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Mercedes-Benz’s new CLE Coupe not your average 2-door
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN -- If someone were asked to talk about the traits of a regular two-door coupe, words like quick, slick and compact might come to mind. Mercedes-Benz is looking to change these norms with the launch of its new CLE Coupe. The Korea Herald got to experience the new CLE Coupe 450 4 Matic first hand during a global media test drive event held in the northern Spanish city of San Sebastian from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. The vehicle's facade embodies both athleticism and elegance, wi
Sept. 13, 2023 - 07:02:34
Mercedes-Benz’s new E-Class blends present with past
MUNICH, Germany -- Mercedes-Benz’s new E-Class has hit all the right notes, as the vehicle combines the decadeslong model’s traditional features and modern designs while putting the icing on the cake by applying the latest state-of-the-art technologies. The Korea Herald got to check out the E-Class 300e 4Matic, an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid vehicle of the German automaker’s new E-Class model, in a media test drive in Munich ahead of the IAA Mobility motor show, arguably the
Sept. 3, 2023 - 18:25:07
Hyundai’s Santa Fe returns with off-road updates
The first Korean-made sport utility vehicle, Hyundai’s Santa Fe, has returned with its biggest update since its debut in 2000, with improved off-road features in design and performance. Touting the All New Santa Fe as a mid-sized family vehicle that can cater to both city commuters and outdoor enthusiasts, the carmaker laid out an ambitious sales target for next year -- 135,000 units in North America, 16,000 units in Europe and 70,000 units in Korea. “From the beginning, the Santa
Aug. 27, 2023 - 13:54:53
Toyota Highlander Hybrid, a fuel-efficient family SUV
Amid the burgeoning demand in Korea for large-sized sport utility vehicles equipped for family trips, Toyota has launched its three-row SUV model Highlander Hybrid here for the first time. Based on the Toyota New Global Architecture-K platform, the Japanese carmaker touted the family car’s strong physical structure, blended with optimal suspension control which makes for an easy drive. “The power output of the electric motor and gasoline engine in the fourth generation model of the T
July 31, 2023 - 00:01:08
New Trailblazer rides off-road with confidence
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has come back as a compact sports utility vehicle that suits both an urban lifestyle and off-road driving. As the vehicle nearly went through an overall facelift, the first impression that stood out was the sharp design of the front at the media test-drive held by General Motors in Seoul on July 26. The chrome bars running across the top and bottom of the radiator grille and the thin LED headlamps gave a solid, aggressive impression. With a length of 4,425 millimeters,
July 30, 2023 - 15:36:00
Lexus’ answer for luxury EV
Unlike other global carmakers going all-out to launch fully electric vehicles, Toyota and its premium brand Lexus have insisted on developing hybrid cars. However, with burgeoning demand for battery-powered EVs (BEVs) in Korean and other major countries’ clean car markets, Lexus aims to expand its footing with the first BEV lineup, The All New Electric RZ. RZ 450e, the first EV in the RZ lineup, is a crossover utility vehicle -- a mix of sedan and sport utility vehicle -- that runs on To
June 26, 2023 - 14:16:36
Kia presents first 3-row EV9
Hyundai Motor Group’s smaller affiliate Kia is launching a three-row family electric car, the EV9 -- the first of its kind here -- revamping the brand’s push toward sustainable transportation. The EV9 is the second model to adopt Hyundai’s electric car platform E-GMP, following the mid-sized electrified sport utility vehicle EV6, which debuted in 2021. Kia boasted that the latest EV will become a flagship model with the most advanced electrification technology. Creating a new E
June 19, 2023 - 11:57:33
G70 roars with sports sedan performance
Genesis, a South Korean luxury auto brand under Hyundai Motor Group, has now upgraded the G70 with a stronger engine. The G70 is the brand’s last sports sedan powered by an internal combustion engine, as the automaker aims to go all-electric by 2030. The exterior and interior of the new Genesis G70 also appeared to undergo small design changes. The attention-grabbing front side of the vehicle features two-line light-emitting diode headlamps and a V-shaped crest grille. The lower front end
June 12, 2023 - 14:39:06
Toyota Crown Hybrid sets standard for hybrid cars
With the yearslong boycotting of Japan-made products in Korea showing signs of abating, Japanese auto giant Toyota is seeking to turn the tables here with the Crown Hybrid crossover utility vehicle, which shows off its latest technological advancements in combining a combustion engine and electric m
June 11, 2023 - 15:48:48
All-electric Mercedes-AMG sedans raise bar for performance EVs
Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance brand under German auto giant Mercedes-Benz, is well known for crafting luxurious motorsports-inspired vehicles with monstrous engines. And the brand has kept these signature traits for its EQ lineup, boasting the fastest acceleration among Mercedes EVs. Mercedes-Benz Korea hosted a media test drive at the AMG Speedway in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, last week. With a 4.3-kilometer circuit with 17 turns, the AMG Speedway is the world’s first track to bear t
June 7, 2023 - 09:25:21
Kona Electric flaunts longer range, bigger space
The all-new Kona Electric -- Hyundai Motor’s latest all-electric compact sport utility vehicle -- is looking to lure customers with a roomier interior, longer driving range and sound riding experience. The South Korean automaker on Tuesday held a test drive event for local journalists to ride the Kona EV over a 172-kilometer-long course beginning from Hanam, Gyeonggi Province and ending in Sokcho, Gangwon Province. At first glance, the all-electric SUV did not appear too “compact.&rd
May 26, 2023 - 08:01:04
Face-lifted Rexton boasts powered toughness
KG Mobility, formerly known as SsangYong Motor, is hoping to expand the market size of its long-beloved large sports utility vehicle Rexton and pickup truck Rexton Sports with the latest face-lifted versions of the two signature brands: Rexton New Arena and Rexton Sports&Khan Culmen. The automaker held the test drive events for the Rexton New Arena and Rexton Sports&Khan Culmen last week with about 100 South Korean media outlets taking part. The 220-kilometer test drive included winding
May 15, 2023 - 13:36:24
Hyundai Sonata gets sporty upgrade
The face-lifted version of Hyundai’s flagship family sedan Sonata the Edge has made a grand comeback after four years, making its 37th anniversary this year. The Sonata is the longest-running car in South Korea, selling around 9.3 million units since its launch in 1985. But the beloved midsized sedan suffered a setback in recent years as more drivers flock to SUVs. Amid slowing sales, the car even faced rumors that it might be discontinued when the carmaker delayed launching the eighth-gen
May 14, 2023 - 15:36:02
Porsche can make your heart beat faster
Ferry Porsche gave birth to the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster with his team in 1948, breathing life into his dream of the ideal sports car and marking the beginning of one of the most recognized auto brands in the world. The founder of Porsche said, “In the beginning, I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of, so I decided to build it myself." Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the legendary brand’s establishment this year, Porsche has been cond
April 21, 2023 - 17:23:05
BMW XM boasts unparalleled driving experience
BMW has revived the high-performance M lineup with the launch of the BMW XM, the automaker’s first plug-in hybrid model in the BMW M series and the first standalone model since the debut of the BMW M1 coupe in 1978. At first sight, the BMW XM gives an overwhelming impression with its size and forceful exterior design. The sports activity vehicle is measured at a length of 5,110 millimeters, a width of 2,005 mm and a height of 1,755. The massive kidney grills on the front that light up on t
April 2, 2023 - 13:18:28
