SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Big 3 Korean Automakers, Unions Deadlocked on Wages

The unions at Hyundai, Kia and GM Korea all are affiliated with the militant Korean Metal Workers Union. All three automakers are being pressed for the same wage and similar bonus demands the KMWU central hierarchy is dictating.

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Honda Unveils Urban EV Concept, U.S. Eases Autonomous Car Rules, Benefits of 4-Wheel Steering

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BMW i Vision Dynamics Third Model in i Brand Lineup

Due to reach showrooms in 2021, the production version of the i Vision Dynamics is to take the i5 name, bridging a gap in the i brand lineup between the smaller electric-powered i3 and the i8 gasoline-electric-hybrid.

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Poll: Family Drives Beat Leaving Kids to Own Devices

“Research tells us that car trips can provide a great social connection point, so it’s a worthwhile space and time Aussies should consider for family bonding and play,”psychologist and Australian social commentator Sabina Read says.

USDOT Lightens Autonomous-Vehicles Guidelines

The guidance clears the way for automakers and suppliers to test autonomous systems on the open road without obtaining regulatory permission and clarifies the role of federal and state bodies.

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Vauxhall Builds 4 Millionth Astra Small Car

The Ellesmere Port plant has built all seven generations of the Astra, exporting more than 2 million units to 25 European markets as well as to Australia in the early years.

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European Suppliers Warn EV Focus Could Drive Jobs to China

The head of the European Association of Automotive Suppliers says automakers' rapid transition to electric vehicles would send "unwanted gifts" of jobs to China, which along with Japan and South Korea are the dominant makers of EV batteries.

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China to Blend Ethanol Into Renewable Fuels Mix

The Chinese government says it will ramp up the use of gasoline containing 10% ethanol by 2020 in a bid to clean up the environment as well as increase industrial demand for corn.

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EU Automakers Offer 20% CO2 Cut With Strings Attached

The ACEA, the main association of European automakers, says its offer to cut average carbon-dioxide emissions another 20% should include a 2030 dateline for full compliance and remain tied to consumer demand for electrified cars.

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