OCTOBER 5, 2016

Nissan Hopes to Match RAV4 Hybrid Ratio With Rogue

Hybrids made up 12.7% of the RAV4’s sales through September, accounting for nearly all the sales growth for the Toyota CUV this year.

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.

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Honda & Yamaha Partner on Scooters, FCA Faces Dealer Lawsuit, Nissan Updates Armada

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BMW 750xi: Ultimate User Experience

2016 Wards 10 Best UX The BMW excels on all fronts, from the first impression to the last. It starts with an optional iPhone-like key fob, a technological marvel that functions as a gateway to the 750xi.

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More Flair Needed in Infotainment, Designer Says

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Nearly all infotainment systems look alike, Pocketsquare Design co-founder Dave Lyon says, meaning car manufacturers are missing an opportunity to wow buyers and establish distinctive brand identities.

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Mazda to Add Engine Production at Russian Plant

The 50,000-unit-capacity plant in Vladivostok mainly will produce Mazda’s SkyActiv-G engines for export. Neither Mazda nor the government say whether output of Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 models now built there will increase as part of the new investment.

Mapping the Future of Navigation

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Three panelists offer divergent points of view on how we’ll navigate in the future, but all agree that map data and how we use it will play a key role in our vehicles for years to come.

Design, Safety Tech, Distinguish Infiniti Q50

2016 Wards 10 Best UX Even at almost $60,000, the Infiniti Q50 is a lot of car and technology for the money.

Cars to Make Comeback in Battle Over Connectivity

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Industry insiders and analysts say smartphones ultimately will be relied on less for in-vehicle connectivity as cars add more robust computing capacity and capability.

J.D. Power Oz Says Satisfied Buyers Look Past Price

J.D. Power found significant disparity in satisfaction levels when examining customers’ choices of their dealer. Among customers who choosing their dealer based on getting a good deal, overall satisfaction is 812, five points below the industry average.

Gorilla Glass and Airstream’s Love for Aluminum

2016 WardsAuto User Experience Conference
A panel session focused on materials at the WardsAuto User Experience Conference includes an Ohio State researcher testing fabrics embedded with sensors capable of reading a person’s vital signs and adjusting seatbelt tension automatically.

Augmented Reality Next HUD Frontier

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Projecting icons generated by advanced safety systems on the windshield is seen as a way to create safer driving.

With ZF Out, Haldex Seeks Clarity From Knorr

Haldex asks German parts supplier Knorr-Bremse to clarify its intentions after ZF withdraws from a bidding war for the Swedish brake systems maker.

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