Blow to South Korean carmakers as Kia loses landmark wage dispute

[FluffyBottoms]

Good news for Kia's local laborers, but I imagine the additional costs to fairly compensate them will be passed down to consumers - primarily with higher prices for it's cars.

For anyone on the fence about buying a Stinger this model year, market forces may drive the price higher in the near future vs. lower.

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-kia-motors-wages-idUSKCN1BB08Q

 

[Kia Stinger]

Definitely a bump in the road. No pun intended.

 

[FluffyBottoms]

Lol, just hope prices are NOT increased behind the scenes before they're announced in the US.

From what I've seen with the Australian release, it may be priced near my cut-off point, and may need to look at other alternatives.......(well, not really, bastards are getting my money regardless).

 

[ralzod]

Will likely get even worse for US buyers if the WH pulls us out of KORUS.
(Not a political comment; just an observation relevant to this topic.)

 

[eljay]

Will likely get even worse for US buyers if the WH pulls us out of KORUS.
(Not a political comment; just an observation relevant to this topic.)

So it looks like we'd all better take delivery on our Stingers before March.