Hyundai is facing a major lawsuit from Napleton Aurora Imports and other dealers, who accuse the company of pressuring them to inflate their electric vehicle (EV) sales figures. According to the lawsuit, Hyundai allegedly instructed dealers to report unsold cars as "sold" or "loaned out," only to reverse these transactions later. The lawsuit claims that Hyundai rewarded compliant dealers with perks and discounts while punishing those who refused to fake the numbers, creating a misleading impression of strong EV sales. This scandal raises questions about the true demand for EVs and the integrity of Hyundai's reported sales figures.
In a complaint filed yesterday in federal court in Chicago, Napleton Aurora Imports of Illinois claims that Hyundai put pressure on US auto dealers to "artificially inflate its publicly reported sales" of electric vehicles to provide a "false narrative" to consumers.
According to the lawsuit, Napleton Aurora Imports Inc et al v. Hyundai Motor Ameri...
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