OCTOBER 23, 2017

Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Makes Going Green Easy, Mostly

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

RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS
Our mission is to offer innovative mobility solutions that stand for clean air, fuel efficiency, driving pleasure and reliability. MAHLE develops inspiring solutions for customers and addresses issues of vehicle purchasers with our key topics: Clean Air, both inside and outside the vehicle, Fuel Efficiency, Driving Pleasure and Reliability.

NXP’s New Computing Platform Promises to Speed Vehicle Development

Still a year before its product-validation release, the new microprocessor appears to be a huge hit. Eight of the top 15 automakers around the world already have committed to using the technology in upcoming vehicles.

How will AI reshape the auto industry?
This half-day event devoted to AI in Automotive features presentations from leading technology companies on how deep learning, natural language processing and other AI technologies will transform the way vehicles are designed, built and used in the years to come. Seating is limited… Reserve your spot now. Learn More

Genesis G70 New Kid on Block Plays Grown-Up Role

Test Drive
It’s a solid newcomer from a relatively new brand, but it won’t be easy trying to take market share away from the big boys.

Stinger Is Moonshot for Kia Brand

Test Drive
The 167-mph Stinger takes Kia to a whole new level in the hierarchy of global automakers.

Are You Sure You Really Want to Do That?

2017 Wards 10 Best UX
Yes, voice assistant lady or man, I want you to set the destination I’ve requested and tell me how to get there.

Suppliers Aim to Turbocharge Connectivity

WardsAuto User Experience Conference
C-V2X, 5G and HDBaseT are just some of the technologies being targeted for speeding up and expanding data transfers between vehicles, infrastructure and the cloud.

Bridge Truck-Platooning Test Deemed 'Flawless'

The four-truck platoon used a “leader-follower” strategy, with the lead commercial vehicle, under the control of an actual driver, sending steering, acceleration and braking commands to those behind.

Conti Sees Driver Analyzer as Automated-Driving Bridge

A camera, in conjunction with image-processing software and infrared sensors, looks at a driver’s eyes, mouth and even ears to judge his or her attentiveness.

Porsche Adds Punch to New 718 Boxster, Cayman GTS

The boxer engine in the new roadster and coupe has a redesigned intake system and tweaked turbocharger that boost output 15 hp beyond the standard version of the engine used by the 718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S.

Electric-Bus Maker Announces Federal Transit Grants

The 29 grant winners in 24 states stretching from Alaska to Florida will use their funds, a total of $27.5 million, to buy or lease Proterra’s Catalyst electric buses, battery systems and charging infrastructure.

Purdue Research Focuses on Rare-Earth Elements

Auto industry demand for rare earths, ranging from neodymium used in electric motors to lanthanum used to produce batteries, is increasing with the growth of green vehicle production.

Toyota Debuts Fuel-Cell Lounge Concept for Tokyo

Major exterior design cues include a diamond-shaped cabin (narrowing toward the rear of the vehicle, wider from the front to the center) and wheels pushed to the car’s four corners.

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