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Dodge Ram SRT-10 Concept, 2002. A prototype for the Ram 1500 powered by a Chrysler 8.3 liter V10 that was used in the 3rd generation Viper. The concept was presented at the North American International Auto Show and the production version came along in 2003 as a 2004 model. Over its 3-year model life, 10,046 Dodge Ram SRT-10s were made in 2-door regular cab and 4-door Quad cab configurations

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In his op-ed for The Guardian, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders propels the American labor conversation forward by arguing for a 20% cut in the standard 40-hour workweek, without any loss in pay.

He points to the 480% increase in worker productivity since 1940, asserting that such gains have mainly enriched corporations while leaving the working class in a perpetual state of struggle.

Sanders' rallying cry resonates with the ongoing initiatives by labor unions, especially the United Auto Workers (UAW), which recently initiated strikes against major automotive companies such as Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis. The UAW is also pushing for a four-day workweek while preserving the pay for a five-day week, a demand that Sanders supports. This is part of a long-running struggle by unions to balance productivity gains against working hours that has seen little progress over the years as real wages in the auto industry have declined by 17%.

Research backs the concept of a reduced workweek, with a study led by Boston College Professor Juliet Schor indicating that efficiency can increase without requiring workers to cram more tasks into fewer hours.

International examples provide practical confirmation. In France and Norway, shorter workweeks are either in place or under consideration. A U.K. pilot study involving 3,000 workers in over 60 companies demonstrated increased happiness and productivity with a four-day workweek, prompting 92% of the participating companies to adopt the new schedule permanently.

Public opinion in the United States is also aligning with this idea. A Morning Consult survey showed that 87% of employed adults in the U.S. are interested in a four-day workweek, and 82% believe it could work on a broader scale. Likewise, a study by 4 Day Week Global revealed that none of the companies participating in four-day workweek experiments in North America have plans to revert to a traditional five-day week.

Despite these positive indicators, Sanders acknowledges the uphill battle to win these changes. Any benefits for the working class won't be "easily handed over by the corporate elite," he said.

Yet, as automation and technological progress, like the anticipated efficiencies in electric vehicle manufacturing, continue to threaten traditional work structures, they also underscore the feasibility of a reduced workweek.

The synergy between the voice of labor unions, the American working class, international examples and influential policymakers like Sanders makes the vision of a four-day workweek not merely a pipe dream but a realistic, achievable objective that could reshape labor norms for future generations.

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(In order) 1997 Honda Allure Styling Prototype, 1994 Honda UniQ Concept,  1999 Honda Allure (1st Gen), 2002 Honda Allure (Concept), and 2019 Honda Allure (Concept)

Now for the lore:

Honda decided to make a microcar in 1993, produced for Europe and China, as a cheap car for inter-city travel, called the Honda Allure, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in 1997, the car was prepared for mass production with an option of either a 0.5L gasoline engine, or an electric motor with a range of 80 miles.

The 1994 Honda UniQ was a concept that would eventually evolve into the Allure, though this would be after a decision to shrink the model, from a 1 liter engined, 2+2 seater, to a 2 seater with a 0.5 liter engine, for more likely sales.

In 2002, a preview for the Second Gen Honda Allure was showed off at Geneva again, potentially expanding to the North and South American markets as non-road-legal carts, offered with a 100 mile range electric battery, alternatively a 0.7 liter engine, a revised version of the 0.5 liter engine from the previous generation. It wound up selling ~500,000 units worldwide, from 2004-2009, selling 10% of all units in the United States alone.

In 2009, the Allure was discontinued due to changing safety regulations in Europe, and the North American market dropping off over the course of the 5 year second generation, but in 2019, a third generation was revealed at the New York International Auto Show, to a near-production standard, equipped with a Hydrogen system at the show, which was purely for demonstration, but was to be sold in mass markets as a new EV for Honda to test their mettle on. As of 2023, 500,000 units have been sold, despite the massive issues in production due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, proving even more popular than the originals in North America, and not likely to be replaced in the near future by a next generation.

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🎨Year In Review 2022🎨 In 2022 I took impactful steps in my evolution as a Creative Businessman, from designing lesson plans for classes on Creative Entrepreneurship, to working with The Childrens Center to preform Live Art during the 2022 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. I was also honored to create a mural for my old Boxing Gym Crowell Recreation Center in my hometown of Detroit, MI. I also expanded my Artistic footprint through Michigan with commissioned projects for Condado Tacos in Ann Arbor (Bar Top Mural) & Kalamazoo (Men’s Restroom Mural), and various projects that involved large-scale artwork. I felt a new level of momentum reached as the work I was being tasked with required me to perform to my best ability and pushed me to grow and advance my habits and skills. Throughout 2022 I was blessed to meet new people on a personal and professional level with genuine intentions that I was able to align purposes and visions with to achieve great missions for all involved and more, such experiences truly fill my spirit because of how much I value character and principle when it comes to collaboration and relationships. Moving forward I am looking forward to doing much more alongside those I’ve built bonds with for the goal of progressing creative culture and art with power and purpose… www.TRAEISAAC.com #traeisaac #artist #yearinreview #2022 #grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/CmMnzpWOpCI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

For Car Thieves, Toronto Is a ‘Candy Store,’ and Drivers Are Fed Up (NYT) Whenever Dennis Wilson wants to take a drive in his new SUV, he has to set aside an extra 15 minutes. That’s about how long it takes to remove the car’s steering wheel club, undo four tire locks and lower a yellow bollard before backing out of his driveway. His Honda CR-V is also fitted with two alarm systems, a vehicle tracking device and, for good measure, four Apple AirTags. Its remote-access key fob rests in a Faraday bag, to jam illicit unlocking signals. As a final touch, he mounted two motion-sensitive floodlights on his house and aimed them at the driveway in his modest neighborhood in Toronto. But all of these security gadgets, Mr. Wilson is convinced, will do no more than delay what seems inevitable: Toronto’s seasoned auto thieves won’t be deterred by the defensive gear, and they’ll make off with this Honda SUV just as they did with its predecessor—and its insurance replacement, which they returned to steal. “By no means do I think that I’ve stopped them,” Mr. Wilson said. “All I’ve done is made it take an extra 10 minutes to steal my car.”

Biden Caught in a Political Bind Over Israel Policy (NYT) The Biden administration’s reversal of Trump-era policy on settlements in the occupied West Bank reflects not just its rising frustration with Israel, but the political bind the president finds himself in, just days before the Democratic primary in Michigan, where a large Arab American population is urging voters to register their anger by voting “uncommitted.” The United States has long been Israel’s most important international ally. Since the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7 left 1,200 dead in Israel, mostly civilians, Washington has consistently backed Israel’s blistering campaign in Gaza. The Biden administration has also shielded Israel from international censure by blocking cease-fire resolutions at the U.N. Security Council, even as the death toll in Gaza nears 30,000, according to health officials in the enclave. That stance has increasingly left Mr. Biden in a no-win situation. His recent moves to press the Israeli government to wind down the war in Gaza and enter negotiations toward a Palestinian state have angered some ardent supporters of Israel in the United States. Yet they have come nowhere close to placating Israel’s fiercest critics on the political left and the Arab American community.

Supporters of Brazil’s Bolsonaro stage huge demonstration to defend him amid investigations (AP) Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro staged a huge rally jamming a main avenue in Brazil’s biggest city Sunday to defend him against legal challenges that could put him in jail. The far-right leader said in a speech that he seeks “pacification to erase the past,” taking a more conciliatory tone than when he was in office. Bolsonaro is seeking to show his base is resilient as he is being investigated by federal police over his alleged role in the Jan. 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings by his supporters over his election loss. Bolsonaro is also accused of illegally receiving jewels from Saudi Arabia during his presidency.

Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid, unblocking historic expansion (Washington Post) Hungary’s parliament voted Monday in favor of Sweden’s long-delayed bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle to a historic expansion of the military alliance and putting an end to an uncomfortable standoff between members. With Budapest at last onboard, Sweden is set to become NATO’s 32nd member, possibly within the week, completing a process that began with Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and saw Finland join last year. The addition of the two Nordic countries will bolster the alliance’s capabilities, strengthening its position in the high north and the Baltic Sea—all while sending an important message to Moscow.

How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin (NYT) Nestled in a dense forest, the Ukrainian military base appears abandoned and destroyed, its command center a burned-out husk, a casualty of a Russian missile barrage early in the war. But that is above ground. Not far away, a discreet passageway descends to a subterranean bunker where teams of Ukrainian soldiers track Russian spy satellites and eavesdrop on conversations between Russian commanders. On one screen, a red line followed the route of an explosive drone threading through Russian air defenses from a point in central Ukraine to a target in the Russian city of Rostov. The underground bunker, built to replace the destroyed command center in the months after Russia’s invasion, is a secret nerve center of Ukraine’s military. There is also one more secret: The base is almost fully financed, and partly equipped, by the C.I.A. Now entering the third year of a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, the intelligence partnership between Washington and Kyiv is a linchpin of Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. The C.I.A. and other American intelligence agencies provide intelligence for targeted missile strikes, track Russian troop movements and help support spy networks.

In water-stressed Singapore, a search for new solutions to keep the taps flowing (AP) A crack of thunder booms as dozens of screens in a locked office flash between live video of cars splashing through wet roads, drains sapping the streets dry, and reservoirs collecting the precious rainwater across the tropical island of Singapore. A team of government employees intently monitors the water, which will be collected and purified for use by the country’s six million residents. “We make use of real-time data to manage the storm water,” Harry Seah, deputy chief executive of operations at PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, says with a smile while standing in front of the screens. “All of this water will go to the marina and reservoirs.” The room is part of Singapore’s cutting-edge water management system that combines technology, diplomacy and community involvement to help one of the most water-stressed nations in the world secure its water future. Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries on the planet. In recent decades the island has also transformed into a modern international business hub, with a rapidly developing economy. The boom has caused the country’s water consumption to increase by over twelve times since the nation’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.

China’s Cat Island, where lucky strays wait for a new home (Washington Post) The happiest place on Earth for cats might just be here, on Cat Island, a feline playground just a few miles from Shanghai Disneyland. While humans whoop and whirl at the latter, the 400-plus kitties who call Cat Island home rest in the shade of specially constructed grass-covered play tunnels or loll about in pagodas. They cross a wooden bridge to stalk through pear orchards, the intrepid among them even venturing into the horse stable. The pampered residents here were once strays in downtown Shanghai, a city of 25 million people and somewhere between 400,000 and 1.5 million stray cats. But efforts are underway to stem the exploding feral population in the metropolis, and find homes for at least some of the newly neutered cats. Cat Island’s entire population is up for adoption.

South Korea doctors on mass walkout say they are overworked and unheard (Reuters) Ryu Ok Hada always wanted to help people, but now the South Korean trainee doctor has walked off the job and stands outside the hospital where he worked, holding his medical gown in his hand. Park Dan, who recently realised his childhood dream of being an emergency physician, is also one of over 7,800 interns and residents who have resigned in a confrontation with the government, which threatens to arrest them. Ryu and Park say the junior doctors, a crucial cog in South Korea’s highly regarded medical system, are overworked, underpaid and unheard. “The current medical system in South Korea, which is a great one, is run by making cheap trainee doctors keep grinding,” Ryu, 25, told Reuters. Intern and resident doctors in South Korea work 36-hour shifts, compared to shifts of less than 24 hours in the U.S., according to the Korean Intern Resident Association. It says half the young U.S. physicians work 60 hours a week or less, while Korean doctors often work more than 100 hours.

A Re-established West Bank Settlement Symbolizes Hardened Israeli Views (NYT) For an Israeli settlement that has become such a resounding symbol of religious and right-wing politics in the West Bank, Homesh is not much to look at. Three families live in tarpaulin-covered shelters full of bunk beds for some 50 young men, who study in a yeshiva that is a shabby prefab structure surrounded by abandoned toys, building materials and garbage. They live part time here amid the ruins and rubbish of a hilltop settlement ripped down in 2005 by the Israeli army and police. It is one of four West Bank settlements dismantled when Israel pulled all of its troops and settlements out of Gaza. Israel’s intention then, pushed by Washington, was to signal that outlying settlements too hard to defend would be consolidated in any future peace deal. The decision to dismantle them is now being challenged by the more religious and right-wing ministers in the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. They are agitating to settle more land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and even remove Palestinians from Gaza to resettle there. Homesh, perched in the hills above Nablus, has become a symbol of their resolve.

Israeli Forces Will Move Into Rafah, Cease-Fire Deal or Not, Netanyahu Says (NYT) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israeli forces would push into the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah regardless of the outcome of talks to pause the fighting that appear to have been making some progress in recent days. “It has to be done,” the Israeli prime minister said. “Because total victory is our goal, and total victory is within reach.” The push toward Rafah has drawn warnings from Israel’s closest ally, the United States, because of the potential for mass civilian casualties beyond the nearly 30,000 Gazans who have already been reported killed in the war, more than half of whom are women and children. Israeli officials have said that the battle for Rafah could take place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin during the second week of March. Ramadan has been a critical moment for tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over the years.

Runaway train speeds 43 miles down tracks in India without a driver (CBS News) An Indian train conductor should maybe consider retaking driving lessons after leaving a fully loaded freight train unattended on a slope without the emergency brake on. Thanks to the basic principles of physics, the 53-wagon train quickly began rolling on its own. It traveled 43.4 miles at around 53 miles per hour in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, whizzing through several stations before officials managed to stop its journey five stations over from where it had started. Luckily, only gravel was aboard the runaway train, and no one was injured.

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The Chevrolet AdVenture Concept, showcased at the 1999 North American International Auto Show, boasts an innovative interior by Johnson Controls. Tailored for active lifestyles, it features versatile amenities like RECARO seats, a bike rack, utility table, video entertainment, and abundant storage. This groundbreaking minivan redefines vehicle versatility, embodying the essence of contemporary living while showcasing the crucial role of interiors in brand identity and innovation.

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Toyota is recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem : NPR

The Toyota logo is seen on Sept. 13 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. That automaker says it is recalling 1 million vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP The Toyota logo is seen on Sept. 13 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. That…

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Voice of America 0453 17 Nov 2023

9775Khz 0405 17 NOV 2023 - VOICE OF AMERICA (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) in ENGLISH from MOPENG HILL. SINPO = 55344. English, "Daybreak Africa" in progress. much talk about Gaza. Biden says ceasefire at this point would only favor Hamas, even though polls show most Americans favor a ceasefire. Also a lot of talk about "collateral damage" in Sudan. @0425z Sports Africa. @0430z News anchored by Scott Walker. President Joe Biden will highlight strong U.S. ties to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum economies on Thursday, despite a failure to make progress on key trade provisions sought by regional countries. The Israeli military said on Thursday that it uncovered a Hamas tunnel shaft and a vehicle with weapons at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital complex. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez narrowly won a second term during parliamentary elections Thursday after approving an amnesty deal for Catalonian separatists that polarized the nation but secured him the necessary votes among lawmakers from the country's north. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets to protest Sanchez's decision to grant amnesty to Catalonian separatists, who last rallied for secession in 2017. The conflict in Sudan, which has left thousands dead and seven million people displaced over seven months, is spreading to new regions of the nation, the UN said Thursday, warning of a mounting "humanitarian calamity." Poor air quality has prompted India's capital New Delhi to issue a ban on construction in the hope of keeping down the dust and reducing vehicle exhaust. Inflation was 11.9% last year in Russia and this year the forecast is 7.0-7.5%, while at least 15.7 million people live below the poverty line of 14,375 roubles ($157) per month, according to official statistics. Amazon next year will allow auto dealers to sell cars through its site, starting with Hyundai. @0435z "International Edition" anchored by Kim Lewis. Backyard fence antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), Etón e1XM. 100kW, beamAz 350°, bearing 84°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 14087KM from transmitter at Mopeng Hill. Local time: 2205.

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Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept, 2007. A prototype front-engined sports coupe powered by a V10 engine with a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Presented at the North American International Auto Show, it never made it into Acura’s showrooms 

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Auto Industry Update for 2024

My experience working for Lexus for seven years has made me intimately familiar with the brand. I’m working as a technician now but, after completing my BA, I hope to advance within the company. To keep pace with industry advancement I keep track of what other manufacturers are doing with their vehicles, including what new models are being released and what new technologies are being developed outside of Lexus. I do this by sampling other manufacturers' vehicles during used car reconditioning and by going to trade shows such as the North Texas Auto Expo. In this post, I will briefly discuss some new vehicles and tech that are important to the industry. The muscle car industry is going through significant changes for the 2024 model year. For the past decade, there have been 3 major players; Ford with the Mustang, Chevrolet with the Camaro, and Dodge with the Challenger. For 2024 the Camaro is being discontinued and the Challenger is going electric. I know full well that electric cars are the way of the future, but there is really something special about the traditional front engine, rear wheel drive All-American V8 powered muscle car that no electric car can replicate. That is the driving experience. All is not lost yet because while the Dodge and the Chevy muscle cars are to suffer the same fate as the dodo bird the Mustang is all new and redesigned for 2024. The new Mustang, known to Ford gurus as the S650 will retain the same engine and transmission options as the outgoing S550 model but will feature an entirely new exterior and interior design in addition to some new features and trim packages. One interesting feature is the electronic drift brake which will be optional on both four-cylinder and GT models. Another new model for 2024 is the all-new Toyota Landcruiser for the first time in over 40 years the Landcruiser will feature a 4-cylinder engine. Also new is the Land Cruiser hybrid system which is good for a combined 326 horsepower and 456-foot pounds of torque. That’s good for a torque increase of 55-foot pounds over the outgoing V8. The new Land Cruiser features a slew of off-road tech and a thirty-one-degree angle of approach. For those who are not familiar with off-road lingo, the approach angle refers to the design of the vehicle nose that will allow it to ascend steep slopes without scraping. As a lover of internal combustion engines, there is some sad news for the new vehicle market in 2024, but still a lot of exciting new vehicles coming soon.

Image Credit: Germain Toyota of Columbus. (2023). Toyota Land Cruiser. [Photograph]. https://www.germaintoyota.net/toyota-land-cruiser-model-review-columbus oh/#:~:text=The%20Land%20Cruiser%20is%20powered,towing%20capacity%20of%206%2C000%20pounds.

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La nueva Ford F-150 del 2024: una camioneta Built Ford Tough

DETROIT, 12 de septiembre de 2023 – En la antesala de la apertura para los medios del North American International Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) 2023, Ford reveló ante una concurrida audiencia la nueva F-150 del 2024, durante el evento denominado F-150 Fest, llevado a cabo en el Hart Plaza, a una cuadra del Huntington Place (anteriormente Cobo Hall), la cede de NAIAS 2023. Ford reveló ante una…

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Jeep introduces new Gladiator in 2024

Buyers may start ordering the Gladiator at the end of 2023… The Jeep® brand is making the world’s most off-road capable midsize truck better. That information is revealed at the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, were many autos were displayed and tested tried. The new 2024 Jeep Gladiator adds greater capability as can be seen – more refinement, new technology and more…

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Live talk at noon Wednesday from the North American International Detroit Auto Show

Jessica Caldwell, director of insights at Edmunds, will join Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle live from the Detroit auto show floor.