Hyundai and its sister company Kia announced on Tuesday that both brands achieved record-high U.S. sales in October, driven by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. Hyundai Motor America reported that its U.S. sales last month reached 73,452 units, up 5% year-over-year from 70,118 units in the same period last year, marking an October sales record for the company. Hybrid model sales rose 20% year-over-year and accounted for 29% of total sales. From January through October, hybrid model sales surged 50% year-over-year.