JULY 17, 2017

As steel, aluminum and composite suppliers make their pitches to automakers striving to take weight out of vehicles, the ability to combine a range of disparate, lightweight and strong materials holds the greatest promise.

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Ford Unveils New-Generation Transit Custom Van

The U.K.’s best-selling commercial vehicle sports a new front-end design with three-bar Transit grille, as well as improved comfort and ergonomics and easy connectivity with SYNC 3 or MyFord Dock options.

Get data and analysis covering 5 years of equipment take rates for powertrain, ADAS, safety and other major features. This new WardsAuto Intelligence Report provides a five-year analysis of industry take-rates for over three-dozen powertrain attributes and factory installed equipment types, covering 2012 through 2016 model years. Learn more and Order Now with special early release discount - expires soon!

Nissan Hiking Russian Output 25%, Hiring 450 Workers

Nissan’s plant is designed to manufacture 100,000 vehicles a year. Last year’s output amounted to only 36,458 units, but that was 8% more builds than in 2015. A 25% increase would bring this year’s total to nearly 50,000 units.

Life With the Jetsons: Personal VTOL Aircraft Take Off - Well-respected players are beginning to make announcements that may suggest that we are on the cusp of a Jetsons -type air transportation system. With competition heating up, time lines have become aggressive. Uber Elevate believes it will have operational vehicles in the sky within the next five years (and most experts seem to agree.) Read more . . .

Honda Reveals 10th-Gen Accord

All-new exterior and interior design are designed to bring about a “premium” feel, the Japanese automaker says.

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Magna Contracts to Build Jaguar E-Pace Compact SUV

The Magna facility also assembles the Jaguar I-Pace all-electric CUV, BMW 5-Series, BMW 530e plug-in hybrid and Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Hyundai Puts Focus on Driving Fun With i30, i30 N

Thomas Schmid, Hyundai Motor Europe’s chief operating officer, announces 30 new models and derivatives will be launched in Europe over the next five years.

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Fresh Products Raise Renault Sales 10.4% in First Half

The French automaker's light-vehicle sales in the year's first six months grew at four times the global auto industry's 2.6% growth rate.

Airbag Concerns Prompt Mazda Recall in South Africa

Mazda is recalling 19,000 cars in South Africa equipped with potentially defective airbag inflators made by Japanese supplier Takata.

Uber Suspends Ride Sharing in Macau

Uber suspended service to the China-controlled territory last year because of steep fines against its drivers, but resumed business in September.

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