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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Geneva show to highlight practical models
South Korean carmakers are set to use this week’s International Geneva Motor Show to showcase practical new additions to their lineup.Hyundai Motor Co. Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co. and Ssangyong Motor Co. will take part in the trade show which opens Tuesday for a two-week run. About 70 conventional and eco-friendly models are making their debut at the show. Hyundai, Korea’s largest carmaker, wil
Feb. 28, 2011
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GM Korea says goodbye to Daewoo, hello to Chevrolet
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
Feb. 28, 2011
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Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari super car
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/
Feb. 27, 2011
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Eco-Porsche Panamera headed for Geneva
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Mercedes to unveil sporty two-door coupe in Geneva
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Honda opens orders for CBR250R
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Renault Samsung fosters parts industry
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Porsche spring service campaign
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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2011 Freelander 2 hits local market
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Hyundai joins German hydrogen car project
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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Volkswagen, Peugeot to recall 3,241 vehicles due to defective parts
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
Feb. 27, 2011
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BMW to unveil Mini Rocketman, electric car BMW i
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
Feb. 24, 2011
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Rolls-Royce develops all-electric phantom
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
Feb. 20, 2011
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Honda sweetens deal for Civic
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
Feb. 20, 2011
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BMW refreshes 5-Series, X5 and M5 campaign
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
Feb. 20, 2011
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Range Rover Vogue hits local market
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
Feb. 20, 2011
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Kia launches Forte with fuel-saving technology
Kia Motors Corp.’s Forte Eco Plus, the country’s first vehicle fitted with an idle stop-and-go-system for automatic transmission, will go on sale today.The idle stop-and-go-system automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt and restarts the engine when the car is back on the move to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Forte Eco Plus. (Kia Motors Corp)Acco
Feb. 20, 2011
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Tesla targets 50% revenue growth
Tesla Motors Inc., the U.S. electric carmaker backed by Daimler AG and Toyota Motor Corp., said its revenue this year may rise as much as 50 percent because of higher demand for its rechargeable vehicles and battery packs.“We project revenue to increase about 40 to 50 percent in 2011, to $160 million to $175 million,” Deepak Ahuja, Tesla’s chief financial officer, said in a conference call on Feb.
Feb. 20, 2011
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Camaro to lead GM’s Korean expansion
Muscle car measures up to competition, but stiffer price may dampen enthusiasmChevrolet’s iconic muscle car Camaro was unveiled in South Korea on Friday.The Camaro is the third model of the eight Chevrolet vehicles GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Co. plans to introduce to the local market this year as part of its strategy for pushing up domestic market share and to leave behind the less-than-flatter
Feb. 20, 2011
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BMW launches all-new X3 in S. Korea
BMW Korea has unveiled new X3 (Yonhap News)BMW Korea has unveiled new X3 (Yonhap News)BMW Korea has unveiled new X3 (Yonhap News)BMW Korea, the South Korean unit of German automaker BMW Group, on Thursday introduced the latest version of the BMW X3 in South Korea.BMW Korea said the New X3 is a "sport activity vehicle" that offers the comfort and driving experience of a sedan, but is perfect for of
Feb. 17, 2011