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Classic BMW Spotted on the Streets of SeoulA 1971 BMW 3.0 CS equipped with an automatic transmission was spotted in Seongsu-dong. There are many factors to consider when manufacturing a car today. These include driver safety, pedestrian safety, exhaust gas concentration, interior space, and collision safety. However, when these regulations were relatively lax in the past, more attention could be paid to […]
Three Unique Car Doors That Steal the ShowThe doors of the typical cars we know open by pulling.However, in some vehicles, the doors open vertically or in the opposite direction, like the doors of old carriages, depending on the car’s body design and shape. These car doors are not commonly seen on the road but are widely seen in high-end sports cars […]
Kia K8 Prototype Revealed: Will the GT Line Be Added?Kia has been in fierce competition in the midsize sedan market. The Hyundai Grandeur has secured an unassailable position as the representative flagship sedan in Korea. As a result, the K8 is more realistically positioned for restraint rather than overpowering. The K8 facelift, expected to launch in the second half of this year, promises significant design […]
Tesla Makes Strong Move for Cybertruck in CrisisTesla Cybertruck now offers six additional wrap colors for approximately $7,600 The arrival of the Cybertruck in South Korea last month via Busan Customs has sparked rumors of its imminent domestic launch. However, the Cybertruck was brought in not for an official launch but for a public reveal at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Consequently, […]
Hyundai to Bring Back Internal Combustion Engines After Dismantling the Division Hyundai Motor Company has been quick to capture the electric vehicle market. More than three years ago, the company abolished its engine development organization and reassigned its employees to other departments. However, this decision proved to be a mistake as the internal combustion engine was given a second chance. Less than three years later, the company has started developing a new engine...
Two Sports Cars Known for Their Worst Designs Are…What are the two sports carsthat received a barrage of criticismfor their worst designs? Sports cars are expected to perform beyond everyday driving and carry a sense of style and personality. Owners want their sports cars to flaunt designs that are full of emotion. Typically, the design alone can hint at the car’s performance, which […]
Rising as the SUV Mecca: Audi Launches 'This Model' After Q6Audi unleashes a barrage of new carsTeased the all-new Q3 set to release in 2025Possible full unveiling by the end of the year Audi is testing the prototype of the new Q3. The Q3, a compact Audi SUV produced since 2011, shares its platform with the Volkswagen Tiguan and will use the same platform as […]
Lamborghini With 30,000 LEDs Makes a Shocking AppearanceA Lamborghini Huracan decked out in LED lights for a Christmas concept causes divided reactions. Unlike Korea, where car tuning regulations are strict, the U.S. boasts a high degree of freedom, allowing almost any tuning. Engine swaps and grafting old model bodies onto new car chassis are permitted. As a result, tuning cars that exceed […]
The Rare Bentley Model Sold Only in IndiaBentley’s limited-edition Opulence Edition modelsExclusive for the Indian market Bentley, one of the world’s three most prestigious car brands, allows buyers to customize their vehicles through their Mulliner program, similar to Rolls Royce’s Bespoke program. This program lets customers choose their desired color, trim, seats, and floor mats. There are over a billion possible combinations […]
The Mercedes Sports Car That Crossed the LineAMG’s symbolic V8Facing backlash over expanded 4-cylinder applicationTraditional coupes are not exceptions Mercedes-Benz‘s high-performance division, AMG, may be losing its identity. The iconic large-displacement V8 engine, a symbol of AMG, is being replaced as the application range for the 4-cylinder engine broadens. Mercedes has no choice, as this is due to the increasingly stringent emissions […]
Hyundai Sonata's New Design Ditches Straight Eyebrow-shaped DRLHyundai’s family lookStraight eyebrow-shaped DRLhas been boldly removed The family look has the advantage of creating a sense of stability through a design that represents a brand’s identity and simultaneously creates unity. In addition, it can become a brand’s unique design and have a differentiating factor from other designs. As cars are expensive products, consumers […]
Mercedes-Benz's Electric Vehicle, EQXX, Sets a Huge RecordThanks to solar power, Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX can drive over 621 miles on a single full charge. The Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle Vision EQXX updated its own driving range by driving a distance of over 1,000 km ( about 621 miles) in its third driving test. Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision EQXX concept car at CES in […]
Kia Stinger Tribute Edition Reborn: AI Rendering Shows Convertible TransformationWhat if the ill-fated Kia Stinger were to be resurrected as a convertible? Imaginative rendering created by AI is stirring up a buzz The Kia Stinger has been evaluated as having left a significant footprint in the history of Korean high-performance automobiles. Despite favorable evaluations in overseas markets such as Europe and the U.S., it […]
Kia Sportage's New Design: Is It a Mini Sorento?Best-selling SUV in South Korea in 2023Preparation for the Sportage’s changeWhat does a realistic design look like? What model was the best-selling SUV in South Korea last year? If you expected Sorento or Santa Fe, you were wrong. Last year, the No. 1 selling SUV model in South Korea was the Kia Sportage, with sales of […]
How Electric Vehicle Technology is Reshaping the Auto IndustryThe Pivotal Point in the Electric Vehicle WarIs Dedicated PlatformsWhat are the characteristics of each company’s platform? As the competition in the electric vehicle market intensifies, each company has started to produce its dedicated platform. Companies that were not initially proactive about electrification built electric vehicles based on internal combustion engine platforms. However, as the […]
30 New Rides: Volkswagen's Massive Push to Reshape the Auto IndustryVolkswagen Group’s 202430 new models and customized strategyWill there be a turnaround in the automobile market? Volkswagen Group has revealed its ambition to lead the global automobile market in 2024. This year, Volkswagen Group plans to launch 30 new models across multiple brands. This includes updated versions of models such as the new Porsche Macan, […]
3 Concept Cars That Could Reshape the Auto IndustryCreative Concept CarsThough They Can’t Make it to Production,They Still Inspired Future Designs Recently, most cars have been released with little to no changes after testing consumer reactions through concept car designs. This means that designs that can be produced are adopted into the concept design, which is a practical advantage. In the past, many concept […]
YouTuber Shows How to Hack Your Tesla with a Phone!Tesla Electric HackingIs One Phone Enough?Tesla in Hacking Controversy Automobile software has seen explosive growth along with technological advancements. With the tremendous growth in features, the possibility of personal information leakage has also drastically increased. Proving this point, a YouTuber revealed a method to access and steal a Tesla vehicle. The YouTube channel Mysk uploaded […]
Tesla's Warning: Cybertruck Resellers Risk Losing Orders and MoreTesla Cybertruck delivery may take up to 5 years,with strict penalties for reselling attempts Tesla’s Cybertruck, a pickup truck, commands a high price of about $100,000. Yet, there’s a staggering 5-year wait for delivery if you place an order today, primarily due to Tesla’s production not keeping up with the demand. As a result, there […]
BYD Sparks Electric Car Battle with Game-Changing $12K ModelChina BYD’s electric vehicle e2 price reduced to $12,404What is the future of BYD, which has recently experienced negative growth? Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has been lowering the prices of its electric vehicles in China. BYD e2 is priced from approximately 101,529 yuan (about $14,086) to approximately 89,410 yuan (about $ 12,404). This automaker’s decision […]
Classic BMW Spotted on the Streets of Seoul A 1971 BMW 3.0 CS equipped with an automatic transmission was spotted in Seongsu-dong. There are many factors to consider when manufacturing a car today. These include driver safety, pedestrian safety, exhaust gas concentration, interior space, and collision safety. However, when these regulations were relatively lax in the past, more attention could be paid to […]
Three Unique Car Doors That Steal the Show The doors of the typical cars we know open by pulling.However, in some vehicles, the doors open vertically or in the opposite direction, like the doors of old carriages, depending on the car’s body design and shape. These car doors are not commonly seen on the road but are widely seen in high-end sports cars […]
Kia K8 Prototype Revealed: Will the GT Line Be Added? Kia has been in fierce competition in the midsize sedan market. The Hyundai Grandeur has secured an unassailable position as the representative flagship sedan in Korea. As a result, the K8 is more realistically positioned for restraint rather than overpowering. The K8 facelift, expected to launch in the second half of this year, promises significant design […]
Tesla Makes Strong Move for Cybertruck in Crisis Tesla Cybertruck now offers six additional wrap colors for approximately $7,600 The arrival of the Cybertruck in South Korea last month via Busan Customs has sparked rumors of its imminent domestic launch. However, the Cybertruck was brought in not for an official launch but for a public reveal at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Consequently, […]
Hyundai to Bring Back Internal Combustion Engines After Dismantling the Division Hyundai Motor Company has been quick to capture the electric vehicle market. More than three years ago, the company abolished its engine development organization and reassigned its employees to other departments. However, this decision proved to be a mistake as the internal combustion engine was given a second chance. Less than three years later, the company has started developing a new engine...
Two Sports Cars Known for Their Worst Designs Are… What are the two sports carsthat received a barrage of criticismfor their worst designs? Sports cars are expected to perform beyond everyday driving and carry a sense of style and personality. Owners want their sports cars to flaunt designs that are full of emotion. Typically, the design alone can hint at the car’s performance, which […]
Rising as the SUV Mecca: Audi Launches 'This Model' After Q6 Audi unleashes a barrage of new carsTeased the all-new Q3 set to release in 2025Possible full unveiling by the end of the year Audi is testing the prototype of the new Q3. The Q3, a compact Audi SUV produced since 2011, shares its platform with the Volkswagen Tiguan and will use the same platform as […]
Lamborghini With 30,000 LEDs Makes a Shocking Appearance A Lamborghini Huracan decked out in LED lights for a Christmas concept causes divided reactions. Unlike Korea, where car tuning regulations are strict, the U.S. boasts a high degree of freedom, allowing almost any tuning. Engine swaps and grafting old model bodies onto new car chassis are permitted. As a result, tuning cars that exceed […]
The Rare Bentley Model Sold Only in India Bentley’s limited-edition Opulence Edition modelsExclusive for the Indian market Bentley, one of the world’s three most prestigious car brands, allows buyers to customize their vehicles through their Mulliner program, similar to Rolls Royce’s Bespoke program. This program lets customers choose their desired color, trim, seats, and floor mats. There are over a billion possible combinations […]
The Mercedes Sports Car That Crossed the Line AMG’s symbolic V8Facing backlash over expanded 4-cylinder applicationTraditional coupes are not exceptions Mercedes-Benz‘s high-performance division, AMG, may be losing its identity. The iconic large-displacement V8 engine, a symbol of AMG, is being replaced as the application range for the 4-cylinder engine broadens. Mercedes has no choice, as this is due to the increasingly stringent emissions […]
Hyundai Sonata's New Design Ditches Straight Eyebrow-shaped DRL Hyundai’s family lookStraight eyebrow-shaped DRLhas been boldly removed The family look has the advantage of creating a sense of stability through a design that represents a brand’s identity and simultaneously creates unity. In addition, it can become a brand’s unique design and have a differentiating factor from other designs. As cars are expensive products, consumers […]
Mercedes-Benz's Electric Vehicle, EQXX, Sets a Huge Record Thanks to solar power, Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX can drive over 621 miles on a single full charge. The Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle Vision EQXX updated its own driving range by driving a distance of over 1,000 km ( about 621 miles) in its third driving test. Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision EQXX concept car at CES in […]
Kia Stinger Tribute Edition Reborn: AI Rendering Shows Convertible Transformation What if the ill-fated Kia Stinger were to be resurrected as a convertible? Imaginative rendering created by AI is stirring up a buzz The Kia Stinger has been evaluated as having left a significant footprint in the history of Korean high-performance automobiles. Despite favorable evaluations in overseas markets such as Europe and the U.S., it […]
Kia Sportage's New Design: Is It a Mini Sorento? Best-selling SUV in South Korea in 2023Preparation for the Sportage’s changeWhat does a realistic design look like? What model was the best-selling SUV in South Korea last year? If you expected Sorento or Santa Fe, you were wrong. Last year, the No. 1 selling SUV model in South Korea was the Kia Sportage, with sales of […]
How Electric Vehicle Technology is Reshaping the Auto Industry The Pivotal Point in the Electric Vehicle WarIs Dedicated PlatformsWhat are the characteristics of each company’s platform? As the competition in the electric vehicle market intensifies, each company has started to produce its dedicated platform. Companies that were not initially proactive about electrification built electric vehicles based on internal combustion engine platforms. However, as the […]
30 New Rides: Volkswagen's Massive Push to Reshape the Auto Industry Volkswagen Group’s 202430 new models and customized strategyWill there be a turnaround in the automobile market? Volkswagen Group has revealed its ambition to lead the global automobile market in 2024. This year, Volkswagen Group plans to launch 30 new models across multiple brands. This includes updated versions of models such as the new Porsche Macan, […]
3 Concept Cars That Could Reshape the Auto Industry Creative Concept CarsThough They Can’t Make it to Production,They Still Inspired Future Designs Recently, most cars have been released with little to no changes after testing consumer reactions through concept car designs. This means that designs that can be produced are adopted into the concept design, which is a practical advantage. In the past, many concept […]
YouTuber Shows How to Hack Your Tesla with a Phone! Tesla Electric HackingIs One Phone Enough?Tesla in Hacking Controversy Automobile software has seen explosive growth along with technological advancements. With the tremendous growth in features, the possibility of personal information leakage has also drastically increased. Proving this point, a YouTuber revealed a method to access and steal a Tesla vehicle. The YouTube channel Mysk uploaded […]
Tesla's Warning: Cybertruck Resellers Risk Losing Orders and More Tesla Cybertruck delivery may take up to 5 years,with strict penalties for reselling attempts Tesla’s Cybertruck, a pickup truck, commands a high price of about $100,000. Yet, there’s a staggering 5-year wait for delivery if you place an order today, primarily due to Tesla’s production not keeping up with the demand. As a result, there […]
BYD Sparks Electric Car Battle with Game-Changing $12K Model China BYD’s electric vehicle e2 price reduced to $12,404What is the future of BYD, which has recently experienced negative growth? Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has been lowering the prices of its electric vehicles in China. BYD e2 is priced from approximately 101,529 yuan (about $14,086) to approximately 89,410 yuan (about $ 12,404). This automaker’s decision […]
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