According to foreign media reports, more than five out of every 10 imported cars sold in South Korea in 2022 came from the two high-end German carmakers, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Mercedes-Benz and BMW managed to take over the leadership of Audi in South Korea, which was the market leader a decade ago.
Nearly 60% of South Korea's Imported Car Sales in 2022 are Mercedes-Benz and BMW
According to foreign media reports, more than five out of every 10 imported cars sold in South Korea in 2022 came from the two high-end German carmakers, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
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