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Toyota Launches Sales of Prius and Camry Hybrid in South Korea

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor has begun sales of Toyota-brand vehicles in South Korea at five new dealerships, including three in Seoul, established by TMC’s local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Co., We intend to make every effort to contribute to South Korean society and earn a loyal following. ”.

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Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021

Green Car Reports

Starting now, the Ioniq name will refer to much more than Hyundai’s long-awaited answer to the Toyota Prius.

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These are the 2024 World Car of the Year Winners

The Truth About Cars

KG Mobility from South Korea also made the list of candidates. The 2025 Kia EV9 is the World Car of the Year, with the BYD Seal and Volvo EX30 rounding out the top three. 7 Many of those names are familiar to Americans, but the list of candidates for awards is where things get really interesting.

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Toyota expands into South Korea

Green Cars News

The dominance of Toyota in the automotive sector shows no signs of slowing down, as the company moves into South Korea. Toyota Motor has begun sales of its vehicles at five dealerships in the country, including three in Seoul, established by its local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Company Ltd.

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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Electric Models To Be Sold In 50 States

Green Car Reports

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid finally broke cover in South Korea this week as the first of three variants of Hyundai's Prius-fighting hatchback. It will be joined by an all-electric version, and eventually a plug-in hybrid model as well. All three models will be sold in the U.S., although availability may vary by region.

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BYD breaks into Toyota-dominated Japan as EV sales climb

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, the Dolphin, which competes with Toyota’s Prius and the Nissan LEAF , starts at just $24,500 (¥3.63 The automaker is launching new EVs in South Korea, Mexico, Europe, Thailand, Brazil, and many others. The Seal is BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3, while the Atto 3 is a low-cost electric SUV.

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Hybrid Sales Falter in S. Korea while SUV Sales Climb

Green Car Congress

Korea Times. Automakers in South Korea sold a total of 591 hybrids in February, represented 0.5% Sales of the Toyota Prius dropped from 128 last October to 54 in February, Most other hybrid editions from popular foreign brands fail to sell more than 10 vehicles a month. of the total market, down from a 0.6%

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