Hyundai Motor and Kia reported a 17.4% increase in combined vehicle sales in the U.S. for October, driven by heightened demand for their hybrid models. Total sales reached 147,613 units, the highest for any October. Hyundai sold 78,705 units, marking an 18.3% rise, while Kia’s sales grew by 16.5% to 68,908 units, according to Yonhap news agency.