SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Continental Unleashing Torrent of Tech at Frankfurt

Technology that can look into drivers’ eyes and read their mind (well, almost), dazzling audio systems that don’t use speakers and wireless inductive charging systems for battery-electric vehicles are just a few examples of the deluge coming from the auto supplier.

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Jaguar Reveals Futuristic Concept, Uber to Stop Using Diesels in London, BMW Unveils Large SUV Concept

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BMW Offers Take on Modern Luxury With Concept X7

Revealed ahead of next week’s Frankfurt auto show, the new 6-seat SUV presages a planned production version of the X7 due to reach North American showrooms during second-half 2018.

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Maven Earning Its Way Early, GM VP Says

Julia Steyn, vice president-Urban Mobility and Maven at GM, stops short of providing detailed financial figures, but says, “Every dollar GM invests in Maven it gets a return on.”

Concept Expands BMW’s Ambitious Electrified Lineup

The i5 is among four new all-electric models to be confirmed by BMW at the Frankfurt show. Others include the first series-production electric-powered Mini, an electric-powered version of the X3 and a separate i-brand model with the working title iNext.

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Car Dealership Vehicle Sales Down, Now What?

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Technology can help make sure showroom customers become service customers, too.

ArcelorMittal makes cars more sustainable from the inside out.
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, creates lightweight steel solutions for lighter cars that deliver more miles per gallon. See how ArcelorMittal is making a material difference to meet today’s sustainability goals and to benefit tomorrow’s world.

JLR Says All Models to Have Electric Variant By 2020

“Every new Jaguar Land Rover model line will be electrified from 2020, giving our customers even more choice,” CEO Ralf Speth says. “We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid vehicles.”

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.

GM Says it’s Not Pulling Out of South Korea

GM Korea’s new CEO points out the company’s role as one of the most vital design, engineering and manufacturing bases in GM’s global operations.

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

Regulator Reportedly Finds Emissions-Cheating Software in 2 Million PSA Cars

PSA Group denies it used software designed to produce misleading emissions-test results in 2 million Citroen and Peugeot cars, a finding that regulators referred to French prosecutors

Wildlife Right at Home on Grounds of Ford U.K. Plant

Senior site supervisor Tony Shade says employees at the Dagenham Engine Plant help maintain and improve the surrounding habitat, keeping waterways clear, restocking fish supplies and planting more than 10,500 trees over the past 20 years.

China Vehicle Sales Rise 5.8% in August

The China Passenger Car Assn. says the 1.9 million sales recorded in August were up 5.8% from a year earlier and left deliveries for the year's first eight months up 1.2% from like-2016

Asia Avto Ramps Up Skoda Car Production

Four models of the Volkswagen budget brand will be assembled, including the upgraded Rapid and Octavia small liftbacks.

New Zealand Light-Vehicle Sales Up 3% in August

The Motor Industry Assn. says the August result left year-to-date sales up 11.3% at 103,771 units. CEO David Crawford says it’s earliest in the year the total has topped 100,000 units.

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