SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – KG Mobility Corp., a South Korean carmaker, on Tuesday launched a redesigned Actyon sport utility vehicle in the domestic market to boost sales. The Actyon SUV comes with a 1.5-liter gasoline turbocharged engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and eight airbags, the company said in a statement. The revamped model [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Hybrid vehicles have demonstrated the lowest incidence of fires compared to vehicles of other fuel types over the past five years, according to recent data from the National Fire Agency of South Korea. The agency’s report on “Vehicle Fires by Fuel Type” shows that hybrid vehicles were involved in just [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Victims of a massive South Korean apartment complex fire that began from a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) earlier this month have expressed discontent over the German automaker’s initial relief support pledge, claiming the promised amount is “absurdly insufficient” when compared with the actual total damage, sources said Friday. Last [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – As concerns mount following an electric vehicle fire in an underground parking garage in Incheon, South Korean automakers and importers are taking steps to increase transparency about the batteries powering their vehicles. In response to government recommendations, several companies have begun publicly disclosing details about their battery suppliers. Volkswagen Group [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – More foreign automotive brands on Wednesday disclosed battery supplier information of their electric vehicle models sold in South Korea, the latest in a series of disclosures amid safety concerns of EVs triggered by a massive vehicle fire earlier this month. On Aug. 14, Volkswagen Group Korea, the importer of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea Ltd. on Tuesday released the brand information of its electric vehicle models sold in the country amid growing calls for EV brand transparency in the country following a massive fire caused by an electric car this month. The latest fear surrounding EVs started after a spontaneous fire [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Renault Korea Motors announced on August 9 a new program guaranteeing the resale value for customers who purchase its latest hybrid SUV, the New Renault Grand Koleos. The initiative, aimed at boosting sales of the mid-size SUV’s E-Tech hybrid model, promises industry-leading residual values for customers who trade in their [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity in South Korea, a new controversy is brewing over their access to parking facilities, particularly in residential and office buildings. The debate, fueled by recent high-profile EV fires, has pit EV owners against building managers and non-EV residents, raising questions about safety, discrimination, and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of a devastating fire caused by a Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicle in an underground parking garage, a promotional flyer from a Mercedes dealer has ignited controversy and drawn criticism for its insensitivity. The fire, which occurred on August 1 in the Cheongna district of Incheon, resulted in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid growing public concern over recent electric vehicle (EV) fires, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy convened an urgent meeting on August 8 to discuss preventive measures against future incidents. The emergency conference, held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul, brought together automotive industry representatives, [...]