SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

GM Banks On Broader Appeal for '18 GMC Terrain

Newly minted Buick-GMC Vice President of Marketing Phil Brook sees the CUV trend accelerating despite softening of U.S. market overall and, likewise, creating a big opportunity for the redesigned Terrain.

Change driven: First-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive with its brands Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg is addressing the challenge of increasing driveline electrification with developments including a new kind of modular battery pack and a 90-kW electric traction unit. The company’s booth at 2017 IAA (Frankfurt, Germany) highlights a large exhibit dedicated to electric mobility. Visit Rheinmetall Automotive at booth F26, Hall 8.

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VW Expects Big SUV Growth, New Technology’s Impact on Design, Car Sales Continue Global Growth

How will ADAS, highly automated driving and electrification projects impact your embedded software development process? The engineering community will share their knowledge and experience in developing technology solutions to meet these new and growing challenges at the dSPACE Technology Conference taking place Oct. 17-18, 2017, in Plymouth, Michigan. Learn more.

Expect Post-Hurricane Car-Buying Surge in Houston

Between 500,000 to a million vehicles will need to be replaced in Houston alone, Black Book estimates.

Tesla Lashes Out at UAW Over Work-Conditions Complaint

Allegations of unfair labor practices are “meant only to generate headlines,” the automaker says in a statement after receiving an official NLRB complaint.

Qualcomm Says New Chip Key to V2X Communication

The technology features two transmission modes, one over 4G or 5G cellular networks and another that doesn’t require a cellular subscription, allowing for vehicle-to-everything communication.

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Output Set for Year-End Decline

With Q4 output running 2.6% below year-ago, 2017 North American car and truck production is headed for a fourth-place finish.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to. Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal. Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there. LEARN MORE

Rewriting the Automotive M&A Playbook

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Unprecedented technological change is forcing automotive firms to reevaluate business models and seek new merger and acquisition opportunities.

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.

Planned German Urban Transport Infrastructure Fund May Be Doubled

Germany's car industry, which employs some 800,000 people and is the country's biggest exporter, is under intense pressure to cut diesel fumes almost two years after Volkswagen admitted to deliberately cheating U.S. pollution tests.

Mercedes-AMG Hypercar to Top 218 MPH

The $2.7 million plug-in-hybrid coupe will hit the market in late-2018.

Kia Faces Multimillion-Dollar Payout in Wage Lawsuit

A Korean court ruled Kia might suffer financial strain from the judgment but would not be damaged financially because the automaker has enjoyed several years of good profits and is not facing any management crisis.

Winkelmann to Leave Audi Sport to Take Over at Bugatti

Stephan Winkelmann, 52, has led Audi’s performance-car division since March 2016. He will replace 59-year-old Wolfgang Durheimer at Bugatti. Durheimer reportedly will remain chairman of Bentley for the foreseeable future.

Aston Martin Strengthening Trade Ties With Japan

“As the world’s second-largest luxury-car market, Japan is key to our future plans as we completely revitalize and expand our product portfolio under our Second Century plan,” Aston Martin President and CEO Andy Palmer says.

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