.Built in cooperation with Ferrari, the 1.4-liter turbo motor has an output of 180 horsepower compared to the 135 hp of the standard model with acceleration from zero to 100 km/
Eco-Porsche Panamera headed for Geneva

Feb 27, 2011

STUTTGART, Germany (DPA) ― Porsche is presenting its second hybrid vehicle in the form of the Panamera S Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show next month with an output of 380 horsepower and a consumption of only 6.8litres per 100 kilometers.Similar to the Cayenne, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is fitted with a 3-litre V6 compressor motor delivering 333 hp with the electric motor adding an additional 34
Mercedes to unveil sporty two-door coupe in Geneva

Feb 27, 2011

STUTTGART, Germany (DPA) ― Marking its 125th birthday Mercedes is entering for the first time the two-door compact coupe segment with a C-Class Coupe, deploying much of the same technology as in the recently launched C-Class.Tailored to a customer group aged 35-45, “we are consciously targeting new customers,” according to the head of Mercedes Sales and Marketing, Joachim Schmidt.Typical coupe fea
Honda opens orders for CBR250R

Feb 27, 2011

Honda Korea is now receiving orders for the CBR250R motorcycle that will be launched on the local market at the end of March.The CBR250R is fitted with a newly designed water-cooled 250 cubic centimeter engine, which according to the company offers improved acceleration and response. CBR250RThe company is receiving pre-launch orders until March 23, and those purchasing the vehicle before its laun
Renault Samsung fosters parts industry

Feb 27, 2011

Renault-Nissan Alliance connection opens new opportunities for local suppliersRenault Samsung Motors Co., which has increasingly been turning its eyes to exports in its drive for growth, is now providing a stepping stone for its suppliers to reach the wider global market.While the company ranks fourth among South Korea’s five carmakers in terms of export volume, Renault Samsung’s exports have grow
Porsche spring service campaign

Feb 27, 2011

Stuttgart Sports Cars, Korea’s official Porsche importer, is holding a service campaign from March 2 through to March 31.During the period, the company is offering free checkup services at authorized service centers using the German carmaker’s Porsche Integrated Workshop Information System tester.The company is also offering a 10 percent reduction on parts and related labor charges, including tire
2011 Freelander 2 hits local market

Feb 27, 2011

Jaguar Land Rover Korea launched the 2011 New Freelander2 SD4 on the local market. The vehicle comes with a 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine that puts out 190 brake horsepower.The car manages 13.4 kilometers per liter. New Freelander2 SD4The vehicle is fitted with Land Rover’s Terrain Response system that allows the vehicle to adapt to different terrains as standard. The New Freelander2 SD4 also come
Hyundai joins German hydrogen car project

Feb 27, 2011

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. signed a deal with German organizations to take part in the European nation’s government-led Clean Energy Partnership on Friday. Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor Group’s two carmakers will supply hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to the German government’s hydrogen automobile project.“With the MOU, Hyundai and Kia secured a chance to introduce its technology for
Volkswagen, Peugeot to recall 3,241 vehicles due to defective parts

Feb 27, 2011

French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen and German automaker Volkswagen AG will recall 3,241 vehicles in South Korea due to defective parts in their braking systems and fuel pipes, the transportation ministry said Sunday. Peugeot's 2,962 vehicles manufactured and sold here between Dec. 15, 2006 and Feb. 24, 2009 are subject to the recall, according to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime
BMW to unveil Mini Rocketman, electric car BMW i

Feb 24, 2011

BMW to unveil Mini Rocketman German luxury carmaker BMW AG said it will unveil a smaller version of the Mini next week at the Geneva motor show, called the Rocketman. While keeping the original concept of the 1950s classic Mini, the Rocketman will feature the latest technology.Photo: BMW MiniThe Rocketman is 3.4 meters long, a foot shorter than the original Mini and is a three-door hatchback. The
Rolls-Royce develops all-electric phantom

Feb 20, 2011

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s Rolls- Royce Motor Cars unit said it’s developing a single vehicle from its Phantom model series that’s fully powered by electricity.The car will debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1 and will tour this year as the company collects data that “will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive- trains for Rolls-Royce Motor cars,” BMW said in an e-ma
Honda sweetens deal for Civic

Feb 20, 2011

Honda Korea is offering a larger discount and longer installment period for the compact car Civic until the end of the month. Until the end of the month, those purchasing the Civic ― either the 1.8 and 2.0 ― can choose between a 4 million won ($3,600) discount, and two special rate financing programs. Honda CivicThe financing schemes are a 36-month zero interest installment program and a low inter
BMW refreshes 5-Series, X5 and M5 campaign

Feb 20, 2011

BMW Korea is offering free checkup and discounts on maintenance fees for 5-Series, X5 and M5 vehicles registered before Jan. 31, 2006 until March 4.During the period, owners of vehicles that qualify will be given comprehensive checkup services using BMW’s latest maintenance equipment. Fees arising from any repairs will also be cut by 20 percent during the period.The offer excludes repairs on damag
Range Rover Vogue hits local market

Feb 20, 2011

The new Range Rover TDV8 Vogue was launched on the local market on Feb. 14.The vehicle is fitted with a LR-TDV8 4.4-liter engine that puts out 313 brake horsepower and 8-speed automatic transmission. Range Rover TDV8 VogueThe vehicle manages 9.6 kilometers per liter, which according to the company is 18.5 percent more efficient than the previous engine. The new engine also emits 14 percent less gr