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Carly Schaffner
Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda for Automotive News
carly.schaffner@crain.com
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Carly Schaffner covers all the Korean automakers in the U.S. – Hyundai, Genesis and Kia – as well as Honda, Acura and Mazda. In addition to covering corporate and product news from the automakers on her beat she closely follows the transformation of each of their manufacturing footprints as the industry moves to electrification, including Hyundai Motor Group’s EV and battery factory in Georgia and Honda’s EV and battery “hub” in Ohio.

Latest from Carly Schaffner

Hyundai’s Jose Muñoz: Supply and demand will have bigger impact on car prices than tariffs

Hyundai CEO discusses the impact of tariffs, localizing production and robust hybrid demand on pricing.

Lance Woelfer: American Honda can blunt ‘significant’ tariff impact with strong U.S.-built lineup

American Honda's Lance Woelfer said he sees 2025 as a bright year for the automaker, in spite of the "significant" impact the Trump tariffs are expected to have.

Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says 2026 Ioniq 9 EV pushes luxury boundary

Hyundai’s new three-row Ioniq 9 EV offers 300 miles of range, modern design and lots of tech. It is the brand's most expensive vehicle.

Genesis flagship EV prototype spied running laps at the Nürburgring

The three-row EV, expected to carry the GV90 designation, is based off the Neolun concept Genesis revealed at the New York auto show last year.

Sony Honda Mobility urged by Calif. dealers to stop Afeela 1 sales

California dealers say Sony Honda Mobility cannot bypass Honda and Acura dealers to sell its Afleela brand electric sedan.

2025 100 Leading Women: Olabisi Boyle

Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor North America, discusses her 30-year career, what inspires her and how challenges have shaped her.

2025 100 Leading Women: Jane Nakagawa

Jane Nakagawa, vice president of R&D for American Honda, discusses how she stumbled upon automotive, leaving Nissan after 18 years and the impact that Honda has had on her life.

2025 100 Leading Women: Neeru Arora

Neerua Arora, chief information officer for Mazda North America, discusses stepping out of the comfort zone, pivoting to work in automotive and how motivation has to come from within.

How Automotive News’ 2025 Leading Women navigated COVID, propelled massive technology revolution

Automotive News' 2025 Leading Women led steadfastly through a global pandemic that impacted sales and helped lay the groundwork for the future of transportation.

2025 100 Leading Women: Claudia Marquez

Claudia Marquez discusses how she got into the automotive industry, overcoming language barriers and balancing a demanding career with quality family time.

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