Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Imported car sales jump 37.6 percent in January on strong EV demand

Sales of imported vehicles in Korea jumped 37.6 percent in January from a year earlier, buoyed by strong demand for Tesla and BYD electric vehicle (EV) models, industry data showed Wednesday.

2026-02-04

Imported car sales fall for second straight year, but hybrids emerge on top

Sales of imported cars in Korea fell for the second straight year in 2024, while hybrid vehicles emerged as the top-selling fuel type for the first time, industry data showed Monday.

2025-01-06

Imported car sales fall 9.8 pct in April amid chip shortages

Sales of imported vehicles in Korea fell 9.8 percent last month from a year earlier as chip shortages continued to affect vehicle production, an industry association said Wednesday.

2022-05-05