Hyundai and Kia Motors to keep Chinese plant idled until February 16

Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors plan to resume production at their Chinese factories on February 17, a representative said on Friday.

They suspended Chinese production because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The five-plant network of Hyundai is capable of making 1.4 million vehicles per year, in a coastal location facilitating importing components and exporting vehicles worldwide.

The virus outbreak has infected thousands and killed more than 600 people and has spread around the world.