Hyundai chief visits Brazil as automaker steps up SUV, EV push

Hyundai Motor Group plans to expand its SUV lineup, pursue local production of electric vehicles and strengthen research and development in Brazil as Chinese automakers rapidly gain ground in Latin America’s largest auto market. The strategy was reviewed during Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun’s visit Monday to Hyundai Motor’s plant in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, where he inspected production operations and discussed the company’s regional sales, electrification and long-term growth p