Hyundai Palisade production halted over parts shortage – Roadshow [CNET]

A Hyundai representative confirmed the production stoppage earlier this week but said the pause shouldn’t affect US-spec Palisade models. The automaker didn’t immediately respond when asked for an update on the situation, and Genesis didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on GV80 production.

The Palisade had its best sales month in March just before the US economy largely shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. As more restrictions lift — even as the virus continues to spread — we’ve seen a rather quick auto industry rebound. Still, sales estimates from before the pandemic will likely be off by a couple million units.

As for the GV80, Genesis CEO Mark Del Rosso told Roadshow the SUV had nearly 10,000 preorders to its name as of May. He also hinted at higher-than-expected demand for the model and emphasized that the launch had been nothing but smooth sailing, with no foreseeable issues to the vehicle’s supply.