JULY 27, 2017

Ioniq a Slow Seller? Not Quite, Says Hyundai

The Korean automaker is planning more electrified models for the U.S., hinting a number will be for the in-demand light-truck sector.

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UK to Ban Fossil Fuel Vehicles, Making Level 3 Autonomy Safe, FCA Adds to Its Bottom Line

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Questions Face U.K. Plan to Ban Gasoline, Diesel LVs

The Automobile Assn. says the move to an all-electric-vehicle fleet will place unprecedented strain on the National Grid in meeting massive demand for power as EVs are recharged after each evening rush hour.

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Cultural Change Under Way, Ford CEO Says, With More to Come

Top executive Jim Hackett is promising to roll out a fully fleshed-out strategy in coming months but says the automaker already is moving faster and reenergizing its workforce.

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Toyota, Mazda Offer Upbeat Outlooks as Thai Market Turns Corner

Both automakers are raising their forecasts for the year and say fundamentals look good for continued growth.

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Contentious Labor Talks Complicate Hyundai’s Plight

Many analysts think a strike is probable, given the union’s seemingly inflexible non-wage demands. They also believe Hyundai is sincere when it says the union’s wage demands are excessive and cannot be met.

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Short Kia Commercial Finds Sweet Spot Among Viewers

Kia tops the list with a short-and-sweet spot promoting its SUV summer clearance event, touting the fact that its cars have been ranked “No.1 in initial quality” two years in a row by J.D. Power.

Charging Provider Sees 1 Million EVs in U.K. by 2022

According to Chargemaster, allowing for a modest increase in consumer uptake, its projection of 1 million EVs on U.K. roads by 2022 is based on a new-car-registration growth rate of just over 7%.

VW May Offer to Refit Millions of Diesel Cars

Automaker is trying to avoid diesel bans in major cities.

Ford Oz Unveils High-Tech Showroom of Future

Ford hired Fitch Design, known for its work on Nike and Apple stores.

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