Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have announced their global sales figures for October 2026, revealing contrasting performances. Hyundai's global sales for the month totaled 329,800 vehicles, a decline of 6.3% year-on-year, with decreases recorded in both domestic and overseas markets; its Korean premium brand Genesis sold 5,942 vehicles. Hyundai stated that it will respond to market changes by improving production efficiency and expanding sales of hybrid models. Kia's global sales for the month reached 291,200 vehicles, up 10.3% year-on-year, marking eight consecutive months of year-on-year growth; domestic sales in South Korea rose 27.5% year-on-year, and overseas sales also increased. SUVs served as the core support, with the Sportage being the best-selling model globally for the month.