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Regulator Takes Action Against Nissan, Porsche over False Emissions Info

Regulator Takes Action Against Nissan, Porsche over False Emissions Info

SEJONG, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Sunday it has decided to order Nissan Motor Corp., Porsche AG and their two Korean units to take corrective steps for falsified information over gas emissions of their diesel cars. Nissan Motor, Nissan Korea, Porsche and Porsche Korea are alleged to have stated false [...]

Foreign-invested Auto Manufacturers Face Management Crises

Foreign-invested Auto Manufacturers Face Management Crises

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Management crises are sweeping over South Korean units of foreign automakers. Financially-troubled SsangYong Motor Co. stalled operation of its plant in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers south of Seoul, last Wednesday after several subcontractors refused to supply essential parts and demanded payment. The South Korean unit of Indian carmaker Mahindra & [...]