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Are Kia and Hyundai the Same Company? Who Owns What in 2026
Kia and Hyundai are not the same company: in mid-2026 Hyundai Motor owned 35.17% of Kia, which held 18.1% of Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai's top shareholder.
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Automotive & Mobility
Hyundai and Kia are two listed companies in one group; this hub covers what that means for the cars, from shared platforms to used exports. Hyundai Motor held 35.17% of Kia in mid-2026; the IONIQ 5 and EV6 share the E-GMP platform but not a warranty. Korea's used-car exports hit a record $8.9 billion in 2025, and Kyrgyzstan, which bars right-hand-drive imports, was the top buyer by value.
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