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Key Highlights Kia demonstrated resilient global growth in May 2025 with a 1.7% year-over-year sales increase , selling 269,148 units worldwide. While domestic sales in South Korea dipped slightly, international markets—particularly India and the U.S.—fueled momentum through aggressive electrification strategies and SUV-focused offerings. May 2025 Sales Breakdown The Sportage SUV emerged as Kia's global bestseller with 48,091 units sold, followed by the Seltos (26,017 units) and Sorento (21,889 units) . India's market shone brightly with a 14.43% YoY growth , contributing significantly to Kia's overseas sales surge of 2.6%. Market Sales (Units) Growth Global Total 269,148 +1.7% South Korea 45,003 -2.4% Overseas 223,817 +2.6% ...

  ✅ Beyond Tesla The Ioniq 6 & EV6 Are Stealing the Spotlight, Experts Say. Hyundai and Kia EVs Tipped as Strong Tesla Alternatives, U.S. Report Highlights As Tesla, the leading U.S. electric vehicle maker, faces a more noticeable sales downturn, a prominent American EV news outlet has suggested that electric cars from Hyundai and Kia could serve as very compelling alternatives, you know. This development is certainly something many are watching. Industry sources indicated on June 1st that Electrek, a specialized U.S. electric vehicle media outlet, recently featured Hyundai and Kia models as strong competitive replacements for Tesla vehicles. The publication specifically recommended the Hyundai Ioniq 6 as a great alternative to the Tesla Model 3, and the Kia EV6 as a worthy substitute for the Model Y, it is. Ioniq 6 Impressing with Practicality and Praise The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has earned recognition for its everyday usability, offering an excellent driving range...

Hyundai Mobis to Establish Thai Subsidiary, Intensifying Southeast Asia Market Strategy Hyundai Mobis is set to establish a local subsidiary in Thailand, aiming to target the Southeast Asian market. This marks its third Southeast Asian hub, following Indonesia and Vietnam, with key objectives being strengthening its after-sales service business and expanding its electric vehicle (EV) parts supply chain . Hyundai Mobis's entry is drawing attention as Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD rapidly grow in the Thai market, traditionally dominated by Japanese brands. Background of Hyundai Mobis's Thai Subsidiary Establishment Hyundai Mobis recently established a specialized after-sales service subsidiary in Bangkok, Thailand. This is not a production base but a hub focused on A/S parts supply and ensuring service quality. The need for a local subsidiary arose as sales of finished cars equipped with Hyundai Mobis products increased in Thailand. Southeast Asia Expansion Stat...

Hyundai's Mega Investment in Malaysia Targets Southeast Asia Market Hyundai Motor Company has announced its largest-ever investment of 670 billion KRW in the Malaysian market, signaling a bold move to capture the Southeast Asian automotive market. This five-year investment, running from 2025 to 2030, is expected to become a major milestone in Hyundai's ASEAN expansion strategy. The company is now launching an ambitious plan to dramatically boost its current market share of just 0.2%. What Will the 670 Billion KRW Mega Investment Change? Hyundai announced it will invest a total of 2.159 billion MYR (about 673.5 billion KRW) in Malaysia from 2025 to 2030. This investment is being carried out in collaboration with local partner Inokom, in which Hyundai holds a 15% stake, ensuring a more stable partnership. The core of this investment is the expansion of the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) production facility in Kulim, Malaysia. While this plant currently only produces the ...