NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Hyundai Reveals New Flagship Palisade Large CUV

Los Angeles Auto Show
Replacing the Santa Fe XL as Hyundai’s 3-row crossover, the new Palisade fixes a problem with that model: little room to get into and out of the third row.

Toyota Plans More CUVs for the U.S., One With Mazda

LMC-Wards forecast data shows two new Toyota crossovers are due in coming years, including a joint product with another automaker.

UAW Caught in Industry Turmoil Again

GM’s announcement that it plans to close five plants, including those in Baltimore, Detroit, Lordstown, OH, and Warren, MI, was a stinging blow for the union and reminiscent of other plant closings by GM in the years before the automaker’s 2009 bankruptcy.

Change born from responsibility
The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the widespread acceptance and worldwide introduction of e-mobility.

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NACTOY Finalists Revealed; Audi Shows Working Drone Prototype; Jeep Gladiator Pickup Storms Into LA

THE FUTURE OF VEHICLE-TO-HOME CONNECTIVITY
Automotive connectivity is rapidly evolving – from traditional line-of-sight RF hardware-controlling garage doors to cloud-connected, in-vehicle software that lets you control from anywhere. Learn how our Automotive Connectivity Solutions team helps OEMs and Tier 1 providers advance garage access, extend home automation and improve the driver experience.

Porsche 911 Team Walked Tightrope

Los Angeles Auto Show
“You have to combine the tradition with the future,” Porsche boss Oliver Blume tells Wards after unveiling the new 911 at AutoMobility LA. “You have to recognize the 911 as a 911.”

Extend Safety Tech Beyond Car, Honda Says

Los Angeles Auto Show
Beyond the technology Honda plans to stuff into its cars for a crash-free future, it is researching ways to make transportation safer for pedestrians, cyclists and the infrastructure.

VW Touts Its SUV Sales, But Vows to Stay in Car Market

Los Angeles Auto Show
“We arrived late to the SUV game, but we see our rightful share growing,” says Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh.

Automotive Blockchain Equal Parts Promise, Skepticism

Los Angeles Auto Show
With blockchain ledger changes can be tracked and verified, which makes it good for automotive applications such as insurance and registration, supply chain management, finance and fleet management.

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