What year was KG Mobility’s predecessor, Dong-A Motor, acquired by the SsangYong Business Group?
- 1977
- 1981
- 1986
- 1988
Correct Answer: 1986
Correct Answer Explanation: Dong-A Motor, the predecessor to KG Mobility, was acquired by the SsangYong Business Group in 1986. In 1988, Dong-A Motor was renamed SsangYong Motor after the acquisition.
What model was SsangYong’s first new model under Mahindra & Mahindra ownership?
- Musso
- Tivoli
- Korando
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Tivoli
Correct Answer Explanation: The Tivoli was the first model that SsangYong launched after being acquired by Mahindra & Mahindra. It was introduced in 2015.
What year did SsangYong file for receivership after Mahindra cut funding due to outstanding debt?
- 2009
- 2015
- 2018
- 2020
Correct Answer: 2020
Correct Answer Explanation: SsangYong filed for receivership in December 2020 after Mahindra stopped providing funds due to the company’s large debt.
What country’s government-run General Directorate of Highways is the reason KG Mobility was unable to register its brand name “KGM” in that country?
- South Korea
- China
- Austria
- Turkey
Correct Answer: Turkey
Correct Answer Explanation: In June 2024, The Korea Times reported that KG Mobility was facing difficulties in obtaining the trademark rights for “KGM” in Turkey. The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office rejected the registration because the country’s General Directorate of Highways, abbreviated as “KGM” in Turkish, was already using the same acronym.
Who is the current CEO of KG Mobility?
- Kwak Jae-sun
- Jeong Yong-won
- Lee Dong-ho
- Kim Dong-soo
Correct Answer: Jeong Yong-won
Correct Answer Explanation: Jeong Yong-won is the current President and CEO of KG Mobility.
What type of vehicle did the company Edison Motors, which initially planned to acquire SsangYong, primarily produce?
- Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
- Luxury cars
- Electric buses and trucks
- Pick-up trucks
Correct Answer: Electric buses and trucks
Correct Answer Explanation: Edison Motors, a company that initially planned to acquire SsangYong, primarily produced electric buses and trucks.
What year did KG Mobility acquire the receivership-bound Edison Motors?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Correct Answer: 2023
Correct Answer Explanation: In March 2023, KG Mobility launched a bid to acquire Edison Motors, which was under receivership. They were selected as the preferred bidder in May 2023.
Which of these companies is not a previous owner of KG Mobility or its predecessors?
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- SAIC Motor
- Daewoo Motors
- Hyundai Motor
Correct Answer: Hyundai Motor
Correct Answer Explanation: Hyundai Motor is not a previous owner of KG Mobility or its predecessors. KG Mobility has been owned by Mahindra & Mahindra, SAIC Motor, and Daewoo Motors at different points in its history.
What was SsangYong’s first model under SAIC ownership?
- Korando
- Kyron
- Tivoli
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Kyron
Correct Answer Explanation: The Kyron was the first model that SsangYong launched under SAIC ownership. It was introduced in 2005.
Which of these models was not produced by SsangYong or its predecessors?
- Chairman
- Korando
- Tivoli
- Sonata
Correct Answer: Sonata
Correct Answer Explanation: The Sonata is a model produced by Hyundai Motor, not by SsangYong or its predecessors.
In what year did SsangYong Motor Company’s workers strike for 7 weeks protesting SAIC’s plans to lay off 554 employees?
- 2000
- 2004
- 2006
- 2009
Correct Answer: 2006
Correct Answer Explanation: Workers at SsangYong Motor Company went on strike for 7 weeks in July-August 2006 in protest of SAIC’s plan to lay off 554 employees.
How much did the 7-week strike cost SsangYong?
- 150 billion won
- 250 billion won
- 380 billion won
- 500 billion won
Correct Answer: 380 billion won
Correct Answer Explanation: The 7-week strike by SsangYong Motor Company workers cost the company 380 billion won.
What was the name of the first electric car that SsangYong planned to launch in 2023?
- U100
- KGM 100
- Edison EV
- SsangYong EV
Correct Answer: U100
Correct Answer Explanation: The first electric car that SsangYong planned to launch in 2023 was named U100.
What was the name of the company that was the preferred bidder to acquire SsangYong in August 2022?
- KG Mobility
- Edison Motors
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- SAIC Motor
Correct Answer: KG Mobility
Correct Answer Explanation: The consortium, KG Mobility, led by KG Group, was selected as the preferred bidder to acquire SsangYong in August 2022.
What did the KG Group plan to pay for the acquisition of SsangYong in 2022?
- 500 billion won
- 750 billion won
- 900 billion won
- 1 trillion won
Correct Answer: 900 billion won
Correct Answer Explanation: The KG Group planned to pay 900 billion won ($699.5 million) for the acquisition of SsangYong in 2022.
What percentage stake in SsangYong did the KG Group acquire in 2022?
- 35%
- 45%
- 55%
- 61%
Correct Answer: 61%
Correct Answer Explanation: In August 2022, South Korea’s Free Trade Commission approved KG Group’s acquisition of a 61% majority stake in SsangYong through the consortium.
What is the name of the main plant that produces KG Mobility vehicles?
- Changwon
- Pyeongtaek
- Seoul
- Daegu
Correct Answer: Pyeongtaek
Correct Answer Explanation: The main assembly plant for KG Mobility vehicles is located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
What is the name of the company that was originally named Ha Dong-hwan Motor Workshop in 1954?
- Dong-A Motor
- SsangYong
- Keohwa
- KG Mobility
Correct Answer: Dong-A Motor
Correct Answer Explanation: The company that was originally named Ha Dong-hwan Motor Workshop in 1954 later became Dong-A Motor.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as Korando Sports?
- Musso
- Tivoli
- Rexton
- Actyon Sports
Correct Answer: Actyon Sports
Correct Answer Explanation: The Actyon Sports was originally known as Korando Sports. It was renamed in 2012.
What was the name of the joint venture between Shinjin Motors and American Motor Corporation (AMC) established in 1974?
- Dong-A Motor
- SsangYong
- Keohwa
- KG Mobility
Correct Answer: Keohwa
Correct Answer Explanation: The joint venture between Shinjin Motors and American Motor Corporation (AMC) established in 1974 was named Keohwa.
What was the name of the company that was acquired by Dong-A Motor in 1984?
- Keohwa
- Panther Westwinds
- Edison Motors
- SsangYong
Correct Answer: Keohwa
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1984, Keohwa, a company that assembled Jeeps under license, was acquired by Dong-A Motor, which would eventually become SsangYong.
What was the name of the UK-based specialty car maker that SsangYong acquired in 1987?
- Panther Westwinds
- Edison Motors
- Keohwa
- SAIC
Correct Answer: Panther Westwinds
Correct Answer Explanation: In 1987, SsangYong acquired Panther Westwinds, a UK-based specialty car maker.
What model did SsangYong collaborate with Daimler-Benz to develop in the early 1990s?
- Musso
- Korando
- Tivoli
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Musso
Correct Answer Explanation: SsangYong collaborated with Daimler-Benz in the early 1990s to develop the Musso, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was sold first by Mercedes-Benz and later by SsangYong.
What is the name of the company that holds a 58.84% stake in KG Mobility?
- KG Mobility Holdings
- KG ETS
- KG Inicis
- KB Capital
Correct Answer: KG ETS
Correct Answer Explanation: KG ETS, a KG Group affiliate, currently holds a 58.84% stake in KG Mobility.
What type of vehicle did KG Mobility sign a knock-down kit (KD) assembly contract with the Saudi National Automotive Manufacturing Company in 2022?
- SUVs
- Electric vehicles
- Buses
- Trucks
Correct Answer: Trucks
Correct Answer Explanation: KG Mobility signed a knock-down kit (KD) assembly contract with the Saudi National Automotive Manufacturing Company in 2022 for trucks.
What year did SsangYong begin a technology partnership with Daimler-Benz?
- 1988
- 1991
- 1997
- 2000
Correct Answer: 1991
Correct Answer Explanation: SsangYong started a technology partnership with Daimler-Benz in 1991.
What is the name of the model that replaced the SsangYong Kyron?
- Torres
- Korando
- Tivoli
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Torres
Correct Answer Explanation: The Torres was introduced in 2022 and replaced the Kyron in SsangYong’s model lineup.
What year did the company release the Rexton Sports pick-up?
- 2005
- 2010
- 2015
- 2018
Correct Answer: 2018
Correct Answer Explanation: SsangYong released the Rexton Sports pick-up in 2018, replacing the Actyon Sports.
What was the name of the model that was based on the Mercedes-Benz MB100?
- Istana
- Rodius
- Chairman
- Korando
Correct Answer: Istana
Correct Answer Explanation: The Istana was a badge engineered version of the Mercedes-Benz MB100.
What was the name of the model that was sold alongside the Chairman H?
- Chairman W
- Rodius
- Korando
- Tivoli
Correct Answer: Chairman W
Correct Answer Explanation: The Chairman W was sold alongside the Chairman H, which was based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
What is the name of the SsangYong model that was revived in late 2010 after being replaced by the Actyon?
- Korando
- Tivoli
- Musso
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Korando
Correct Answer Explanation: The Korando model was revived in late 2010 after being replaced by the Actyon.
What is the name of the model that was replaced by the Kyron?
- Musso
- Korando
- Tivoli
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Musso
Correct Answer Explanation: The Musso was replaced by the Kyron in SsangYong’s model lineup.
What is the name of the model that replaced the Korando?
- Actyon
- Tivoli
- Rexton
- Kyron
Correct Answer: Actyon
Correct Answer Explanation: The Actyon replaced the Korando in SsangYong’s model lineup.
What is the name of the model that replaced the Musso Sports?
- Actyon Sports
- Korando Sports
- Rexton Sports
- Tivoli Sports
Correct Answer: Actyon Sports
Correct Answer Explanation: The Actyon Sports replaced the Musso Sports in SsangYong’s model lineup.
What was the name of the model that was also known as Korando Turismo in South Korea?
- Rodius
- Stavic
- Tivoli
- Chairman
Correct Answer: Stavic
Correct Answer Explanation: The Stavic, also known as Korando Turismo in South Korea, was a minivan that was produced by SsangYong.
What model was SsangYong’s first model under SAIC ownership?
- Korando
- Kyron
- Tivoli
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Kyron
Correct Answer Explanation: The Kyron was the first model that SsangYong launched under SAIC ownership. It was introduced in 2005.
Which of the following is NOT a current KG Mobility model?
- Torres
- Tivoli
- Actyon
- Korando
Correct Answer: Actyon
Correct Answer Explanation: The Actyon was discontinued in 2016 and is not a current KG Mobility model.
What year did SsangYong Motor Company file for receivership?
- 2009
- 2015
- 2018
- 2020
Correct Answer: 2020
Correct Answer Explanation: SsangYong Motor Company filed for receivership in December 2020 due to financial difficulties.
What was the name of the company that acquired a controlling stake in SsangYong Motor Company in 1997?
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- SAIC Motor
- Daewoo Motors
- Hyundai Motor
Correct Answer: Daewoo Motors
Correct Answer Explanation: Daewoo Motors acquired a controlling stake in SsangYong Motor Company in 1997.
What is the name of the financial affiliate of KG Mobility?
- KG Inicis
- KG Capital
- KG Mobility Holdings
- KG ETS
Correct Answer: KG Capital
Correct Answer Explanation: KG Capital is the financial affiliate of KG Mobility, formerly known as SY Auto Capital.
What is the name of the company that acquired the 49% stake in KG Capital from KB Capital?
- KG Mobility Holdings
- KG Inicis
- KG ETS
- SsangYong
Correct Answer: KG Inicis
Correct Answer Explanation: KG Inicis, a subsidiary of KG Group, acquired the 49% stake in KG Capital from KB Capital.
What is the name of the company that SsangYong signed an agreement with in 2021 to co-develop battery systems for the U100 electric vehicle?
- BYD Auto
- Edison Motors
- SAIC Motor
- Hyundai Motor
Correct Answer: BYD Auto
Correct Answer Explanation: In 2021, SsangYong signed an agreement with BYD Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, to co-develop battery systems for the U100 electric vehicle.
What is the name of the model that SsangYong planned to relaunch in Europe under the name KGM?
- Tivoli
- Korando
- Torres
- Rexton
Correct Answer: Tivoli
Correct Answer Explanation: It was reported in June 2023 that SsangYong would be relaunched in Europe under the name KGM, with the Tivoli being the first model to be rebranded.
What is the name of the company that registered the “KGM” trademark in around 30 countries?
- KG Mobility
- Edison Motors
- Cihan Turan
- KTM
Correct Answer: Cihan Turan
Correct Answer Explanation: The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) rejected KG Mobility’s application to register the “KGM” trademark because it had already been registered in around 30 countries by Cihan Turan.
What is the name of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer that filed an objection to KG Mobility’s “KGM” trademark?
- Cihan Turan
- Edison Motors
- KTM
- BYD Auto
Correct Answer: KTM
Correct Answer Explanation: KTM, an Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, filed an objection to KG Mobility’s “KGM” trademark in Korea in 2023.
What is the name of the company that KG Mobility plans to use as its marque?
- SsangYong
- KG
- Edison
- KGM
Correct Answer: KG
Correct Answer Explanation: KG Mobility plans to use “KG” as its marque, avoiding the negative perception associated with the “SsangYong” name.
What is the name of the company that was a previous owner of SsangYong Motor Company?
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- SAIC Motor
- Daewoo Motors
- All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer Explanation: Mahindra & Mahindra, SAIC Motor, and Daewoo Motors all owned SsangYong Motor Company at different points in its history.
What year did the workers at SsangYong’s main factory barricade themselves inside in protest of management’s plan to cut jobs?
- 2000
- 2006
- 2009
- 2011
Correct Answer: 2009
Correct Answer Explanation: In response to management’s plan to cut 2,600 jobs, workers at SsangYong’s main factory stopped work and barricaded themselves inside in protest in January 2009.
What is the name of the department under the KG Mobility head office located in Seoul?
- Research & Development
- Design Center
- Marketing
- None of the above
Correct Answer: None of the above
Correct Answer Explanation: There is no mention of a department under the KG Mobility head office located in Seoul. The Seoul office is just a department under the head office.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as the SsangYong Torres?
- KG Torres
- KGM Torres
- KG Rexton
- KGM Rexton
Correct Answer: KG Torres
Correct Answer Explanation: The Torres was renamed as the KG Torres when SsangYong was renamed KG Mobility.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as the SsangYong Tivoli?
- KGM Tivoli
- KG Tivoli
- KG Rexton
- KGM Rexton
Correct Answer: KG Tivoli
Correct Answer Explanation: The Tivoli was renamed as the KG Tivoli when SsangYong was renamed KG Mobility.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as the SsangYong Korando?
- KG Korando
- KGM Korando
- KG Rexton
- KGM Rexton
Correct Answer: KG Korando
Correct Answer Explanation: The Korando was renamed as the KG Korando when SsangYong was renamed KG Mobility.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as the SsangYong Rexton?
- KG Rexton
- KGM Rexton
- KG Korando
- KGM Korando
Correct Answer: KG Rexton
Correct Answer Explanation: The Rexton was renamed as the KG Rexton when SsangYong was renamed KG Mobility.
What is the name of the vehicle that was originally known as the SsangYong Musso (Pickup)?
- KG Musso (Pickup)
- KGM Musso (Pickup)
- KG Korando
- KGM Korando
Correct Answer: KG Musso (Pickup)
Correct Answer Explanation: The Musso (Pickup) was renamed as the KG Musso (Pickup) when SsangYong was renamed KG Mobility.