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APRIL 28, 2017

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Acura Studying CDX for U.S.

There are only four models in WardsAuto’s U.S. Small Luxury CUV segment, from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Infiniti and Mercedes, but growth is projected.

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SEE – THINK – ACT” is the leading principle for the company itself and also a unique selling point for its technological innovations. ZF applies its comprehensive know-how to come up with not only individual solutions for megatrends like mobility, safety, efficiency and autonomous driving, but also to design comprehensive and intelligent systems.

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GM Posts Strong Earnings, Acura Mulls Bringing CDX to U.S., Mark Zuckerberg Visits Ford

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The HDBaseT Alliance promotes, advances and standardizes HDBaseT Automotive technology, the simple solution for high bandwidth, fast and real-time in-vehicle connectivity. It eliminates cable clutter without compromising performance or quality. For technology or membership info, visit hdbaset.org or valens-automotive.com.

Research Indicates Pollution Threat in Low-Cost Cars

The U.K.’s Emissions Analytics testing firm says in some vehicles, the level of noxious air being breathed in the cabin can be up to 10 times higher than air-pollution figures recorded on the sidewalk as polluted air is driven toward car occupants by the vehicles’ ventilation systems.

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Is it possible to test new control software for ADAS long before the vehicle and environment sensors are even ready? The answer is "YES" through simulation. At the convenience of your own desktop, you can simulate vehicles, roadways, the surrounding traffic, traffic signs, intersections, pedestrians, buildings, obstacles, vehicle sensors, etc., all in a virtual environment. Learn more.

Kia to Spend $1.1 Billion on First India Auto Plant

Analysts speculate the plant’s first product offerings will be a compact sedan that could be exported and a compact SUV being developed exclusively for the Indian market.

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Coal Strike Impact; Continental Motors Soars; The Fin Is In; VW Eyes U.S. Diesels

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Limited Seating Remains for WardsAuto Interiors Conference  -  Available seating is going quickly for WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 9!  Don’t miss keynotes from FCA and BMW design execs, nine panel discussions on new technologies, materials and more, check out Wards 10 Best Interiors winning vehicles on display, network with peers and make new connections.  Register Now.

2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors: Automaker Presentations

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WardsAuto editors met recently with designers and engineers from several automakers to discuss their interiors being reviewed as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition.

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SpeedNews' AeroAuto Conference on May 4, 2017 in Dearborn, Michigan will create synergy between the aerospace and automotive industries by providing a forum for idea sharing, problem solving and development of best practices and bringing leading executives, and decision makers together to build the future.

U.S. Truck, Crossover Sales Drive GM Profit Beat

The No.1 U.S. automaker's Q1 pretax margin was 8.2%, an improvement of 1.1 percentage points.

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Radicals Bit Players in Car of Future

Conservative traditional carmaker influences will see evolution rather than revolution in the car of 2030.

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Autoliv Sees Raw Material Cost Rise of $38 Million in 2017

"What we are saying is that when it has gone this far in the business cycle, one needs to be on the alert," CEO Jan Carlson says.

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Mitsubishi Cuts Ribbon on New Indonesia Plant

The facility will start off producing the Pajero Sport SUV, followed by an all-new 7-seat multipurpose vehicle and the Colt L300 light-commercial vehicle.

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