Hyundai's profit jumps 16% despite halting production in Russia

EVs, luxury models help South Korean automaker shrug off Ukraine war impact

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Hyundai Motor has thus far seen no major impact on its business from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor said on Monday that its operating profit jumped more than 16% in the first quarter, year-on-year, as sales of electric vehicle models and the luxury Genesis helped it shrug off the impact of the war in Ukraine and suspended production in Russia.

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