MARCH 31, 2016

The Big Story: 48V Industry’s Next Power Play

WardsAuto takes a deep dive into the emergence of 48V by examining the regulatory drivers compelling OEMs to turn to the technology, the industry's uneven history in making a leap up from standard 12V systems and the challenges facing its integration.

Autoline Daily

Mahindra Sued for Fraud, GM Scores Ignition Lawsuit Victory, 1st Look: Formula E's Roborace Car

Some of the challenges car seat/interiors suppliers and airbag manufacturers face are:
• shorter production cycles
• greater product diversity
• rising raw material prices
• stricter quality requirements
Discover how Lectra’s automotive industry expertise and advanced cutting solutions can maximize productivity, quality and profitability.

Feeling Right, Lenders Fight Federal Regulator

American Financial Services Assn. CEO tells why it is battling a regulator so hard.

See the Future of Automotive Interiors on May 11
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Honda Civic: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors

The Honda Civic, evaluated by editor Tom Murphy, is one of 48 contenders for the 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition.

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Wards 10 Best Engines

Ongoing coverage of the 2016 10 Best Engines winners, including January's award ceremony.

Primearth, AESC Power Players in EV, PHEV Production

Although their product portfolios do not include mobile-phone, computing and general power-grid applications, the battery manufacturers are giants in the auto industry thanks to their connections to Toyota and Nissan.

Court Upholds Ban on Sale of Large Diesel Cars in Delhi

India's Supreme Court doesn't say when it will revisit the ban on the sale of large diesel cars in Delhi, a move to curb toxic smog in India's second-largest city.

Spain’s SEAT Turns First Profit in 6 Years in 2015

The result takes into account parent Volkswagen’s assumption of the cost of retooling the 700,000 cars assembled by SEAT using emissions-test-cheating software.

Neglected U.S. Roads Annoy, Perplex Self-Driving Cars

Developers are working to improve sensors and maps to help autonomous cars contend with faded or nonexistent lane markings, inconsistent signage and dilapidated roads.

Scion Commercial Tops Most Engaging Ads Rankings

The Scion ad switches places with last week’s No.1 commercial, a Mazda spot set to the Patsy Cline classic “Back in Baby’s Arms.”

Report on Cost of Airbag Recall Inflated, Takata Says

Takata says it has not yet determined the cost of a global recall of cars equipped with its potentially defective airbags, and denies a report saying the supplier estimates the price tag could approach $24 billion.

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