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[Photo News] Audi's new service center in Suwon
Audi Korea said Monday that it opened a new service center in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, with the capacity to repair up to 35 vehicles per day. The German luxury carmaker plans to expand its service network in Korea to 37 locations by the end of this year. (Audi Korea)
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