On the Dash: Hyundai’s strikes cut August output and pushed global sales to their lowest level since early 2022. South Korean sales plunged 41%, highlighting the near-term impact of labor disruptions. Industry sources estimate the strikes could cost Hyundai at least 2.3 trillion won in lost revenue. Hyundai Motor Company reported global deliveries of 288,574 vehicles in August, a 14% decrease from the same month last year, marking Hyundai’s lowest monthly sales total since early 2022. However, the figures do not include sales from its affiliate, Kia. Sales in South Korea fell 41% year-over-year, driven largely by production disruptions tied to prolonged negotiations between Hyundai and its labor union. Those…
