JANUARY 16, 2018

Chinese Auto Maker Vows to Enter U.S. in Late 2019

2018 North American International Auto Show
To show its determination, GAC stages an elaborate press conference at the North American International Auto Show in the epicenter of the U.S. auto industry.

Zero Accidents.
Well – almost!
In the future, increased connectivity will be able to protect all road users – almost all. But even today, ZF‘s safety technologies are helping to prevent accidents or at least lower their severity. For ZF, Vision Zero is more than a concept. With high-performance sensors and cameras, we aim for a world without road accidents.

2018 Winner: Toyota Camry 2.5L 4-Cyl./Single Motor Hybrid

2018 Wards 10 Best Engines
The Camry Hybrid’s mix of gasoline and electric power works like a well-choreographed dance, delivering impressive fuel economy with performance to boot.

A Dissenting Opinion on NACTOY Winners

2018 North American International Auto Show
The Kia Stinger is something new in a segment that badly needs innovation. Kia took big risks and broke new ground. To me it is most deserving of the North American Car of the Year award.

Stinger-Inspired Kia Forte Debuts

2018 North American International Auto Show
The third generation of Kia’s compact sedan debuts a new type of variable transmission, helping its fuel economy grow 3 mpg from ’18.

A REVOLUTION IN MOTION
With over 1,500 technical sessions, presentations from industry leaders, and an exhibition floor full of innovations, there’s no better place to see the latest game-changing breakthroughs that are transforming mobility. The possibilities are endless—and the experience is everything. Register today.

Toyota Introducing Apple CarPlay on New Avalon

2018 North American International Auto Show
Toyota will roll out the connectivity feature to the rest of its lineup on a model-by-model basis, and also is exploring adding Android Auto to its vehicles.

Hyundai Takes Wraps Off Veloster Redesign

2018 North American International Auto Show
Hyundai’s subcompact coupe moves in a sportier direction, helped by a more powerful base engine and a standard multilink rear suspension.

Schaeffler Sticks to Its Guns Amid Mobility Uproar

2018 North American International Auto Show
Schaeffler, an industrial company with €14 billion in annual sales, instead will continue to focus on hardware, CEO Klaus Rosenfeld says.

Fullsize CUV Would Fill Missing Spot in Lexus Lineup, Exec Says

2018 North American International Auto Show
“We have to build this vehicle,” says an enthusiastic Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager of Lexus in the U.S.

Nissan’s Munoz Forecasts Stable 2018 Sales

2018 North American International Auto Show
“We are pleased to see that the U.S. economy is quite strong, all the fundamentals are there, so we are betting on a stable market around 16.9 million or 17 million units,” the executive tells WardsAuto.

Magna Reveals Autonomy-Enabling Radar

2018 North American International Auto
Show Magna and technology partner Uhnder tap military technology to develop a new automotive radar system they say will enable autonomous vehicles.

Urus Will Double Lamborghini Sales, Exec Says

2018 North American International Auto Show
With a base price of $200,000 – well below that of the Huracán and Aventador – and newfound versatility for the brand, Farmeschi tells WardsAuto he is convinced the Urus will at least double Lamborghini’s sales globally.

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