Korean Automakers Show Strong First-Half Sales in 2025: Hyundai, Kia Lead; Renault Korea Surges in Domestic Market
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South Korea’s leading automakers demonstrated robust sales performance in the first half of 2025. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation continued to lead both domestic and global markets, while Renault Korea achieved a 145.6% surge in domestic sales. GM Korea maintained solid export momentum through its Chevrolet lineup.
Hyundai sold 358,891 vehicles globally in June (+1.5% YoY), Kia set an all-time H1 record with 1,587,161 units, and Renault Korea’s Grand Koleos SUV drove significant domestic and export growth.
Source: https://www.koreapost.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=80292
Hyundai, Kia Score Partial Legal Win in U.S. Vehicle Theft Lawsuits
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Hyundai Motor and Kia secured a partial victory in the U.S. vehicle theft lawsuits. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed public nuisance claims from five Ohio cities, preventing similar future claims based on the same facts.
This ruling is considered an early win in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the “Kia Boyz” phenomenon, though many other cases remain pending in various jurisdictions.
Source: https://alphabiz.co.kr/news/view/1065564593344004
Hyundai, Kia Ranked Among UK’s Top Five in Monthly Sales for First Time
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Hyundai and Kia ranked in the UK’s top five monthly auto sales for the first time in June 2025. Hyundai sold 10,109 units (+9.9% YoY) to secure fourth place, while Kia followed closely with 10,043 units in fifth.
The Tucson and Sportage SUVs led sales, and Hyundai is on track to exceed 100,000 annual units in the UK for the first time, boosted by the upcoming launch of the all-electric Ioniq 9.
Source: https://news.nate.com/view/20250720n10343
Kia Steps Up Global Defence Drive Under CEO Song Ho-sung with Tactical Vehicles
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Kia is intensifying its defense business under CEO Song Ho-sung, expanding exports of military vehicles such as the KLTV, also known as the “Korean Humvee.”
The company is exploring opportunities including a KRW 1.4 trillion UK military vehicle contract. Kia is also actively participating in major international defense exhibitions to strengthen its foothold in NATO and Middle Eastern markets.
Source: https://www.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=202507280906084242141825007d_18
China Becomes Key Export Base for Hyundai, Kia
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Hyundai and Kia have quintupled vehicle exports from their Chinese factories over the past two years, transforming underutilized plants into strategic export hubs.
Exports reached 118,000 units in H1 2025, making China the group’s third-largest overseas export base after Turkey and India. The Elantra and Sonet models led the surge, targeting Middle Eastern and Latin American markets.
Source: https://news.zum.com/articles/99697816/china-becomes-key-export-base-for-hyundai-kia
S. Korean Parts Industry Faces Blow as Hyundai, Kia Shift to US Sourcing
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Hyundai and Kia are localizing U.S. parts sourcing to mitigate 25% tariffs, creating significant challenges for South Korea’s auto parts industry.
Many small and mid-sized suppliers lack the financial capability to establish U.S. operations, which may accelerate industry restructuring and widen the competitive gap.
Source: https://news.zum.com/articles/99697816/china-becomes-key-export-base-for-hyundai-kia
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Robotics LAB Delivers First ‘X-ble Shoulder’ Wearable Robot to Korean Air
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Hyundai Motor and Kia launched sales of the industrial wearable robot “X-ble Shoulder” in Korea, with Korean Air as the first customer.
The device reduces shoulder strain during overhead tasks and will be deployed across Korean Air’s aerospace operations. Hyundai and Kia aim for global expansion starting in 2026.
Foreign Ownership in Hyundai Mobis Expands Sharply, Says Kiwoom Securities
Foreign ownership in Hyundai Mobis has risen by more than 9 percentage points since June 2022, according to Kiwoom Securities. The increase is comparable to the sharp growth seen during the 2009–2011 “car-chemical-steel” boom. Despite the overall weak outlook for the auto sector, Hyundai Mobis shares have maintained an upward trend, largely driven by foreign investors. Meanwhile, the National Pension Service (NPS) has kept its 8.5% stake unchanged for over two years.
Source: AlphaBiz
Hyundai Mobis Begins Hiring for Spanish Battery Plant to Align with Volkswagen Production
Hyundai Mobis is recruiting 350–400 employees in Spain as it prepares to start operations at its first battery assembly plant in the country. Located near Pamplona, the facility will begin production in sync with Volkswagen’s upcoming EV manufacturing schedule next year. The plant, designated a strategic industry by the Navarra regional government, is expected to strengthen Hyundai Mobis’ role as a key player in Europe’s electrification ecosystem.
Source: https://theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=89712
Hyundai Mobis Supplies Steering Systems to Mahindra in India for the First Time
Hyundai Mobis has started supplying electric steering systems to Mahindra, one of India’s top three automakers, marking its first partnership with the company. Production is underway at the Chennai plant and the systems will be installed in Mahindra’s new SUV lineup. With this deal, Hyundai Mobis now counts all three major Indian automakers—Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki—as customers.
Source: https://www.etnews.com/20250701000298
Hyundai Mobis Reports KRW 16 Trillion in Q2 Sales, Operating Profit Rises 36.8%
In Q2 2025, Hyundai Mobis recorded sales of KRW 15.94 trillion (+8.7% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 870 billion (+36.8% YoY). Growth was driven by expanded supply of high-value-added electronic components, strong global aftermarket parts sales, and favorable exchange rates. The company also increased its interim dividend from KRW 1,000 to KRW 1,500 per share and plans to buy back and cancel treasury shares.
Source: https://www.dailycar.co.kr/content/news.html?type=view&autoId=58219
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