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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai, Genesis Extend Helping Hand Amid Tariff Threat
In a new announcement on April 4, South Korean automaker Hyundai and its luxury arm Genesis declared that their respective vehicles will not see any price increases for the next two months in an effort to calm buyers' concerns that President Trump's new 25% tariff on all foreign auto imports would affect their local showrooms. Respectively dubbed the 'Customer Assurance' and 'Genesis Cares' programs, Hyundai and Genesis are set to maintain the manufacturer's suggested retail price for the entire lineup of both brands until June in response to dynamic market conditions and the potential impact of tariffs on the automotive industry. In statements issued by Hyundai and Genesis, they denote that their price protection programs are meant to reinforce their respective brands' "long-standing commitment to supporting American consumers and safeguarding affordability." In addition, they denote the importance of giving its customers "the peace of mind of knowing that MSRP will not increase, regardless of market conditions, providing financial reassurance and the time to make the right choice for their transportation needs." "We know consumers are uncertain about the potential for rising prices, and we want to provide them with some stability in the coming months," Hyundai and Genesis brand president and CEO José Muñoz said in a statement. "Our MSRP commitment is just one part of our multifaceted effort to provide great vehicles to American consumers while also supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and investing billions of dollars in the most important market for our company." A report published by Reuters revealed a note sent to dealers by Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America CEO Randy Parker, in which he revealed that the marques' competitive pricing may adjust after the levies take effect. In his note, Parker warned dealers that 'current vehicle pricing is not guaranteed and may be subject to change for units wholesaled after April 2,' indicating that individual Hyundai dealers may face wholesale higher car prices after the effective date, a fee that can be passed onto consumers. 'Tariffs are not easy,' Parker wrote to dealers. He also added that Hyundai is 'fortunate that we do not depend heavily on imports from Mexico and Canada, and we have been sure-footed in our U.S. investments.' Hyundai is far from the only manufacturer offering its customers some sort of pricing relief for its products. Detroit mainstay Ford recently started offering its employee pricing plan — known as the A Plan — to buyers of select 2024 and 2025 models through June 2. Under the new program, which is part of its "From America, For America" campaign, Ford will offer discounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the vehicle. According to information from an anonymous dealer who spoke to The Detroit Free Press, examples of discounts include $10,000 off the $65,000 MSRP of an F-150 XLT Hybrid and a $2,700 discount on the $36,300 Escape ST. Stellantis also announced that it will offer employee pricing on most 2024 and 2025 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles through April 30, save for high-ticket items like the Ram 1500 RHO and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. "This week we launched aggressive and consistent incentive and marketing support for April, including an exciting and competitive enhancement that will allow our customers 'America's Freedom of Choice' between employee price or current cash incentives," a Stellantis spokesperson said in an April 4 statement. As tariffs are set to affect just about every facet of the American market, it's a little comforting to know that automotive manufacturers are doing whatever they can to dissuade public fears. Of course, this is only a temporary band-aid on a bigger problem that can only be permanently solved through the reversal of the administration's tariffs. Whether the American public can force that to happen, though, is anyone's guess.
Bahrain News Gazette
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Bahrain News Gazette
Hyundai Freezes US Vehicle Prices Through Early June
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Co. announced it will freeze prices of all new vehicles sold in the United States through early June as part of efforts to support customers amid market fluctuations, according to the automaker's American subsidiary. According to Bahrain News Agency, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) stated that any new Hyundai vehicle purchased through June 2 will be protected from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increases, regardless of market conditions, under the company's Customer Assurance programme. The automaker noted that the MSRP freeze aligns with its broader strategy in the United States, which includes a US$21 billion investment plan from 2025 to 2028 to expand manufacturing and technology operations and support job creation.
Korea Herald
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Hyundai Motor to freeze vehicle prices in US through early June despite auto tariffs
Hyundai Motor Co. will freeze prices of all new vehicles sold in the United States through early June, a move aimed at easing consumer concerns over rising costs following Washington's imposing of 25 percent duties on all imported vehicles, the automaker's American subsidiary said. Hyundai Motor America said in a press release Friday (US time) that any new Hyundai vehicle purchased until June 2 will be protected from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price increases regardless of changes in market conditions under the company's Customer Assurance program. Washington's measure of imposing 25 percent tariffs on imported cars went into effect this week, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive drive to reduce America's trade deficits and bolster domestic manufacturing. "We know consumers are uncertain about the potential for rising prices and we want to provide them with some stability in the coming months," Jose Munoz, president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor, said. "Our MSRP commitment is just one part of our multifaceted effort to provide great vehicles to American consumers." Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America, said the price protection measure builds on Hyundai's March and first-quarter sales momentum and reflects the company's "legacy of supporting American consumers and investing in the US market." Hyundai Motor added that the MSRP freeze is part of its broader US strategy, which also includes a $21 billion investment plan from 2025 to 2028 aimed at expanding manufacturing and technology operations and creating more than 100,000 jobs. (Yonhap)
