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Forthcoming Lucid Gravity spotted testing in South Korea

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Lucid Motors is set to launch the Gravity SUV later this year, and ahead of the company’s plans to enter production of the electric vehicle (EV), another prototype has been spotted undergoing some testing in South Korea. Credit: 2028Lucid | X Gravity also in South Korea.

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BYD takes aim at Hyundai and Kia with plans to launch EVs in South Korea

Electrek

BYD plans to sell electric cars in South Korea within the first half of this year. Its affordable EVs will compete with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 , Kona Electric, and Kia EV6 on the South Korean automaker’s home turf. As BYD expands overseas, its latest target could spell trouble for Hyundai and Kia.

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Tesla Model Y RWD now available in South Korea

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The Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) is now available in South Korea. The announcement was made through social media, with the official Tesla Korea Twitter account posting a short video about the all-electric crossover. Those interested to check out the Tesla Model Y RWD in South Korea can click here.

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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

The Truth About Cars

The long-running Sorento is due for a facelift after a few years on sale in its current form, and it appears it’s getting one – at least in South Korea.& & Though it’s expected to come here soon, the new Sorento is hitting its home country first. & [Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

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Industry data has revealed that Tesla successfully overtook Mercedes-Benz to become South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer in March 2024. That’s not bad at all for an automaker that caught headlines in early February for only selling one car in South Korea in January 2024.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3. The new model will join several hybrids also in development, along with at least on South Korea-only model expected to debut at the same time as the EV3. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

Baua Electric

For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 The new low-cost EVs were revealed during Kia’s first EV day in October. trillion won). million won).

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