JUNE 9, 2017

Self-Steering Volvo Truck Tested at Brazil Farm

Two gyroscopes ensure the truck is steered with precision, preventing it from veering more than 1 in. laterally from its set course as it drives alongside a sugar-cane harvester.

Autoline Daily

New GM Mid-Size Trucks Coming In 2022, Subaru’s New Performance Models, Nissan Adds Auto Braking

Overmolding for Prototyping and Production White Paper
Overmolding is regularly used to manufacture multi-material components for applications in a variety of industries: medical, automotive, electronics, and more. But it’s only recently that it also became a viable and cost-effective prototyping method. This white paper offers a primer on overmolding and insert molding and how these methods can be used for both prototyping and production. Download now!

Mobile Fueling Service, Ride-Sharing Network Team Up

Filld says its refueling service, accessible via a smartphone app, allows car2go vehicles to maintain adequate fuel levels for the frequent car-sharing trips they make daily.

HDBaseT Automotive technology – less provides more
Less wires and cables. Reduced vehicle weight. All this, and more, with increased quality and speed. Valens’ HDBaseT Automotive technology offers it all in one simple solution. To see the possibilities, visit Valens and the HDBaseT Alliance at TU-Automotive Detroit in June. Visit valens-automotive.com , hdbaset.org or follow us at @ValensAuto and @HDBaseT.

Humans Replacing Robots in Auto-Manufacturing Roles

Industry Voices
Bringing in humans to do the job – in collaboration with smaller-scale robots and emerging tools and technologies such as augmented reality – is an important piece in the larger shift in the roles of tech and talent taking place in automotive manufacturing.

Revived U.K. Marque TVR to Unveil New Sports Car

The 2,645-lb. car promises 200 mph (320 km/h) performance and a 0-60 mph (97 lm/h) sprint of less than 4 seconds, courtesy of a 5.0L Cosworth-developed V-8 motor generating 400 hp.

Autoliv Building Airbag Market Share at Takata's Expense

The Swedish supplier's orders have skyrocketed as Japanese rival Takata founders, but earnings and actual sales are growing at a much lower rate.

Renault Samsung Picking Up French Accent in Korea

If the Clio premium subcompact hatchback breaks cover as a Renault vehicle, analysts believe it will be the beginning of a complete conversion to the Renault brand in Korea.

India's Tata Motors, Plant Union Reach Wage Agreement

India's Tata Motors Ltd reached a long-term wage settlement with workers at Sanand plant in the western state of Gujarat.

Thai Police Recover Cars Stolen in Insurance Scam

The 42 stolen vehicles included seven BMWs, three Land Rovers, eight Mercedes-Benz and two Rolls-Royce models.

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