Story no.323National· South KoreaOngoingSales and market +2Notable Several countries (3)2 Nov → 6 Nov3 facts · 4 art.
Kia EV3: production in Mexico and recognitions
On November 2, 2026, Kia began assembly of the electric EV3 SUV at its plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, to support brand volumes in the Mexican market and for export. On November 3, according to the quoting platform Modilca, the Kia EV3 was the most requested electric model and the third overall across all models in the third quarter of 2026. On November 6, the 2027 Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD was named "Best EV" during tests by the Western Automotive Journalists in Sonoma County, California.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Kia, Hyundai and Hyundai Motor Group, in 3 countries (Corée du Sud, Mexique, États-Unis), followed from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 4 articles from 4 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings, launches and reviews); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 02:25.
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
- Kia (EV3, Sorento)
- Hyundai (Grandeur)
- Hyundai Motor Group
Official figures
- Kia · 56,437 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 44 recall(s) in 12 months
- Hyundai · 39,821 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 72 recall(s) in 12 months
- Hyundai Motor Group · 7,866 reg. (France, Oct 26) · 125 recall(s) in 12 months
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3 | 2 |
| United States | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Korean | 3 | 2 |
| Spanish | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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