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South Korean auto major <keyword id="20190176" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hyundai-motor" source="keywords">Hyundai Motor</keyword> Group on Thursday said it is looking to expand the annual production capacity across <keyword id="19906087" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai" source="keywords">Hyundai</keyword> and <keyword id="19997865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia" source="keywords">Kia</keyword> brands in India to 15 lakh units per year, as part of its mid-to-long-term strategy in the country. Outlining the company's strategy for the India market, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair Euisun Chung said the automaker plans to roll out more <keyword id="19962337" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EVs" source="keywords">EVs</keyword>, while also utilising the country as an export hub for the neighbouring countries. Chung visited India on April 23 to review the group's mid-to-long-term strategies to solidify its position as a leading mobility provider. Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Indian region with the establishment of an annual production system of 1.5 million vehicle units for Hyundai Motor India and Kia India combined, the automaker stated. Hyundai Motor India will start operating its Pune plant, acquired from General Motors last year, in the second half of the next year. Hyundai Motor is currently making improvements to the facility to create a production hub capable of building more than 200,000 units annually, it said. With the addition of the Chennai plant's production capacity of 824,000 units, Hyundai Motor will have an annual production capacity of over one million units when combined with the Pune plant, it added. Besides, Kia India's yearly production capacity will also be expanded to 431,000 units within the first half of this year. "Combined together, Hyundai Motor Group will have the ability to produce approximately 1.5 million units annually in India," HMG said. The group also plans to expand its EV lineup and create an EV ecosystem to accelerate customer uptake and expand charging infrastructure. It will also strengthen its SUV sales leadership in India, HMG said. Hyundai Motor India plans to unveil its first locally produced EV in India next year, it said. Starting with the mass production of its first <keyword id="21425421" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-SUV-model" source="keywords">electric SUV model</keyword> at the Chennai plant at the end of 2024, the company plans to further produce five EV models by 2030, it added. Hyundai Motor India will also utilize its sales network hubs, expanding the number of EV charging stations to 485 by 2030, HMG said. Kia India will also start production of its local EV model in 2025 and plans to further expand its EV models, it added. The company will also focus on building EV charging infrastructure, it stated. "India is among the fastest-growing economies globally, and as this growth continues the strategic importance of Hyundai Motor India will only increase," Chung said while addressing employees in a town hall meeting. He further said, "by leveraging our strong reputation and competitive quality in India, we aim to expand exports to neighbouring countries, making India the global export hub to boost our regional market competitiveness." Chung said that by around 2030, the automaker expects to see a substantial expansion in the EV market in India. "In anticipation of this evolution, Hyundai is focused on developing locally tailored EVs aimed at establishing us as a leading global EV brand," he added. "We also plan to proactively build charging stations at strategic locations 'including dealerships' to facilitate the adoption of EVs," Chung said. Hyundai Motor India sells models like Creta, Verna while Kia India sells models like Seltos, Carens and Sonet in the country. 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Hyundai plans to scale up production capacity, introduce more EVs in India

<keyword id="19896016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-delhi" source="keywords">New Delhi</keyword>, <keyword id="20034542" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-india" source="keywords">Kia India</keyword> on Friday said it is planning to have around 700 sales and service touchpoints in 300 cities by the end of the year. The automaker, which sells models like <keyword id="20037256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="seltos" source="keywords">Seltos</keyword> and Sonet, has 522 such touchpoints across 236 cities. The company said it is focussed on strengthening its presence in Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets, contributing 40 per cent to its total network strength. <keyword id="19997865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia" source="keywords">Kia</keyword> <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> is also focused on expanding its touchpoints in the Tier-4 and upcountry markets, it added. "We have expanded our touchpoints network from 285 to 522 since starting our operations in India. As part of Kia's 2.0 strategy, we are aiming to close the year with over 700 touchpoints, thereby making Kia more accessible to our esteemed customers," Kia India National Head Sales &amp; Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar said. The automaker is also committed to sustainability by introducing the green workshop concept and encouraging all its dealer partners to transition to eco-friendly workshops, he added. Kia India also intends to increase its certified pre-owned network to 100 outlets by the end of 2024. It currently has 59 such outlets across the country.

Kia India looks to expand sales, service network to 700 touchpoints by year-end

<keyword id="19997865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia" source="keywords">Kia</keyword> India on Friday said it is voluntarily recalling 4,358 units of a petrol variant of its mid-sized sports utility vehicle <keyword id="20037256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="seltos" source="keywords">Seltos</keyword> to replace the electronic oil pump controller. The company is recalling Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Seltos with IVT transmission, manufactured between February 28 and July 13, 2023, the South Korean automaker said in a statement. The recall has been prompted by a potential error in the electronic oil pump controller, which may impact the performance of the electronic oil pump in the specified transmission variant, it added. The company said it has informed the Ministry of Road Transport &amp; Highways (MoRTH) about the voluntary recall initiative. Since the safety of car owners is a top priority, the company is proactively replacing the electronic oil pump controller in the affected units for a seamless ownership experience, the statement said. The automaker will directly reach out to the owners of the vehicles concerned to update them about the voluntary recall. Kia sells models, including Seltos, Sonet and Carens, in the Indian market. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-add-subscribers-as-vis-subscriber-base-continues-to-decline/articleshow/107934565.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-add-subscribers-as-vis-subscriber-base-continues-to-decline/articleshow/107934565.cms" target="_blank">Reliance Jio and Airtel add subscribers as Vi’s subscriber base continues to decline</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/iqoo-neo-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12r-which-mid-range-phone-should-you-buy/slidelist/107938249.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/iqoo-neo-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12r-which-mid-range-phone-should-you-buy/slidelist/107938249.cms" target="_blank">iQOO Neo 9 Pro vs OnePlus 12R – which mid-range phone should you buy?</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/kawasaki-ninja-500-sports-bike-launched-in-india-at-5-24-lakh/slidelist/107916430.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/kawasaki-ninja-500-sports-bike-launched-in-india-at-5-24-lakh/slidelist/107916430.cms" target="_blank">Kawasaki Ninja 500 sports bike launched in India at ₹5.24 lakh</a>

Kia recalls 4,358 units of Seltos to replace electronic oil pump controller

<keyword id="20034542" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kia-india" source="keywords">Kia India</keyword> on Tuesday said it has appointed <keyword id="20034541" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="gwanggu-lee" source="keywords">Gwanggu Lee</keyword> as the new Managing Director and CEO with immediate effect. Lee succeeds Tae Jin Park, who retires after a 36-year journey with <keyword id="19997865" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="kia" source="keywords">Kia</keyword> Corporation including a four year stint with Kia India, the automaker said in a statement. Lee has held leadership positions in various capacities in both developed and developing economies, including roles in the US, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Kia Headquarters in Central and South America, and Kia Europe Headquarters in Germany. His recent role as President at Kia Mexico played a pivotal role in the company's substantial growth and establishment as a production and export hub, the company said. With two segment-breaking updates -- the new Seltos and the new Sonet, and a host of more innovative products on the way, Kia India is surely on the right path to sustainable business growth, Lee stated. "My vision is to unlock the next phase of growth through inspiring Kia brand experiences thereby creating more value and long-lasting impact for our customers, partners, and employees alike," he added. Kia currently sells five models, including Seltos, Sonet and Carens, in the Indian market. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/new-creta-to-punch-ev-cars-hitting-indian-market-in-january-2024/slidelist/106479554.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/new-creta-to-punch-ev-cars-hitting-indian-market-in-january-2024/slidelist/106479554.cms" target="_blank">New Creta to Punch EV – Cars hitting Indian market in January 2024</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-motors-hyundai-sales-rise-maruti-suzuki-reports-a-decline-in-december-2023/articleshow/106474205.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-motors-hyundai-sales-rise-maruti-suzuki-reports-a-decline-in-december-2023/articleshow/106474205.cms" target="_blank">Mixed December – While Tata Motors, Hyundai sales rise, Maruti Suzuki reports in the slow lane</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/iqoo-12-vs-oneplus-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-the-battle-of-the-affordable-flagships/articleshow/106200031.cms">iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 – the battle of the affordable flagships</a>

Kia India names Gwanggu Lee as new MD, CEO

New Delhi, Automaker Kia India on Thursday said it will increase prices of Seltos and Carens by up to 2 per cent from October 1, according to a senior company official. However, the company will not hike the prices of its entry-level model Sonet. "We are looking to take about a 2 per cent price increase on Seltos and Carens from October 1," Kia India National Head (Sales and Marketing) Hardeep S Brar told PTI. The company had last hiked prices in April this year as it upgraded its portfolio to conform to Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms, he said. "While many of the companies have already taken the price increase post-April, we, however, did not take...besides the raw material prices are going up.. and we introduced the new Seltos and a lot of investment has gone into the product..so we think it is time that we take the price increase," Brar said. Kia India also sells an electric model EV6 in the country.

Kia India to hike Seltos, Carens prices by up to 2% from Oct

Automaker <keyword id="6372046" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia" source="Orion">Kia</keyword> India on Thursday said its total wholesales increased 3 per cent to 24,770 units in May. The company undertook a plant maintenance shutdown from May 15-20. It had dispatched 24,079 units to dealers in May 2022. While the overall domestic sales stood at 18,766 units, exports accounted for 6,004 units in May 2023. Sonet sales stood at 8,251 units last month, while <keyword id="7719901" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="seltos" source="Orion">Seltos</keyword> and <keyword id="12647263" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="carens" source="Orion">Carens</keyword> dispatches stood at 4,065 and 6,367 units, respectively. The company also reported sales of 83 units of its electric offering EV6. "Although we faced some production limitations due to our plant annual maintenance shutdown for a week in May which impacted our numbers, we are confident of strong performance in coming months," <keyword id="17580649" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kia-india-national-head" source="Orion">Kia India National Head</keyword> (Sales &amp; Marketing) Hardeep Singh <keyword id="3972428" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="brar" source="Orion">Brar</keyword> said in a statement. The company is witnessing a growing demand for the iMT range, he added. "This month, iMT has contributed 38 per cent of our total sales," Brar said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ather-announces-new-e-scooter-450s-with-3-kwh-battery-pack/articleshow/100675350.cms">Ather announces new e-scooter '450S' with 3 kWh battery pack</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/indias-manufacturing-sector-hits-31-month-high-growth-in-may/articleshow/100675339.cms">India's manufacturing sector hits 31-month high growth in May</a>

Kia India sales up 3% in May at 24,770 units

<keyword id="3507190" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-motors-india">Kia Motors India</keyword> on Wednesday said its recently-launched compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Sonet has got 50,000 bookings. In a statement, <keyword id="109790" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-Motors">Kia Motors</keyword> India - a wholly owned subsidiary of <keyword id="1055815" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-Motors-Corporation">Kia Motors Corporation</keyword> of South Korea - said: "This record booking number affirms its status as a game-changer by customers in the highly competitive compact SUV category. This milestone figure was attained within two months of opening of bookings on August 20, 2020." Kia Motors said that last month 9,266 units of the Sonet were dispatched, making it the leader of the compact SUV segment within 12 days of its price announcement and market launch. Curiously, the announcement comes on the day when Japan's Nissan Motor Corporation world premiered its new compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Magnite and said it would be made in India for Indian and the global market. The Magnite will soon be fighting against Sonet, Hyundai Motor's Venue and others in the Indian market. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/top-stocks-to-watch-ril-ioc-ongc-cipla-hindustan-zinc-prabhat-dairy-and-others/articleshow/78780036.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Top stocks to watch — RIL, IOC, ONGC, Cipla, Hindustan Zinc, Prabhat Dairy, and others</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/checkout-samsung-galaxy-m51-mobile-review/articleshow/78780771.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Samsung Galaxy M51 review – insane battery life</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-will-be-most-consequential-partner-for-us-in-indo-pacific-this-century/articleshow/78780949.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">US Defence Secretary believes India will be the most consequential partner for US in Indo-Pacific this century</a>

Kia Sonet gets over 50,000 bookings in just 2 months

Automobile manufacturer <keyword id="6372046" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia">Kia</keyword> on Tuesday relaunched its brand in India, and will now be known as <keyword id="4151067" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-India">Kia India</keyword>, instead of <keyword id="3507190" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-motors-india">Kia Motors India</keyword>. "This is a proud and historic moment for us as India becomes the first country to transition to the new brand identity after our headquarters in South Korea. Our decision to increase the production capacity stems from our deep customer understanding where a faster delivery of our products can enhance their buying experience tremendously," said Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia India. "We are confident that this transformation will accelerate our growth by not only strengthening our premium positioning in the market but also making us one of the most aspirational brands for consumers." Till date, Kia India has launched three vehicles for Indian market - the Seltos, the <keyword id="24087" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="carnival">Carnival</keyword>, and the Sonet, and has become the youngest brand to be the 4th largest automaker in India with class-leading product offering, service quality and reliability. Kia India became the fastest automaker to reach the historic milestone of registering 2.5 lakh unit sales in just over one and half years of its operation. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/favipiravir-shortage-may-get-filled-up-in-a-couple-of-weeks-provided-people-dont-hoard/articleshow/82268973.cms">Favipiravir shortage may get filled up in a couple of weeks provided people don't hoard</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/india-will-receive-the-first-batch-of-russia-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-by-may-1/articleshow/82269061.cms">India will receive the first batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine by May 1 — in time for the third phase of its vaccination drive</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/who-is-doing-everything-to-help-india-with-its-covid-19-crisis-as-gavi-waits-for-vaccine-exports-to-begin-again/articleshow/82270068.cms">WHO is ‘doing everything’ to help India with its COVID-19 crisis as GAVI waits for vaccine exports to begin again</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/election-commission-bans-all-victory-processions-on-or-after-counting-in-tamil-nadu-assam-goa-west-bengal-and-kerala-assembly-elections/articleshow/82269994.cms">Election Commission bans all victory processions on or after counting on May 2</a>

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