Impact of strike by South Korean truckers on autos, steel, others

Thousands of South Korean truckers were on strike for the seventh day on Monday, protesting over pay as fuel costs surge, disrupting production, slowing port operations and posing new risks to a strained global supply chain. Following are details of the disruption, lost production and reactions from union officials and businesses.AUTOS Production at Hyundai Motor… Continue reading Impact of strike by South Korean truckers on autos, steel, others

BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe

As the first coupe in the UNI series, the UNI-V integrates Changan’s comprehensive range of advanced intelligent technologies, including its Interactive Monitoring System, Intelligent Voice Interaction System, and Game-loaded Cockpit, among others. The newly launched UNI-V mirrors the technology and intelligent configuration of the UNI-K, with its LCD digital instrument cluster comprising three distinct parts.… Continue reading BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe

Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

German specialist sports car firm Wiesmann is considering branching out beyond its trademark two-seaters into more luxury-focused models, including SUVs. The prospect of a bold new era for the firm comes under fresh ownership and with access to advanced EV drivetrain technology. CEO Roheen Berry took charge of the car marque in 2015 when it… Continue reading Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034

Aside from other issues, setting up Tesla’s new global headquarters in Texas was always weird since Texas has always had anti-Tesla laws in place that prevent easy, convenient in-store sales for Tesla buyers. Sure, you can buy online and have a Tesla shipped to Texas, but you can’t go into a Tesla store, test drive… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Texas Relays Tesla — Excludes It From EV Rebates 002034

The new torque tech making Audi E-Trons EVs drift

“For now, we have to operate at the limit of what the car itself is capable of,” explains Finke. “The E-tron was built on our MLB Evo model architecture, the same one that the Audi Q7, Audi Q5 and Audi A6 all use, so the chassis and axles simple aren’t designed for greater cross-axle loadings… Continue reading The new torque tech making Audi E-Trons EVs drift

German FAZ: More groceries in the city and new brand concepts003555

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German Manager Magazin: Young used cars almost as expensive as new cars001835

car buyer sometimes have to pay as much for used cars as for new vehicles. According to the market observer Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT), the prices for one-year-old used vehicles are now in some cases close to the former list price. The reason for this is that many customers do not want to wait for… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Young used cars almost as expensive as new cars001835

36 Chinese automakers cut sticker prices, supporting tax breaks

BEIJING — The Chinese government and 36 automakers operating in the country have joined hands to revive anemic vehicle sales by offering tax breaks and discounts. New-vehicle sales sank 12.6% on the year in May, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported Friday, the third straight month of double-digit declines. But one silver lining was that the… Continue reading 36 Chinese automakers cut sticker prices, supporting tax breaks

German Handelsblatt: Forced labour: Volkswagen and slave labour: A search for clues in Brazil004480

Von der Brutalität des deutschen Autobauers Volkswagen hörte Ricardo Rezende Figueira das erste Mal, als ihn Mitte der 1970er-Jahre drei Arbeiter aufsuchten. Sie waren von einer Farm geflüchtet und schilderten ihm, der damals als Priester in der Region arbeitete, ihre grausamen Erlebnisse. Rezende war geschockt. Die Farm Cristalino war eine von mehreren Rinderfarmen, die Volkswagen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Forced labour: Volkswagen and slave labour: A search for clues in Brazil004480