Ssangyong production to resume, strike over

Hundreds of fired workers at Ssangyong Motors yesterday abandoned their 77-day-long occupation at the manufacturer’s paint factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, after the labour union and management struck a compromise deal on layoffs.

At the union’s request, final negotiations began at noon inside a container located in the “peace zone” between the headquarters building and the paint [...]

SsangYong gets OK for re-structure

SsangYong has been given the all-clear by a South Korean court to begin its restructuring plans.

The court confirmed a recent Samil Pricewaterhouse Coopers assessment that the manufacturer had a greater value as a going concern than its liquidated value, and ordered SsangYong to submit its full restructuring plan by mid-September.

2009 SsangYong C200 Aero and Eco

The SsangYong brand has never exactly been synonymous with elegant design, however its latest model does show promise with the unveiling of two new C200 variants at the Seoul Motor Show.

The SsangYong C200 Aero and C200 Eco promise significantly improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, with production scheduled for later this year and should [...]

Ssangyong to reveal production ready C200 at Seoul

Korean manufacturer Ssangyong is reportedly on the comeback from bankruptcy with an announcement today that it plans to show a production ready version of its C200 SUV at next month’s Seoul Motor Show (from April 2).

First seen at the Paris Motor Show last year, the C200 concept was designed in Italy and makes a dramatic [...]

CarAdvice spies 2010 SsangYong Actyon in Melbourne, Australia

CarAdvice has spied SsangYong’s new Actyon undergoing drivetrain testing in suburban Melbourne, ahead of its release later this year.

The finished, pre-production model, fitted with Drivetrain Systems International’s six-speed automatic gearbox was spotted driving through peak hour traffic outside of Melbourne’s CBD.

SsangYong secures creditor protection, for now

SsangYong has secured protection from creditors, for now, but may struggle to revive in the short term as it struggles to find new owners.

The Chinese-owned manufacturer had bankruptcy protection filing approved over the weekend allowing it another chance at life after it posted its fourth loss-making quarter in a row.

Toyota and SsangYong going backwards

Perhaps even those strongest can and do suffer along with the rest. Toyota has announced at a press conference that it is forecasting its first-ever annual operating loss, while Korean manufacturer SsangYong says it cannot pay its employees.

Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe said, “The company [Toyota] is facing an unprecedented crisis where it cannot avoid posting [...]

New boss for Peugeot/SsangYong

Automotive importer Sime Darby Pty Ltd has a new managing director this morning with Rob Dommerson having been appointed head of the newly formed group who represent the interests of Peugeot and SsangYong here in Australia.

The creation of this new organisation will provide a platform for the expanded Sime Motors business in this country [...]

2008 SsangYong Sports Review

2008 SsangYong Sports A200S Xdi Review & Road Test

A quiet and comfortable commercial – who’d have thought?

Model Tested:

2008 SsangYong Sports A200S Xdi 4×2 Dual-Cab Pick-Up 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel, automatic – $31,990 (RRP)

Options:

Metallic Paint $300 (Fitted)

Smooth Ride, Good Fuel Economy, Comfortable Seats, Quiet Cabin
Steering Ratio, Obtuse Styling, Cabin Odour, Short Service Intervals

CarAdvice Rating:
- by [...]

SsangYong C200 Concept breaks tradition

SsangYong has earned an unwanted reputation as the maker of some of the most visually-challenged cars on the market – but that could be about to change.

The brand has unveiled the first rendering of its new C200 urban compact SUV concept which will make its official debut at the Paris motor show.

SsangYong goes to Sime Darby

SsangYong Motors Australasia has just announced the company will transfer all Australian distribution rights for SsangYong motor vehicles and parts to Sime Darby. SsangYong said in a statement that an official date is yet to be set, however it is expected before month’s end.
Under the current system, SsangYong cars and parts are distributed by SsangYong [...]

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