Hyundai weighs expanding Georgia plant capacity to 800,000 vehicles by 2028

On the Dash: Hyundai is considering significantly increasing Georgia production capacity as it expands its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The automaker plans to build at least 80% of its U.S.-sold vehicles domestically by the end of the decade. Additional Georgia capacity could bring more Hyundai, Kia and Genesis products into the U.S. market from domestic production. Hyundai is evaluating the possibility of increasing the planned production capacity at its Georgia Metaplant from 500,000 to approximately 700,000–800,000 vehicles annually. CEO José Muñoz told CNBC Thursday that the goal is to have this extra capacity ready by 2028, but the automaker has since clarified that the expansion is still under review and has not been…

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