Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV crosses finish line first as Korea's Car of the Year

The JoongAng Ilbo's Car of the Year award went to the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV for its performance and comfort.

2024-03-12

[TEST DRIVE] Hyundai Santa Fe returns boxier, but is it appealing?

The Hyundai Santa Fe made a name for itself as one of the most sought-after family-hauling SUVs, but it has long been defined by its soft curves and gentle roofline rather than the boxy, muscular look that some of its rivals have chased.

2023-09-04

New Hyundai Santa Fe roars back boxier and roomier

Hyundai Motor unveiled the fully revamped Santa Fe SUV Thursday which came back with a boldly boxy look and a more roomy interior.

2023-08-10

Entering the Santa Fe fray

Hyundai Motor released images of the fifth-generation model of its Santa Fe sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Tuesday.

2023-07-18

Hyundai Motor, Kia’s sales in U.S. rise 16 percent on year in February

Hyundai Motor and Kia’s combined sales in the U.S. market rose 16 percent on year in February thanks to strong sales of hybrids.

2023-03-02

Hyundai Motor's net jumps 55% in second quarter

Hyundai Motor saw net profit rise over 55 percent in the second quarter thanks to strong sales of high-margin models such as SUVs and electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. and Europe and a weak local currency.

2022-07-21

Kia takes crown in J.D. Power dependability rankings

Kia took the top spot in the 2022 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), beating Lexus and Toyota, the automaker said Friday.

2022-02-11

[TEST DRIVE] Santa Fe goes from soccer moms to 'Look ma, no hands'

GOYANG, Gyeonggi – Hyundai Motor’s flagship midsize Santa Fe has been a reliable option as a family SUV, with its spacious interior and nice fuel efficiency among its rivals. The value-for-money model has often been overlooked by others,

2020-07-05

Hyundai Motor's face-lifted Santa Fe practically parks itself

Hyundai Motor’s face-lifted Santa Fe SUV is a rethink of design, implementing elements that echo the automaker’s family look.

2020-06-30

New look

Hyundai Motor revealed the design of its partially revamped Santa Fe midsize SUV on Wednesday. The car, which is a facelift of the fourth generation model that launched in 2018, has been equipped with an enlarged grille and slimmer headlights.

2020-06-03