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Korean U.S. April Sales Surge as Japanese Automakers Lag

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Ken Zino

However, while rising gasoline prices might be good in the short term for automakers with fuel efficient lineups, historically they ultimately hurt auto sales and the overall economy after about six months as consumers look for other ways to save the money that is being siphoned off at the pump. Continue reading →

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Korean Hyundai Motor Profit up 46% in Q1

Posted on 28 April 2011 by Ken Zino

Hyundai Motor Company said today in a regulatory filing that profits jumped 46% in Q1 as sales were up 21% to 18.23 trillion Korean Won on a consolidated basis. South Korea’s largest automaker benefited from strong sales in China, Europe and the U.S., as competing Japanese automakers struggled with production disruptions because of the Japan earthquake. Continue reading →

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