OREANDA-NEWS. In the first six months of 2016 the total worldwide sales of Hyundai Motor reached 2,393,241 vehicles, less by 0.9% than in the same period of the last year. It is also noted that 350,006 cars were sold in Korea, and the rest 2,043,235 units - in foreign markets, according to the press-service of the company.

The reasons for the reduction of sales are connected with a slowdown in emerging markets and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations were the main reasons for the decline in worldwide sales. In the Hyundai Motor it is suggested that unfavorable situation for the business in the second half of the year will continue. Despite this, the company will continue its efforts to improve the competitiveness and quality of products in the global automotive market. For this purpose it is planned to increase significantly the sales of its crossovers and strategic models.