{
  "id": 4982849,
  "title": "Kia's US sales hit record high in August; Hyundai sales decline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/kias-us-sales-hit-record-high-in-august-hyundai-sales-decline-4982849",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T01:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260902/kias-us-sales-hit-record-high-in-august-hyundai-sales-decline"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In August 2023, Kia recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in the United States, with 83,793 vehicles sold, marking a 1% increase from the previous year. Hyundai Motor Co., however, saw a decline in its U.S. sales, with 86,977 units sold, a 2% decrease from the previous year. Kia America's best-selling model was the Sportage SUV, with 18,723 units sold, contributing to the company's record-breaking monthly sales. Hyundai Motor America, on the other hand, experienced a drop in sales across various models, despite a 33% increase in hybrid vehicle sales, which set a new record for the month. The Palisade SUV saw a significant 18% decline in sales, while the Ioniq electric vehicle lineup also underperformed. In contrast, Hyundai's Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs saw growth, with sales increasing by 18% and 5% year-over-year, respectively.",
  "summary": "Kia Corp. posted record monthly sales in the United States in August, while Hyundai Motor Co. reported a decline in numbers, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliates said Wednesday. Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles last month, up 1 percent from a year earlier and marking its highest-ever monthly sales. Cumulative sales in the first eight months of the year rose 3 percent on-year to 590,377 units, also…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Kia's US sales hit record high in August; Hyundai sales decline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/kias-us-sales-hit-record-high-in-august-hyundai-sales-decline",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:17:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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