AUGUST 29, 2017

BMW’s New i3s Hatchback Features Juicier Motor

Planned for North American delivery by the end of 2017, the i3s heads a new, facelifted i3 lineup set to make its public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show.

Change driven: First-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive with its brands Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg is addressing the challenge of increasing driveline electrification with developments including a new kind of modular battery pack and a 90-kW electric traction unit. The company’s booth at 2017 IAA (Frankfurt, Germany) highlights a large exhibit dedicated to electric mobility. Visit Rheinmetall Automotive at booth F26, Hall 8.

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Aston Martin to Electrify Entire Lineup, EV Programs Impacting Low Volume Vehicles, Robo Cars Deliver Pizza

How will ADAS, highly automated driving and electrification projects impact your embedded software development process? The engineering community will share their knowledge and experience in developing technology solutions to meet these new and growing challenges at the dSPACE Technology Conference taking place Oct. 17-18, 2017, in Plymouth, Michigan. Learn more.

’18 Infiniti Q50 Shows How Far Vehicle Engineering Has Come

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In addition to being stuffed with the latest technology, the sports sedan from Nissan’s luxury brand looks great.

’18 Infiniti Q50 Sports Sedan

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Infiniti Q50 blends technology and aesthetics.

More Strikes as Hyundai Union Rejects Latest Wage Offer

Negotiations are continuing, however the union has shown no sign of backing down from its original demand for a monthly raise of 154,883 won and bonuses equal to 30% of 2016 net income prorated among employees.

Supplies Disrupted, Hyundai Halts China Production

Beijing Hyundai, the Korean automaker's joint venture with China's BAIC, has halted operations at all four of its plants because it reportedly has been unable to pay suppliers in the wake of a sales slump triggered by a diplomatic tiff.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to. Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal. Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there. LEARN MORE

Fusing User Experience and Ecosystem Thinking

Industry Voices
Engineers, scientists, designers, artists and others must work as a team, immersing themselves in customers’ lives before diving deep into features and functions.

Nissan, Renault, China's Dongfeng to Form EV Joint Venture

The joint venture will combine Nissan's and Renault's EV-development experience with Dongfeng's low manufacturing costs to produce a subcompact plug-in utility vehicle.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Younger U.K. Drivers Turning on to Electric Vehicles

Results of the Populus polling firm’s survey will come as welcome news to the U.K. government following its announcement it intends to eliminate sales of internal-combustion-engine-powered cars by 2040.

China to Announce Alternative-Energy Vehicle Quotas in Days

A German newspaper reports China, which has said it wants electric and plug-in hybrid cars to comprise at least 20% of sales by 2025, will announce final sales-quota plans in the next few days.

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