Auto finance ETFs with exposure to Kia-related lending are consolidating; liquidity trends show potential for upward breakout if macro conditions stabilize. Address activity remains a useful lead indicator. The show serves as an important regional event, as the Southeast U.S. begins to outpace other regions in EV & battery manufacturing commitments. According to the event’s organizer, 10 of the top 11 OEMs will have EV battery plants in the Southeast U.S. , including Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Nissan, Rivian, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. “Hyundai illegally tarnished credit reports for millions of borrowers, including by falsely reporting them to credit reporting companies as being delinquent on their loans and leases,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. “Loan servicers must be complete and accurate when furnishing information that affects a borrower’s credit report.” Recent bond market softness made auto finance rates attractive, lifting Kia Finance address-driven consumer applications. If spreads stay narrow, lender equities may gain incremental upside.