OCTOBER 17, 2017

Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Makes Going Green Easy, Mostly

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The CT6 plug-in is delightful to drive, delivers outstanding fuel economy, and it’s as comfortable and connected as anything on the road.

ADAS and automated driving functions are driving innovation in the automotive industry, but as systems become increasingly complex, how do you keep the development effort manageable? You can with a well-coordinated tool chain in which perfectly matched tools interact smoothly throughout all development steps. Learn how you can keep your development process efficient and manageable.

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Polestar Reveals Its First Car; Daimler Tests Autonomous Snow Plows; Lamborghini Doubles Production in Italy

GTI Color Harmony Inspection Systems
The GTI CHIS allows effective critical color and appearance audits in the automotive industry. Features include three independently controlled luminaires, three levels of illumination, multiple angles of illumination, a wireless remote, ColorGuard II lamp tracking, and casters to easily position the viewer. Conforms to ASTM D1729 and SAE J361 standards. Watch Video

Smokers Can Get Burned at Trade-in Time, Firm Warns

Smoking’s two main drags on a vehicle’s value are physical damage to the interior and smell, something many smokers often are unaware of or think can be eliminated by using an air freshener, U.K. vehicle-data and valuation specialist HPI says.

Autoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and is partner to vehicle manufacturers around the world. Autoneum develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimal protection against noise and heat. Autoneum’s innovations make vehicles quieter, lighter and safer and help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Honda’s Anna, OH, Plant Builds 25 Millionth Engine

The 25 millionth engine was a 1.5L turbo that will be installed in an all-new ’18 Accord, assembled 45 miles (72 km) to the east at the Marysville Auto Plant.

GM, Ford Unite to Preserve, Foster Industry Innovation

The Gallery by General Motors will be a rotating exhibit at The Henry Ford and its Museum of American Innovation. It is backed by a $5 million donation to the museum from GM.

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'17 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In

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The CT6 plug-in propulsion controls do a masterful job maximizing electric-range, and the hefty sedan is quick off the line with the electric motors pouring out torque rivaling the creamiest of big-displacement gasoline engines (see related story: Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Makes Going Green Easy).

How will AI reshape the auto industry?
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Car-Shopping Activity Takes a Holiday of Sorts on Columbus Day Weekend

“In general, we see an increase in holiday-weekend shopping,” says James Grace, a senior director at Cox Automotive.

Adelaide, Australia Gets 8-Station EV Charging Hub

The facility in the city’s Central Market Precinct has eight fast-charging stations, with another 11 due to be installed in the area by the end of October.

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