2021 Chevy Colorado Hits South Korean Streets
On Sept. 15, sales began in South Korea for the brand-new 2021 Chevy Colorado. The midsize pickup first made a splash in the Asian country a year ago and has quickly become a best-selling phenomenon. The newly refreshed 2021 model features more standard equipment and two new range-topping trim levels. The Safest Choice for your […]
‘Super SUV’ Chevy Traverse Revealed in South Korea
The 2020 Chevy Traverse has made its debut in the South Korean market as a “Super SUV.” This special designation reflects the unparalleled interior dimension of the well-equipped full-size SUV. Check Out: The capability of the 2019 Chevy Traverse Geared to compete with the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, the Chevy Traverse boasts a commanding presence, […]
South Korea Says Annyong to the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus at Media Showcase
Luxury lovers in South Korea now have a new import SUV vying for their affections: the all-new 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. Lincoln Korea introduced the Nautilus to the country in May with a showcase at its Daechi showroom in the high-end Gangnam area of Seoul, which included a trick-shot showcase from pro billiards player Yuram Cha […]
Chevy Bolt EV Is Popular Choice of Drivers in South Korea
High EV demand in South Korea prompted General Motors to increase its production of the Chevy Bolt EV last year. Focusing on the stylish, well-equipped EV has proven to be a smart move for the automaker. According to Inside EVs writer Wade Malone and GM Authority writer, Sam McEachern, deliveries in South Korea of the […]
GM Is Adding the Chevrolet Colorado and Traverse to Its South Korean Lineup
The Chevrolet Traverse and Chevrolet Colorado are undeniably sales successes in the U.S. Now, Chevrolet is planning to see how the two vehicles perform in a far different automotive market. The Chevrolet Traverse and Chevrolet Colorado are reportedly being added to South Korea’s Chevrolet lineup. Awards for the Traverse: Chevy Traverse and Malibu named as […]
New Chevrolet Camaro SS Is Coming to South Korea
While the newest rendition of the Chevrolet Camaro may have been revealed to American audiences some time ago, other automotive markets have not yet been introduced to the new Camaro. Chevrolet just announced that one of these regions will receive the Camaro very soon. Indeed, Chevrolet just introduced the new Camaro SS to South Korean […]
Chevrolet Unveils “The New Malibu” for South Korean Market
Billed as “The New Malibu,” an upgraded version of Chevrolet’s midsized sedan is coming to South Korea. This model features a new engine, fresh design touches, and a suite of available active safety technologies. The new Korean Malibu offers a new 1.35-liter direct-injected E-Turbo engine that makes 156 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. This […]
Cadillac Releases ATS Supreme Black Limited-Edition in South Korea
Limited-Edition Cadillac ATS Supreme Black Descends Upon Korea https://t.co/IUAs067nqj pic.twitter.com/RgJAJmvXxh — Alex Luft (@thealexluft) September 9, 2018 Starting this week, consumers in South Korea will have one more Cadillac configuration to pick from. The brand has released its limited edition ATS Supreme Black model. There are only 50 models available for purchase. Each one costs […]
Hyundai Semi Takes Autonomous Trip Down South Korean Highway
A Hyundai vehicle recently went on the first autonomous truck journey ever to take place in South Korea. The Hyundai Xcient drove about 25 miles down a highway between the cities of Uiwang and Incheon while pulling a semitrailer. “This successful demonstration proves that innovative autonomous driving technology can be used to transform the trade […]
Chevrolet Sales Struggle in South Korea
Although GM Korea was able to avoid bankruptcy earlier this year, sales for the Chevrolet brand in South Korea are currently on the decline
Chevrolet ended the second quarter of 2018 with some very impressive domestic sales. By the end of the second quarter, the automaker had delivered 528,100 vehicles, a 6.2 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2017. Of course, Chevrolet isn’t doing quite as well in some of its other markets. The automaker’s South Korean operations […]
Chevy Equinox Comes to South Korean Market as Part of GM Korea Rescue Plan
The American-imported Spark is already on sale in the country, and the Traverse will be next
The Chevrolet Equinox is now available for purchase in South Korea. The compact SUV is one of 15 vehicles GM Korea is planning to introduce in the country over the next five years. The strategy of importing more vehicles from the U.S. and making them available in the domestic market is part of GM Korea’s […]
2019 Chevy Spark Poised for South Korean Reveal
GM Korea and Chevrolet will release the South Korean version of the 2019 Chevy Spark next week, on May 23rd. This news follows on the heels of the North American version’s reveal. Although the brand has yet to disclose details about the South Korean version’s potential modifications, rumor has it that it might elaborate on […]
Is GM Getting Ready to Exit the South Korean Automotive Market?
After recently exiting a number of other global markets, GM might soon be adding South Korea to that growing list
Over the past few months, General Motors has been removing its operations from several global markets. Earlier this year, GM announced that it would stop manufacturing vehicles in India due to a small market share there, and the story played out similarly in South Africa. Now, another country might lose its GM operations—one that happens to […]
First South Korean Allotment of Chevy Bolt EVs Sells Out in Two Hours
If early signs are any indication, Koreans are eager to stylishly go green at the wheel of a Chevrolet Bolt. After being announced for South Korea in October, the new Chevy Bolt was put up for order in Korea on March 17th with an initial allotment of 400 units. According to Automotive News, that first […]
Chevrolet Officially to Ship Bolt EV to South Korea
As we have talked about a few different times, Chevrolet has been pretty low-key about where it was going to be selling the Bolt EV once it was ready to be shipped out. Now, it seems that one of the places to receive the Bolt early next year will be a country which the brand […]
Nissan Boosting Rogue Production in South Korea
When we have been discussing the probable upcoming exit of United Kingdom from the European Union, or Brexit, and how it affects Japanese carmaker Nissan, we have been mostly focusing on what could happen to its facility in Sunderland, UK. The impact of the Brexit vote was felt around the world, however, as markets lost […]
Chevrolet Promotes New Malibu at COEX in South Korea
Chevrolet has a massive hit on its hands with the new 2016 Malibu, which is selling in the United States at a pace not seen since leg warmers, fishnet gloves, and DayGlo were high fashion. Now, Chevy is hoping that same success will translate in South Korea, where it recently launched the Malibu and kicked […]
2016 Chevy Impala Now on Sale in South Korea
Today, Chevrolet announced that it has begun taking pre-orders for the Chevy Impala in South Korea, marking the first time that the American automaker has introduced a full-size sedan to the Korean domestic market. The Korean-market Chevy Impala is assembled stateside at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant. “We are thrilled to have the iconic flagship […]