JULY 24, 2018

Workers at Indiana FCA Complex Authorize Strike

UAW Local 685, which represents 3,000 workers at five separate Kokomo plants that build virtually all the transmissions used in FCA vehicles built in North America, authorize the strike after bargainers failed to resolve health and safety issues at the complex.

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Millennials Driving Car Sales; Another New Chinese EV Brand; Mercedes Has Most Aerodynamic Production Car

Change born from responsibility
The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the widespread acceptance and worldwide introduction of e-mobility.

Semiconductor Maker Marvell Adds EMC Lab to North American Arsenal

The new lab, located on Marvell’s Santa Clara campus, will allow the semiconductor producer to ensure electromagnetic interference from both internal electronic control units and external sources are prevented.

Enabling lightweighting by enhancing bond durability of aluminum
Aluminum is quickly becoming the go to substrate for automotive light weighting applications. It has been projected that by 2025, in North America, 15% of the automotive body sheet content will be using aluminum substrates. This trend generates many challenges, including the need for the development of improved joining materials and techniques. Join Henkel and WardsAuto for an informative and free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 12th at 10:00am E.S.T to learn more about the impact of bonding aluminum on weight.

As Automation Expands, Driver Error Persists

Industry Voices
At this phase in the development of vehicle automation technologies, and underscored by the persistence of driver error, automakers, suppliers and retailers continue to face significant litigation risk.

Understanding the Potential of Available Vehicle Data
Connecting cars is about more than connected cars. Visit the free Resource Center to find information for Auto OEMs and Insurers to take advantage of available vehicle data today.

Contract Workers Continue Occupying GM Korea CEO’s Office

GM Korea has secreted CEO Kazim Kaher in other offices under security watch while protesters occupy his office. He continues to manage the company and is directing efforts to expand production at the underutilized Plant 2 at Bupyeong.

Porsche Panamera – 2018 10 Best Interiors Award Acceptance

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Mark Fruechtnicht, senior manager, product management and planning for Porsche, accepts a 10 Best Interiors trophy during a ceremony at the 2018 WardsAuto Interiors Conference.

EVs in SEAT’s Future as Spanish Automaker Joins Chinese JV

SEAT, together with VW Group China and JAC, will establish an R&D center in China to develop electric vehicles as well as connectivity and autonomous-driving technologies, including parts and components.

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