DECEMBER 14, 2016

Lincoln Continental: Not Your Brother-in-Law’s MKZ

Lincoln launches an all-new Continental, its first since 2002. The 10th generation of the luxury brand’s flagship, the Continental packs a 400-hp twin-turbo V-6, impeccable interior appointments and a road presence befitting its name.

Design Essentials for 3D Printing
3D printing has opened up new possibilities, but it’s important to keep a few fundamental principles in mind when designing for additive manufacturing processes. These 3D printing design essentials will guarantee a smooth transition from CAD to final part.

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Marines Receive Amphibious Prototype, Mercedes Reveals 2018 E-Class Coupe, Mobility Race Heats Up

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.

Mercedes-Benz to Reveal Clean-Sheet E-Class Coupe

Mercedes sources say power-enhancing tweaks will increase reserves for the all-new, AMG-engineered M256 engine in a move meant to position the E50 4Matic Coupe above other new E-Class Coupes.

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U.S. Regulators Propose Spending Billions on V2V

There are some sticky issues to be ironed out, most notably whether the 5.9 GHz band set aside by Congress in 1999 for V2V transmissions still will have room.

ArcelorMittal is making light of steel
Modern steel solutions are surprisingly lightweight and flexible, offering superior stamping performance for tomorrow’s vehicles with the smallest carbon footprint and lowest cost. That’s why the most enterprising engineers are collaborating with ArcelorMittal on the design solutions of tomorrow. Discover tomorrow’s steel at auto.arcelormittal.com/NA.

More Australians Shelving Plans to Buy New Cars

Research shows the number of Australians who intend to buy a new car within the next 12 months fell to 563,000 in the third quarter from prior-year’s 590,000, after rising throughout first-half 2016.

U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Plunge

Four of the five weight classes drop in sales.

Limited-Run Alpine Premier Edition on Way in 2017

The car is expected to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds using the Renault Sport Clio’s 1.6L 200-hp turbocharged 4-cyl. or possibly a 1.8L boasting 250 hp.

Canada Big Trucks Drop in November

Class 8 sales down 20.4% with each truck maker posting large losses.

Germany Could Miss 2020 Emissions Targets

Government report stands to embarrass Chancellor Angela Merkel,

Nissan-Renault CEO Named Mitsubishi Chairman

Carlos Ghosn is set to receive a third salary

China May Keep Small-Engine-Vehicle Tax Cut

Move could prevent a predicted steep drop off in sales.

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