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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’s New LF Sonata, Answer to Toyota’s Prius, Lures Korean Cabdrivers

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor’s answer to Toyota Motor’s strategic choice of its Prius as a taxi version in South Korea’s competitive taxi model market seems to work. The sales of the “LF Sonata,” Hyundai Motor’s newest mid-size sedan, have rebounded from last month after its decision to launch the model (Lpi) [...]