# Hyundai aims for second place globally ahead of Volkswagen

> According to a comparative analysis of the first nine months of 2026, Hyundai Motor Group, trailing Volkswagen Group by approximately 100,000 units, aims to surpass the German group in the global manufacturer rankings.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving Hyundai Motor Group and Volkswagen Group, worldwide, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 03:21. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 03:21.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Worldwide (Corée du Sud, Allemagne)
- Brands: Hyundai Motor Group, Volkswagen Group
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 03:21
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 03:21
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1828-hyundai-aims-for-second-place-globally-ahead-of-volkswagen

## Sources (1 articles)

- [\[기자 수첩\] "3분기 격차 10만 대" 현대차, 폭스바겐 제치고 '넘버 2' 노린다](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62062) — autoherald.co.kr, 2 November 2026 at 03:21

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Hyundai aims for second place globally ahead of Volkswagen”, https://mecapress.com/events/1828-hyundai-aims-for-second-place-globally-ahead-of-volkswagen
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology