JULY 15, 2019

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A large percentage of FCA’s lineup – all its rear- and all-wheel-drive vehicles with front-engine longitudinal drivetrain layouts – could employ ZF’s hybrid 8-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai Technology Fine-Tunes Valve Timing

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Hyundai’s continuously variable valve duration engine technology adjusts how long a valve is open based on driving conditions.

Ford, Volkswagen Deepen Ties Into EVs, AVs

The collaboration not only multiplies the potential economies of scale for Volkswagen’s MEB electric-vehicle architecture, but profoundly expands the capabilities of Ford’s autonomous-vehicle partner, Argo AI.

Reports Suggest Audi Used Four Defeat Devices in V-6 Diesel

Audi reportedly developed the defeat devices to provide models using its turbocharged 3.0L engine with lower emissions readings during government-mandated tests on rolling roads under controlled conditions than actual results on public roads.

Xilinx Says FPGA Answer to Fast-Moving Technology

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Feature proliferation is happening so quickly, it’s tough for processors to keep up. Flexible, multitasking FPGAs could provide some relief.

Auto Tech Check – ʼ19 Mazda3 Hatchback

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The new ’19 Mazda3 gets more horsepower, an updated exterior and new tech features but retains some quirks.

Game On as Chevy Launches 3.0L Diesel in Silverado

Chevy’s new light-duty diesel, which squares off against Ford and Ram entries this fall, is as quiet as a gasoline engine and logs some impressive fuel economy during recent testing. But we didn’t get to tow, and it lags Ram’s upcoming 3.0L in torque.

ZF Upping Autonomous-Trucking Game

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The privately held German supplier is bulking up its portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems with the $7 billion acquisition of brake and connectivity supplier Wabco Holdings.

JLR Confirms Electric Jaguar XJ

The first electric-powered model to be produced by Jaguar following the introduction of the I-Pace CUV in 2018 is to be unveiled next year, with North American sales launching in early 2021.

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