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[In-depth] Renault Samsung’s Twingo Won’t Land in Korea due to Regulation

[In-depth] Renault Samsung’s Twingo Won’t Land in Korea due to Regulation

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Due to a difference of 4 centimeters in width, the Twingo, the popular city car model manufactured by Renault, will not land in Korea. Renault Samsung Motors said recently that it won’t be able to import the light car model because of incongruity with Korea’s light car regulation. Currently the Korean government defines [...]

GM Korea CEO Says Corvette May Not Be Sold in Korea Due to Noise Regulation

GM Korea CEO Says Corvette May Not Be Sold in Korea Due to Noise Regulation

“Currently we are reviewing whether the Chevy Impala is a good model to be introduced in the Korean market. If we decide not to, that’s based on our judgment on marketability.”  “The launch of the seventh-generation Corvette is being delayed indefinitely due to Korea’s regulation on automobile noise. Although such regulatory stance may benefit the [...]