JANUARY 9, 2019

2019 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV

This powertrain is one smooth operator, delivering power and torque in such seamless fashion that it may have you asking, “Is this really a hybrid?”

ZF makes vehicles see, think and act.
ZF combines environmental sensors, such as camera and radar (see) with central electronic control units in the vehicle (think). Intelligent mechatronics in the driveline, chassis and steering system then convert the data into actions (act). Learn more >>

Fingerprints Key to New Hyundai Technology

To unlock the vehicle, a driver places a finger on a sensor located on the door handle. The encrypted fingerprint information is identified and delivered to a fingerprint controller inside the vehicle.

Self-driving vehicles are in our future—and they’re the ultimate big data challenge. Engineers and data scientists are working to make them safe, and that requires managing unthinkable volumes of data. Read this white paper to understand the development process and learn how they’re meeting the data management challenges. Learn more >>

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

Mercedes Unveils New CLA: Ghosn Denied Detention Appeal; China Sales Fall For 1st Time In 20 Years

Nissan’s Long-Awaited Long-Range Leaf Arrives This Spring

2019 CES

Longer range, a torquier motor and an updated infotainment system, complete with a bigger screen and over-the-air updates, are due in the new variant.

Visteon’s Vision: Powerful Computers to Control Cockpit, Autonomous Drive Tech

The supplier sees its two sophisticated domain controllers working together in future battery-electric and self-piloting vehicles to improve performance and offer a better user experience for drivers and passengers.

The Future of BMW's Digital Services

Autoline On the Road: CES Edition
Tanja Otte is a Communication Manager for BMW's Digital Services, and she provides a window into the whole portfolio of current intelligent products and services as well as a glimpse into the future.

CLA 4-Door Joins Mercedes Compact Lineup

2019 CES

The new CLA joins the fourth-generation A-Class hatchback, first-generation A-Class sedan in both standard and long-wheelbase formats as well as the third-generation B-Class in Mercedes-Benz’s renewed lineup of front-wheel-drive offerings.

Telenav Advances In-Car Commerce, Adds Alexa Integration

2019 CES

Demonstrating what it calls the first version of its commerce experience, Telenav foresees a way for automakers to tap into the estimated $212 billion U.S. commuters spend while driving.

Smaller-Than-Expected Tax Refunds Could Hurt Auto Market

“People could get smaller refunds than expected, no refunds at all, or worse, find out they owe tax money,” says Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive.

Meunier Succeeds Krueger As Infiniti Chief

Christian Meunier had served as global division vice president-marketing and sales operations for the Nissan luxury brand.

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