Hyundai trucks coming to U.S.

Hyundai Motor Co. plans to export trucks to the United States market beginning early next year, according to published reports. Automotive News, citing the Maeil Business Newspaper, said Hyundai initially plans to export medium-duty trucks to the U.S. and eventually raise export volume to include a wider range of vehicles. The South Korean automaker said earlier this month it expects to launch a commercial

Tim Parry

Oct. 25, 2002

Hyundai Motor Co. plans to export trucks to the United States market beginning early next year, according to published reports.

Automotive News, citing the Maeil Business Newspaper, said Hyundai initially plans to export medium-duty trucks to the U.S. and eventually raise export volume to include a wider range of vehicles.

The South Korean automaker said earlier this month it expects to launch a commercial vehicle joint venture with DaimlerChrysler AG, by the first half of next year.