SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its subsidiary Kia Corp. reported on Wednesday that their vehicle sales in the United States had grown 18 percent compared to the same period last year, due to the success of SUVs and electric vehicles.
The two automakers sold a combined total of 142,869 vehicles in the U.S. in September, up from 120,642 vehicles the year prior. Hyundai’s sales included the independent Genesis brand, which saw an increase of 35 percent to 6,644 vehicles.
From July to September, the two carmakers’ vehicle sales in the U.S. increased 12 percent to 430,302 units. Hyundai’s sales rose 10 percent to 219,961 units, including Genesis’ 19,427 units, while Kia’s jumped 14 percent to 210,341 autos.
This file photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group shows Hyundai Motor Co.'s and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.'s headquarters buildings in Yangjae, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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