Hyundai Motor Co said on Wednesday it plans to halt production at its U.S. plant for 10 days during the fourth quarter amid a slowdown in U.S. sales due to weakness in the world's top economy.
Hyundai, the world's No. 6 auto maker by sales volume along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp <000270.KS>, said its Alabama factory will be shut down for three days in October and a combined seven days in November and December.
"While we are encouraged with the strong sales of the Santa Fe, Sonata sales are down slightly," said John Kalson, production vice president at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC, in a statement.
The Santa Fe is Hyundai's flagship sports utility vehicle and the Sonata is a mid-sized sedan.
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