Hyundai Motor reportedly plans to build new plants in Southeast Asia and South America to make low-cost vehicles as it seeks to compete with rivals including Chinese automakers.

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The automaker plans to develop the cheaper vehicles to sell in countries in Southeast Asia and South America, the company said in a statement cited by Bloomberg News, which noted that the automaker did not provide the size of the investment, timing or exact location of the plants.

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