The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company on Thursday reported a decline in its net profit for the third quarter to 3.21 trillion South Korean won ($2.33 billion), down 3% compared to the same period in the previous year. Its operating profit decreased 6.5% to 3.58 trillion won. Excluding provisions, the company’s operating profit was 3.9 trillion won for the quarter. Third-quarter revenue increased 4.7% year-on-year to 42.93 trillion won, driven by an improved sales mix and favourable currency rates. Hyundai Motor sold 1,011,808 units worldwide in the third quarter, a 3.2% decre…