JULY 31, 2019

ZF Tackling Self-Drivers, Motion Sickness, Side Impacts

ZF and partner 2GetThere are rolling out autonomous shuttles in Europe and the Middle East. Through advanced chassis control, the supplier’s goal is to improve vehicle handling and eliminate motion sickness. And the world’s first external side airbag is in testing.

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ZF Global Technology Day 2019

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ZF Friedriechshafen shed light on several technological advancements earlier this month at its Global Technology Day for international media at a test track north of Dresden, Germany. A 2-speed electric-vehicle transmission, self-driving shuttles, advanced chassis control, motion-sickness research, automated steering for collision avoidance, external side airbags and mobile apps for buying fuel are among the technologies ZF demonstrated.

Audi Unveils Q3 Sportback

The high-riding crossover-style coupe is expected to go on sale in North America next year with a 4-cyl. gasoline engine.

UAW Mourns Closure of GM Transmission Plant in Warren, MI

A union official says dozens of workers from the Warren plant must transfer to GM facilities in Bowling Green, KY; Fort Wayne, IN; Arlington, TX; or Flint, MI.

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