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Hyundai U.S. operations chief Brian Smith to depart

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Laurence Iliff
July 02, 2020 06:50 PM

LOS ANGELES — Hyundai Motor America COO Brian Smith is leaving the automaker just short of three years on the job. His exit is effective Monday.

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