APRIL 22, 2021

Hyundai Tucson Raises Compact CUV Segment Bar, Again

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With appealing new looks, an impressive potpourri of technology and a base price of $24,950, this new Tucson appears to ace all three key criteria for styling, features and value.

ZF: Shaping the Next Generation of Mobility
As one of the world’s largest vehicle suppliers, ZF systems help enhance safety through vehicle automation and protect the environment through powertrain electrification, enabling the efficient transportation of people and goods. ZF continually enhances its systems in the areas of digitalization and software competencies to raise the intelligence of vehicles and enhance the future of transportation. Learn more at ZF.com

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for April 22

Repair Costs Were Down Last Year; Toyota Developing Hydrogen-Powered ICE; Volkswagen Shows New Polo

Subaru Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto Commercials

The No.1 ad for the week of April 12 is Subaru’s portrayal of one family’s trip down memory lane in their Forester. According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, this spot scored above the average for automotive ads in terms of watchability, relevance and likability.

Lexus Refreshes ES Luxury Sedan for 2022 Model Year

Highlights of the refreshed ’22 ES include new touchscreen functionality and positioning of the Lexus Multimedia Display, while the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 is updated to standard on all trim levels.

Volkswagen Ups In-House EV Battery Production Capacity

At full capacity, the Braunschweig, Germany, plant will be able to assemble up to 500,000 EV batteries a year for models based on VW’s modular electric drive (MEB) architecture.

Six Minute Webinar Episode 13: Fuel Economy Index

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A summary of the Wards Intelligence Fuel-Economy Index analyzes growth in electric-vehicle demand across key segments, with the most significant gains in the CUV category.

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