In South Korea's car industry, it's Hyundai, Kia and the also-rans

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KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- The gap between winners and losers in South Korea's auto industry is widening as Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors leave their weaker rivals in the dust.

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