SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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Forecast Sales

Forecast: SAAR Expected to Surpass 17 Million in September

A WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. light-vehicle sales to reach a 17.5 million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate in September, following August’s 16.0 million SAAR and ending a 6-month streak of sub-17 million figures. In same-month 2016, the SAAR reached 17.6 million.

48V Market Outlook A WARDSAUTO INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON THE EMERGING ROLE OF 48-VOLT TECHNOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Why and where can 48-volt technology be applied? When will it gain traction? What is the total automotive market for 48-V systems? WardsAuto’s 48-V: Market Outlook offers an in-depth analysis of the exploding global market for 48-volt mild hybrid systems. The new special intelligence report provides a close look at the 48-V strategies of key OEMs and suppliers working on the technology, exclusive results from our survey of the automotive community on the future of 48-V, and a comprehensive regional forecast of 48-volt adoption in 2025.

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Fuel Economy

Light Truck Fuel Economy on the Rise

The WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index indicates the average fuel economy of light vehicles sold in the U.S. in August was 25.4 mpg (9.3 L/100 km), down 0.2% from same-month 2016. The national average gasoline price was $2.494, 3.3% higher than in July and 9.2% above year-ago. Standard gasoline-powered vehicles accounted for 96.4% of indexed sales, down slightly from 96.6% in like-2016. All electrified powertrains showed small upticks in share. Cars sold in the month averaged 30.1 mpg (7.8 L/100 ...

USDOT Lightens Autonomous-Vehicles Guidelines

The guidance clears the way for automakers and suppliers to test autonomous systems on the open road without obtaining regulatory permission and clarifies the role of federal and state bodies.

U.S. Sales Forecast Lowered for 2017 Despite Need to Cut Inventory

WardsAuto is lowering its U.S. light-vehicle sales outlook for entire-2017 to 16.9 million units from 17.1 million. The previous forecast hinged on stronger volume, especially in Q3, from automakers unloading extra inventory into the market. However, though still possible, a huge bargain-basement sale does not appear to be on their horizon. Manufacturers mostly appear to be maintaining relatively good control over the impulse to jack up incentives – thereby unloading price-discounted ...

Autonomous Driving

Ford, Lyft Cut Autonomous-Car Partnership Deal

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