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Hyundai Ordered to Recall Sonata Sedans

Hyundai Ordered to Recall Sonata Sedans

SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The transport ministry said Wednesday it had notified Hyundai Motor Co. of its decision to have the carmaker recall tens of thousands of its Sonata sedans for parking brake light problems. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport made the decision after reviewing five cases of suspected faulty parts [...]

Volkswagen Scandal Ends Up Boosting Sales of Hybrid Cars

Volkswagen Scandal Ends Up Boosting Sales of Hybrid Cars

SEOUL, Nov.30 (Korea Bizwire) – Although sales of foreign diesel cars froze after it was revealed that Volkswagen cars were ‘cheating’ on emissions tests, sales of environmentally friendly hybrid cars are rising fast. Industry watchers even say that a new ‘era of hybrid cars’ is beginning, as Hyundai Motor and Toyota both saw their highest [...]

Hyundai Motor Donates Car-Themed Playground for Children

Hyundai Motor Donates Car-Themed Playground for Children

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) - Hyundai Motor and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have opened a new car-themed playground at Seoul Grand Park. The car manufacturer opened the children’s theme park, called ‘Cha-car Cha-car playground’, at Seoul Grand Park on October 29. The playground is part of a donation made by Hyundai Motor as the [...]

Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul & Sportage, Win US Satisfaction Awards

Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul & Sportage, Win US Satisfaction Awards

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said Wednesday that their models have won satisfaction awards from a U.S. automotive research company. Hyundai’s Sonata ranked No. 1 among different midsize sedan brands to win the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award, and Kia’s Soul city car and the [...]