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JULY 14, 2017

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EU Automakers Not Fully Sold on Japan Trade Deal

A draft of the trade agreement includes a safeguard clause allowing the EU to enact tariffs “quasi-automatically.”

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Continental’s Speakerless Sound System, OPEC Changes Its Tune, E-PACE 1st Jag Made Outside Britain

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Overmolding for Prototyping and Production White Paper
Overmolding is regularly used to manufacture multi-material components for applications in a variety of industries: medical, automotive, electronics, and more. But it’s only recently that it also became a viable and cost-effective prototyping method. This white paper offers a primer on overmolding and insert molding and how these methods can be used for both prototyping and production. Download now!

GM Has Ambitious Plans for Cadillac Brand in Russia

Brand chief said GM plans to increase the number of Russian dealerships to 17 and annual vehicle sales to 10,000.

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Get data and analysis covering 5 years of equipment take rates for powertrain, ADAS, safety and other major features. This new WardsAuto Intelligence Report provides a five-year analysis of industry take-rates for over three-dozen powertrain attributes and factory installed equipment types, covering 2012 through 2016 model years. Learn more and Order Now with special early release discount - expires soon!

As Lending Goes, So Goes Industry

“Auto sales have been supported by increased lending,” says Cox Automotive economist Charlie Chesbrough.

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Life With the Jetsons: Personal VTOL Aircraft Take Off - Well-respected players are beginning to make announcements that may suggest that we are on the cusp of a  Jetsons -type air transportation system. With competition heating up, time lines have become aggressive. Uber Elevate believes it will have operational vehicles in the sky within the next five years (and most experts seem to agree.) Read more . . .

Smart-Charging Tests Aim to Ease EV Burden on Grid

The Electric Nation project is recruiting 500-700 new EV owners and lessees and providing free smart chargers so it can learn from the data and the feedback trial participants generate.

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German Officials: No Signs Mercedes Used Illegal Software

Daimler said it would use all legal means to fight allegations about using an illegal software defeat device.

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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.

Hyundai's South Korean Union Employees Authorize Strike

Row over stalled wage talks adds to the automaker's troubles as it struggles to reverse a decline in profits.

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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

Fire, Airbag Risks Prompt Worldwide FCA Recalls

Wiring issue is the alleged culrprit.

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