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Mercedes-Benz Korea Expresses ‘Deep Regret’ over Incheon Fire Caused by EV Explosion

Mercedes-Benz Korea Expresses ‘Deep Regret’ over Incheon Fire Caused by EV Explosion

SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Mercedes-Benz Korea Ltd. on Friday expressed “deep regret” over a parking lot fire this week caused by an explosion of an electric vehicle. The white EV sedan, which appeared to be of Mercedes-Benz’s EQE line, caught fire in an underground parking lot inside an apartment complex in Incheon, 27 kilometers west [...]

Security Guard and Mercedes Owner Sue Automaker Over Alleged Sudden Acceleration

Security Guard and Mercedes Owner Sue Automaker Over Alleged Sudden Acceleration

SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A security guard and the owner of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle he was moving have decided to file a damages lawsuit against the German automaker and its South Korean subsidiaries, claiming the car experienced sudden unintended acceleration that caused an accident. Lawyer Ha Jong-sun from the law firm Namu, representing the [...]

Tmap Navigation Embraced by Foreign Carmakers for Better Compatibility with Local Roads

Tmap Navigation Embraced by Foreign Carmakers for Better Compatibility with Local Roads

SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A number of foreign carmakers in Korea are integrating Tmap navigation systems due to customer complaints about the inadequacy of foreign-made navigation software with Korean road conditions. Recognizing that Tmap’s real-time traffic information and local features better suit Korean consumers, Mercedes-Benz has recently equipped its new E-Class model with Tmap [...]

BMW Surpasses Mercedes-Benz, Emerging as South Korea’s Best-Selling Foreign Carmaker in the Previous Year

BMW Surpasses Mercedes-Benz, Emerging as South Korea’s Best-Selling Foreign Carmaker in the Previous Year

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – BMW Korea overtook Mercedes-Benz Korea to become the leading foreign automobile company in South Korea last year in terms of sales, industry data showed Thursday. According to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), the number of newly registered BMW models last year reached 77,395 units out of the [...]

Mercedes-Benz Korea Celebrates Success of Startup Autobahn Korea with Expo Day

Mercedes-Benz Korea Celebrates Success of Startup Autobahn Korea with Expo Day

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on Thursday the successful conclusion of this year’s Startup Autobahn Korea with an “Expo Day” held at a multicultural space in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event showcased the final development results of nine companies that participated in the fourth edition of the program. Established by Mercedes-Benz Group AG [...]

Mercedes-Benz Korea, 3 Other Carmakers to Recall over 10,000 Units over Faulty Parts

Mercedes-Benz Korea, 3 Other Carmakers to Recall over 10,000 Units over Faulty Parts

SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Mercedes-Benz Korea and three other car companies will recall over 10,000 vehicles due to defective components, the transportation ministry said Wednesday. The companies, which also include BMW Group Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea and domestic electrified van manufacturer Jeis Mobility, are voluntarily recalling a total of 10,981 units of 20 [...]

German Automakers Surge in South Korea’s EV Market

German Automakers Surge in South Korea’s EV Market

SEOUL, Sept.11(Korea Bizwire) – German automakers continue to maintain their stronghold in the South Korean import car market, and this dominance extends to the realm of electric vehicle (EV) sales as well. Recent import vehicle registration data from the Korea Association of Imported Automobile Manufacturers (KAIDA) released on Sunday reveals a substantial uptick in the number [...]

SK Senior Vice Chairman Discusses Biz Partnership with Mercedes CEO

SK Senior Vice Chairman Discusses Biz Partnership with Mercedes CEO

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Group Senior Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won met with Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Kallenius on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost their business partnership, SK said. The meeting, which took place in SK’s headquarters in Seoul, centered on efforts to expand cooperation in the fields of electric vehicle (EV)-related [...]