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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

Hyundai Motor Group’s new $6B steel mill in Louisiana will help reduce tariff exposure

Hyundai Motor Group is spending $6 billion on a U.S.-based steel mill as part of a larger $21 billion investment to expand production capacity, localize its supply chain and strengthen partnerships with key innovation companies.

Amazon eyes used-car sales

Amazon continues to refine its new car-buying platform and plans to allow participating dealers to list used inventory as its next "milestone."

Mazda wins most awards on 2025 IIHS safety ranking

IIHS' 2025 safety ranking was dominated by import brands, with Mazda taking home eight awards, more than any other single brand.

The 2025 Acura ADX will lure new buyers with strong leasing support

Acura will launch its new ADX crossover with strong lease deals that will move mainstream buyers into the premium space.

February auto sales dip slightly, but consumer spending is up

While industry fundamentals are strong, the impact of tariffs on the rest of the year remains unknown.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT rugged trim pitched to expand appeal to aspirational EV off-roaders

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 XRT trim will help expand the appeal of the compact crossover in an increasingly crowded EV market.

Acura ADX enters market with $36,350 price tag

Acura's ADX will be positioned as an entry-level vehicle alongside the Integra sport sedan. The premium brand expects the compact crossover to significantly boost volume.

Acura isn’t ruling out hybrids on ‘windy road’ to electrification

Hybrids could play a role in Acura’s longer-term strategy as it moves toward an all-electric lineup by 2040.

Mazda achieved record growth last year with fewer dealers

Mazda's U.S. sales surged 17 percent to a record 424,382 vehicles in 2024, volume not seen since 1986.

Acura ADX will drive 20% volume surge for brand in 2025

Acura expects to achieve a 20% volume increase in 2025, its best sales since 2016.

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