GM Korea is “very, very significant to (global) operations as the home of small and minicar development and in supporting products around the world,” a top General Motors International Operations executive says.

New light-vehicle sales scored a second consecutive record rating onWardsAuto Fuel-Economy Index.

The No.3 Japanese auto maker’s Farmington Hills, MI, tech center employs 1,000 workers, including 800 direct employees and 200 contract workers.

Five cooperative groups have been launched. Under study is the sharing of dual-clutch transmissions and platforms, small cars for emerging markets and ultra-low emissions vehicles.

The German luxury auto maker is increasing the availability of its 4MATIC system because of growing customer demand.

If the age of completely automated vehicles is not yet here, it seems closer with Continental’s specially equipped demonstration vehicle.