Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week June 11, 2018 – June 17, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Automakers Are Swimming Upstream against Cyberthreats (Car and Driver) Cab, Forward:… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
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Automotive Components Manufacturer Martinrea Opens $26M Tech Center in Detroit
Martinrea International, an automotive components manufacturer based in Canada has launched a $26 million R&D center in Detroit. The facility already provides employment for 156 workers, and the company’s fluid lab in Toronto will ultimately move to the Detroit tech center. Martinrea’s most influential clients include Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Fiat Chrysler and auto… Continue reading Automotive Components Manufacturer Martinrea Opens $26M Tech Center in Detroit
Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
The Hague, 15 June 2018 – Major players in the European mobility sector signed a road safety pledge to contribute to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. The coalition includes the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), the association of national motoring organisations (FIA Region I), with strong support from… Continue reading Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
New UAW President Gary Jones: 'I am here to fight'
The Detroit News Published 11:19 a.m. ET June 14, 2018 Buy Photo Gary Jones, new UAW president, gives his first speech on the final day of the convention at Cobo Center. (Photo: Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News)Buy Photo Detroit — Newly elected United Auto Workers President Gary Jones says he’s ready to fight for his… Continue reading New UAW President Gary Jones: 'I am here to fight'
Gary Jones elected next UAW President
Ian Thibodeau, The Detroit News Published 3:32 p.m. ET June 13, 2018 | Updated 4:05 p.m. ET June 13, 2018 Buy Photo Gary Jones listens during officer nominations before he is elected UAW president a the convention at Cobo Center in Detroit on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo: Todd McInturf, The Detroit News)Buy Photo Detroit… Continue reading Gary Jones elected next UAW President
US accuses Fiat Chrysler, union of conspiring to break labor laws
DETROIT (Reuters) – Top officials of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union conspired to violate U.S. labor laws, federal prosecutors alleged in a court document, saying a former executive at the automaker knew bribes paid to union leaders were designed to “grease the skids” in labor negotiations. FILE PHOTO: Fiat… Continue reading US accuses Fiat Chrysler, union of conspiring to break labor laws
Priod takes over the Fiolet group!
The group headed by the Priod family accelerates its development by taking over the group Fiolet, distributor Opel and Kia. It not only opens a new geographical map but also adds nearly 3,500 VN to its offer … The Priod group no longer stops. Indeed, after having Etablissements Le Gallou, Fiat distributor, Alfa Romeo and… Continue reading Priod takes over the Fiolet group!
Crypto Giant Binance to Offer Euro Trading Pairs This Year
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by traded value, will soon allow customers to convert digital tokens into fiat currencies such as the euro, according to Chief Executive Officer Zhao Changpeng. The venue will allow euro trading later this year from its Malta operations, Zhao said by… Continue reading Crypto Giant Binance to Offer Euro Trading Pairs This Year
Ford Refuses to Rush Into Robo -Taxis Even After GM, Waymo Deals
General Motors Co. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo rocked the auto industry last week with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis onto U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, will continue biding its time. The second-largest U.S. automaker is going to keep playing the long game after news… Continue reading Ford Refuses to Rush Into Robo -Taxis Even After GM, Waymo Deals
UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues