Palisade production halted

[PL/OB Diego]

China outbreak forces Hyundai to suspend flagship SUV production

Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, suspended the domestic production of its flagship sport utility vehicle this weekend as a result of a supply disruption caused by the deadly virus outbreak in China. The deadly virus that first appeared in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has...

news.yahoo.com

 

[foresterh]

The article quote says they canceled overtime production on Saturday and Sunday. Not sure if they mean they won't start back up on Monday. Or if this affects kia as well... Hope not...

 

[G-412019]

I think it is other parts suppliers in China that have completely shut down their production. Sounds like Hyundai was ready to go, except for necessary parts.

"Hyundai's decision was made following factory closures in China that have led to shortages of supplies, including the complete electrical wiring system of a vehicle, the Korean automaker said."

 

[markjenn]

If the epidemic continues to expand, it will ripple through the entire world's economies, affecting all sorts of industries. At some point, whether we can buy a new car in a timely manner will become a trivial concern. Very hard to predict.... could get better soon or could spiral out of control very quickly.

- Mark

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[Lucas & Craig]

If the epidemic continues to expand, it will ripple through the entire world's economies, affecting all sorts of industries. At some point, whether we can buy a new car in a timely manner will become a trivial concern. Very hard to predict.... could get better soon or could spiral out of control very quickly.

- Mark

Prepare for the unexpected

 

[raydog9379]

10,000 people have died this flu season already. Troublesome that this one sees a potentially higher death rate, and we have 2 confirmed cases at a hospital about 15 miles from my house. However, I'd be more concerned about the regular flu viruses we're used to seeing.

I'm hoping that flights get a little cheaper as we're planning to do a few trips this summer to Europe.

 

[YEH]

From what I have read, doesn't affect Kia (esp. production here).