APRIL 17, 2019

Toyota Reveals Highlander Details Ahead of New York Show

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
Hybrid fuel economy increases, as does cargo room thanks to a 2.4-in. increase in overall length compared with its predecessor. Meanwhile, the interior is luxury-inspired with details like ambient lighting in high grades.

ZF makes vehicles see, think and act.
ZF combines environmental sensors, such as camera and radar (see) with central electronic control units such as the ZF ProAI (think). Based on the data, intelligent mechatronics in the vehicle driveline and chassis systems execute the required vehicle motion control (act). ZF applies its know-how to help develop solutions for mobility megatrends like safety, efficiency and autonomous driving.

Lincoln Touts Sculpted Look, Quietness of All-New ’20 Corsair

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
The smallest Lincoln utility vehicle is “a dramatic translation” designed to turn heads, says David Woodhouse, the brand’s design director.

Autoline Daily: Industry News for April 17

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2020 Jaguar XE Interior All-New, With No Hard Plastic

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
“In the previous XE, we had too many exposed hard plastics in the car. And we got heavily criticized for it.” Jag Design Director Ian Callum says.

Genesis Mints New Concept in New York

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
“Innovative UX” can be found inside the all-electric coupe, including seven screens mounted on or around the steering wheel.

Putin Visits Daimler’s New Russia Plant

The factory’s annual initial capacity is 25,000 units. It will build Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans and GLC, GLE and GLS crossovers.

Toyota’s Carter Bullish on 2019 U.S. Market

New York Auto Show
“We’re still (forecasting) at 16.8 million” U.S. light-vehicle sales in 2019, Bob Carter says. “But I’m not going to be too surprised if it eases into 17.0 (million) or more this year.”

Hyundai Venue CUV, Sonata Sedan Debut in New York

New York Auto Show
Hyundai’s latest CUV offering, with a reworked version of the automaker’s 1.6L Gamma engine, will be assembled in Ulsan, South Korea.

New Mercedes-Benz GLS Revealed in New York

New York Auto Show
The latest GLS won’t see U.S. deliveries until the year’s fourth quarter, but the German automaker is already extolling its advances, including a new 482-hp gasoline-electric mild-hybrid drivetrain in an initial range-topping GLS 580 4Matic model.

Mitsubishi’s U.S. Chief Has Big Plans for Brand

New York Auto Show
Mitsubishi is targeting “90-plus” percent coverage of the U.S. market, says Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors of America. “With this coverage, I know for a fact we can double our sales,” he says – without specifying a time frame.

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