WardsAuto Daily Edition (OEM)

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Genesis Launches New Luxury Car With Korean Pride

“The launch of the Genesis G70 is an important milestone for our brand,” says Manfred Fitzgerald, head of the Genesis division. “We deliberately chose Seoul.”

Change driven: First-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive with its brands Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg is addressing the challenge of increasing driveline electrification with developments including a new kind of modular battery pack and a 90-kW electric traction unit. The company’s booth at 2017 IAA (Frankfurt, Germany) highlights a large exhibit dedicated to electric mobility. Visit Rheinmetall Automotive at booth F26, Hall 8.

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Forecast: SAAR Expected to Surpass 17 Million in September

The daily sales rate of 55,293 units represents a 3.3% decline from year-ago and a 1.2% gain from August.

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Fun, Function Foundation of Buick Enclave Avenir UX

2017 Wards 10 Best UX The Enclave Avenir is the first expression of the brand’s extra-special trim line and the designation earns buyers a number of UX upgrades, including a colorful, 8-in. diagonal reconfigurable cluster display.

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Design Student Floats Contest-Winning Mobility Idea

Yuchen Cai, 23, a graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, created The Float as her vision of a car that will provide mobility while helping drivers be more open and social toward the outside world as autonomy becomes popular.

Domestic Vehicle-to-Grid Service Launches in U.K.

V2G charging is meant to let EV owners provide energy from their vehicle batteries to the grid at peak times, with the owners receiving rewards based on the provision of grid services and energy-trading revenue.

Success Depends on Both Brand and Product, Says Genesis Chief

We have a great mix of incredible talent on our bench, says Manfred Fitzgerald, head of Hyundai’s luxury division.

When Scale Becomes a Disadvantage

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GM is bragging to analysts that it still can deliver a net profit of $4 billion to $6 billion even if U.S. sales drop 25%.

Kia Suspends Overtime in Korea; Strikes Hit GM Korea

The Korea Metal Workers Union is making the same wage demands at GM Korea, Kia and its Hyundai affiliate, with negotiations on hold at Hyundai.

Greens in German Coalition Could Add to Automakers' Woes

The Green Party, which German Chancellor Angela Merkel may recruit for a coalition government, wants internal-combustion engines banned in Germany by 2030, 10 years ahead of the deadlines set by France and the U.K.

Indonesia Car Sales Show 0.2% August Uptick

The Gaikindo industry association says automakers sold 96,466 units in August, up 0.2% from a year earlier and a 13.1% improvement over the July tally.

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