DECEMBER 19, 2016

Subaru Has High Hopes for Platform, Aiming for 800,000

The ascendant Japanese brand believes the new architecture for its cars will be an agent of change, its rigidness and robust safety helping bring in even more buyers.

Design Essentials for CNC Machining
Although CNC machining isn’t necessarily a new technology, it is important to stay current with its latest capabilities as they continue to evolve. To help you optimize your parts for modern CNC machining, we compiled these informative design tips.

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FCA Partners with Waymo, Karma to Build the Atlantic, Ford GT Rolling Off the Line

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.

Why Aren’t More People Buying Green?

2017 10 Best Engines
If you can plug in your iPhone and iPad, you can plug in your car, folks. It really is that easy. And in the case of hybrid Accord and Elantra Eco, there is no plugging in necessary. And the latter costs just $20,000, a price that’s not scary at all.

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Oz Group Says Get Real With Mileage, Emissions Tests

The Australian Automobile Assn. says results of tests conducted not in laboratories but under real-world conditions suggest upcoming national emissions-reduction rules may not benefit consumers.

North America Light-Vehicle Production Up 3.6% in November

Increases in both car (+3.1%) and light-truck (+3.8%) output brought the region to a best-ever November total.

EU Parliament Accuses Countries of Foot-Dragging on Emissions

A draft report by the European Union's legislative body accuses France, Spain, Italy and other countries of failing to implement tougher emissions rules and includes the findings from its investigation into the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal.

GM Exec Offers Growth Formula for ASEAN Trade Bloc

“For Thailand and other ASEAN manufacturers to gain greater access to export markets, individual countries will need to open up their own markets to more global competition,” says Wail Farghaly, GM’s point man in Thailand.

Refiners Not Worried About Drop in Demand for Diesel Fuel in Cars

The Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal has cut into worldwide sales of diesel in cars, but Swiss Bank UBS says they comprise only 12% of the global car fleet and analysts say demand for the fuel will continue thanks to ships, trucks and heavy industry.

Digital ‘Natives’ and ‘Laggards’ Shop for Cars Differently

Savvy Internet users visit dealerships more often, but spend less time on the premises.

Global Automakers' Brake Pads Flawed, Chinese Report Says

China Central Television reports the country's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine inspected 467 shipments of brake pads from nine foreign automakers and one supplier and found 226 contained defective brake pads.

Autonomous-Vehicle Technology Brings IP to Forefront

INDUSTRY VOICES
Companies with great technology but not keeping their eye on information technology risk infringing on third-party IP and being excluded from the market. Waiting to address IP until after development and deployment will be too late.

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