Vince Courtenay

Correspondent, WardsAuto

Latest from Vince Courtenay

Kia execs give thumbsup to Stinger at official rollout
Kia
Kia Sets Stinger Price in Korea; U.S., Europe Launches to ComeKia Sets Stinger Price in Korea; U.S., Europe Launches to Come
byVince Courtenay
May 26, 2017
2 Min Read
Ssangyongrsquos first dealership in Saudi Arabia open for business
Audi
Korea’s Ssangyong to Sell, Build in Saudi ArabiaKorea’s Ssangyong to Sell, Build in Saudi Arabia
byVince Courtenay
May 23, 2017
4 Min Read

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Regulator claims Kia Mohave CUVrsquos lugnuts defective
Kia
Korea Orders 240,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled
Korea Orders 240,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled
May 12, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Kenbo 600 sold as BAIC S6 in China home market
Industry
Chinese CUV Gets Enthusiastic Reception in Korea
Chinese CUV Gets Enthusiastic Reception in Korea
May 12, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Santa Fe among models cited for defective fuel lines
Kia
Hyundai, Kia Make History in Dispute Over Recall Orders
Hyundai, Kia Make History in Dispute Over Recall Orders
May 8, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Part of China sales decline blamed on HyundaiKiarsquos carheavy model lineup
Kia
China Sales Boycott, Labor Demands Pressure Hyundai-Kia
China Sales Boycott, Labor Demands Pressure Hyundai-Kia
May 4, 2017
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4 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
G4 Rexton SUV hits Korean showrooms slated for export late in year
Automakers
Ssangyong Hopes G4 Rexton Matches Tivoli’s Success
Ssangyong Hopes G4 Rexton Matches Tivoli’s Success
May 4, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Kia to build first plant in India where affiliate Hyundai is No2 seller
Kia
Kia to Spend $1.1 Billion on First India Auto Plant
Kia to Spend $1.1 Billion on First India Auto Plant
Apr 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Bolt team had unusual responsibility for both interior exterior design
Interiors & UX
Bolt’s Lead Designer Describes Clean-Sheet Creation
Bolt’s Lead Designer Describes Clean-Sheet Creation
Apr 26, 2017
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4 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Creta CUV helps push Hyundairsquos annual India sales past 500000 mark in 2016
Kia
Hyundai Silent on Reports Kia Plant Coming to India
Hyundai Silent on Reports Kia Plant Coming to India
Apr 21, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Tiguan diesel earned clean bill of health from Korean authorities
Audi
VW, Audi Units Meant for Korea Sale Germany-Bound
VW, Audi Units Meant for Korea Sale Germany-Bound
Apr 19, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Kia President Park Chief Designer Schreyer Vice Chairman Lee Executive Vice President Kim introduce Kia Stinger sports coupe at Seoul auto show
Kia
Kia Design Chief Vows to Keep Human Element in Cars
Kia Design Chief Vows to Keep Human Element in Cars
Apr 13, 2017
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5 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Beijing Hyundai joint venturersquos ix25 CUV limited to Chinese market
Kia
Boycott Linked to Hyundai-Kia March Crash in China
Boycott Linked to Hyundai-Kia March Crash in China
Apr 10, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Stinger debuts at premium end of Korean market
Kia
Stinger Fastback Sedan Leads Way Upmarket for Kia
Stinger Fastback Sedan Leads Way Upmarket for Kia
Apr 4, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Rextonrsquos front end similar to that of popular Tivoli sibling
Automakers
Ssangyong Reveals Images of G4 Rexton Midsize CUV
Ssangyong Reveals Images of G4 Rexton Midsize CUV
Mar 31, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Renault Samsung hopes QM6 will carry popularity in Korea to new markets
Renault
Renault Samsung QM6 Making Export Debut in Europe
Renault Samsung QM6 Making Export Debut in Europe
Mar 30, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Hyundairsquos Mong discusses fuelcell vehicles with former South Korean President Park in 2015
Hyundai Motor
Restructuring May Be in Works for Hyundai Motor
Restructuring May Be in Works for Hyundai Motor
Mar 23, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Test drivers report Bolt traveled 56 miles beyond governmentrated range
Internal Combustion Engines
Koreans Snap Up First Imported Bolt EVs in 2 Hours
Koreans Snap Up First Imported Bolt EVs in 2 Hours
Mar 22, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
GM Korea says transparency important in Malibu windowtinting issue
General Motors
GM Korea Hopes Chevy Bolt Will Strike Down Bad News
GM Korea Hopes Chevy Bolt Will Strike Down Bad News
Mar 17, 2017
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4 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Tesla demand likely to be undimmed by lack of ecofriendly spiffs
Internal Combustion Engines
No Subsidies No Deterrent as Tesla Arrives in Korea
No Subsidies No Deterrent as Tesla Arrives in Korea
Mar 17, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Tucson ix FCEVs in service since November in Ulsan Korea
Internal Combustion Engines
Hyundai Provides FCEVs to Korean Car-Sharing Startup
Hyundai Provides FCEVs to Korean Car-Sharing Startup
Mar 14, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Refreshed Sonata making US debut at New York auto show
Hyundai
Hyundai Reveals Heavily Changed Sonata
Hyundai Reveals Heavily Changed Sonata
Mar 8, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Government OK of Tiguan recall repairs hasnrsquot silenced critics
Internal Combustion Engines
Managing Dieselgate Tops New Audi VW CEO’s Agenda
Managing Dieselgate Tops New Audi VW CEO’s Agenda
Mar 3, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
XAVL concept inspired by Jeeptype secondgen Korando SUV
Automakers
Ssangyong Teases XAVL Concept Ahead of Geneva
Ssangyong Teases XAVL Concept Ahead of Geneva
Feb 24, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Hyundai America left to wait during Korean runup to Kona launch
Hyundai
Hyundai Enters Kona in Domestic Subcompact CUV Race
Hyundai Enters Kona in Domestic Subcompact CUV Race
Feb 22, 2017
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4 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Voucher campaign separate from ongoing recall of 27000 Tiguan models
Audi
Audi, VW Korea Offer Goodwill Service Vouchers
Audi, VW Korea Offer Goodwill Service Vouchers
Feb 22, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
LG Chem battery used in Chevy Bolt EV on the outs in China
Internal Combustion Engines
Chinese PHEV Battery Deal Has Political Overtones
Chinese PHEV Battery Deal Has Political Overtones
Feb 14, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Researchers inside the HyundaiKia RampD center
Hyundai
Hyundai Lures GM Expert to Lead Autonomous Work
Hyundai Lures GM Expert to Lead Autonomous Work
Feb 13, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
GM Korea exports only lowvolume Spark to US
General Motors
GM Korea CEO Defending U.S.-Korea Free-Trade Deal
GM Korea CEO Defending U.S.-Korea Free-Trade Deal
Feb 10, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Twizy EV not streetlegal until Korean government devised regulations
Renault
Going Rogue Paid Off for Renault Samsung in 2016
Going Rogue Paid Off for Renault Samsung in 2016
Jan 25, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Psillakis oversaw MercedesBenz overtake BMW in Korea luxury segment
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Beefing Up Thriving Korean Operations
Mercedes-Benz Beefing Up Thriving Korean Operations
Jan 20, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Middlemanagement pay freeze follows executivesrsquo voluntary 10 pay cuts
Kia
Parent Company Freezes Hyundai, Kia Managers’ Wages
Parent Company Freezes Hyundai, Kia Managers’ Wages
Jan 18, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Former VW Korea CEO Park now head of Renault Samsung among three indicted
Audi
Korea Indicts Three Executives in Dieselgate Case
Korea Indicts Three Executives in Dieselgate Case
Jan 12, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Kiarsquos 3D vehicles allow shopping on street
Kia
Kia Dealers Boast Transparency With 3-D Hologram Car
Kia Dealers Boast Transparency With 3-D Hologram Car
Jan 11, 2017
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3 Min Read
byVince Courtenay
Styling touches distinguish Picanto from Hyundai i10 stablemate
Kia
Kia Looks for Big Things From Picanto A-Segment Car
Kia Looks for Big Things From Picanto A-Segment Car
Jan 5, 2017
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2 Min Read
byVince Courtenay

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