Carly Schaffner is a Reporter at Automotive News. She covers the Korean automakers Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia, as well as Honda, Acura, and Mazda, with a focus on corporate and product news, and the industry's shift towards electrification. Carly's insights and expertise have been featured in Auto Jobs Now, Automotive News Europe, and Automotive News.
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Carly Schaffner's coverage primarily focuses on the automotive industry, with a particular emphasis on new vehicle features, industry events such as auto shows, and business developments within companies like Hyundai and Kia. Based on her articles' attributes and topics covered, she is likely to be interested in press releases from automotive companies about new product launches or significant updates. Additionally, private sector announcements related to the automotive industry may also catch her attention.
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While Carly's geographic focus is not specified, it seems that she covers global trends in the auto industry rather than focusing specifically on one region. Therefore, international news about major players in the automotive market could be relevant for her coverage.
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Mazda is redesigning its popular CX-5 compact crossover for the 2026 model year, with sales expected to begin in the second half of the year.
By: Carly Schaffner
Genesis extended its construction deadline so committed dealers wouldn't be penalized and lose support money.
By: Carly Schaffner
Honda will shift production mix to lower trims so dealers can offer more economically priced versions of Honda vehicles to budget-minded customers.
By: Carly Schaffner
The agreement governing the arrangement between Amazon and Hyundai dealers is ready to support a full launch.
By: Carly Schaffner
Honda, Toyota and Mazda cancelled their franchise meetings at the NADA Show because of the weather delays preventing attendees from reaching New Orleans.
Kia is still committed to building electric vehicles, but the brand is preparing to pivot in the face of looming regulatory changes.
By: Carly Schaffner
Most of Kia America’s dealerships were quick to adopt the brand's modern facility renovation that helped improve the brand's image and attract younger, wealthier buyers.
By: Carly Schaffner
Mazda dealers understood why brand executives decided to not to attend the NADA Show after travel plans were impacted by record snowfall.
By: Carly Schaffner
Hyundai leadership had planned to discuss dealer success in 2024, its outlook for 2025, future product, U.S. investment and Amazon Autos to dealers at the NADA Show.
By: Carly Schaffner
Honda's hybrid offerings are meant to be the first step for consumers before they choose either the Prologue or forthcoming 0 Series SUV, two all-electric vehicles scheduled to go on sale in the first half of 2026.
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