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Carly Schaffner
Reporter covering Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda for Automotive News
carly.schaffner@crain.com
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Carly Schaffner covers all the Korean automakers in the U.S. – Hyundai, Genesis and Kia – as well as Honda, Acura and Mazda. In addition to covering corporate and product news from the automakers on her beat she closely follows the transformation of each of their manufacturing footprints as the industry moves to electrification, including Hyundai Motor Group’s EV and battery factory in Georgia and Honda’s EV and battery “hub” in Ohio.

Latest from Carly Schaffner

Genesis unwraps brand-boosting adventure concept, hypercar prototype

Genesis debuted a sleek adventuring vehicle concept and a prototype of its Magma hypercar ahead of the 2025 New York auto show.

2026 Hyundai Palisade gets bigger, badder with new hybrid engine, XRT Pro model

Hyundai's redesigned 2026 Palisade has more space, better range and two new powertrains, including a hybrid. It also adds a more capable XRT Pro to the lineup.

Kia betting big on small cars with EV4 sedan, K4 hatchback

Kia's 2026 EV4 compact car and K4 hatchback will add new entry points to the brand's existing electric and gasoline-powered lineups.

Amazon Autos shoppers can now lease Hyundai vehicles on platform

Expanding purchase options for consumers is a way to boost profitability for Hyundai dealers participating in the Amazon Autos program.

Hyundai will ‘sell like hell’ to battle tariff uncertainty, says CEO Randy Parker

Hyundai will focus on achieving a 5th consecutive year of retail growth despite chaos in the marketplace caused by tariff uncertainty.

How Mungenast Acura used Internet savvy, inventory management to climb rankings

Kurt Mungenast used a tactical mix of internet know-how and traditional advertising to increase sales activity of new and used cars, while building up fixed operations business at his Acura dealership in St. Louis, Mo.

2025 New York auto show will have strong brand presence, spotlight affordable vehicles

Hyundai, Genesis and Kia will share the stage with Volkswagen and Subaru at the 2025 New York auto show.

Hyundai, Genesis won’t raise vehicle prices over the next two months

Hyundai and Genesis will evaluate the impact of tariffs on the market and how they will affect consumers.

KIA: Record Q1 continues momentum from 2024

Kia achieved record first-quarter sales thanks to a strong March and continued demand across its lineup.

HONDA-ACURA: Hybrids, crossovers continue to drive Honda sales; Acura gets Q1 bump from ZDX

Combined sales of Honda and Acura electrified vehicles achieved their best March and first quarter results.

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