Hybrid pivot, flexible production lift Korean auto giant to global No. 2
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group recorded the world’s second-largest operating profit among global automakers last year, surpassing Germany’s Volkswagen Group for the first time, industry data showed Wednesday.
The group — which includes Hyundai Motor, Kia and luxury brand Genesis — posted 20.5 trillion won ($13.95 billion) in operating profit in 2025.
That placed it behind only Toyota Group, which topped the list with 4.3 trillion yen
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