Hyundai, Kia benefit as Europe sales fall to historic monthly low in January

Kia Sportage — The Sportage is among Kia's best-selling models, helping to increase the brand's market share in Europe.

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February 17, 2022 07:53 AM

New-car sales in the Europe reached a historic low for the month of January as semiconductor shortages continued to hold back production.

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