OCTOBER 7, 2016

Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes for Chevy Colorado FCV Assembly

The imposing Colorado ZH2 stands more than 6.5 ft. tall and rides on 37-in. tires and modified suspension to tackle whatever terrain the Army might throw at it during field testing next year.

ZF becomes technology partner of the Venturi team in Formula E
ZF has entered in a long term technology partnership with Venturi to compete in the FIA Formula E. From the start of the 2016/17 season, ZF will be supporting Venturi with suspension system technology and components, simulation and testing resources and other technology inputs. The principal objective is the design and development of a completely new electric driveline for 2018.

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Subaru Axes Crosstrek Hybrid, People Quickly Relax in Autonomous Cars, Ford Reveals SEMA Concepts

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Renault Looks to Grow Automotive Presence in Iran

‟Our ambition is to be the third-largest car manufacturer in Iran,” Renault executive Bernard Cambier says after the automaker signs a joint-venture production agreement with the state-owned Industrial Development & Renovation Organization.

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2016 WardsAuto UX Winners Take Stage

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Report Says VW Rules Out Selling Brands, Raising Capital

Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch tells a German newspaper the automakers is "financially solid" despite costs incurred by the Dieselgate emissions scandal, and its financing options do not include a capital increase or a sell-off of any of its brands.

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Toyota, BMW, Insurer Allianz Seal Data Deal With Startup Data Developer

CEO Stefan Heck of Nauto says his company, which uses cameras and artificial-intelligence systems in cars to interpret driver behavior, will license its technology to the automakers and insurer to help them develop safer vehicles as part of their autonomous-vehicle strategies.

Mercedes-Benz Set to Join Formula E Racing Grid

Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix, the automaker’s U.K.-based motorsport offshoot, looks set to take up the option on one of two entry slots to be made available during the fifth Formula E season, which would boost the grid to 24 cars.

Deutsche Post Electric Van Potential Auto-Industry Disrupter

The German logistics provider is phasing out its conventional Volkswagen delivery vans in favor of its emissions-free Streetscooter EVs, which are built entirely with software and other components farmed out to suppliers.

Toyota Thailand Positions Revamped Innova Upmarket

There’s a growing focus in the market on higher-margin segments, which Toyota has cracked successfully with the HiLux and Fortuner. The new Innova, now called the Innova Crysta, will attempt to do the same.

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