SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The Big Story: They're Heeere! Autonomous Vehicles No Longer Science Fiction

It's been 15 years since the U.S. government first challenged developers to create vehicles that could drive themselves. The wait is over.

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2018 Wards 10 Best UX Nominee: Ram 1500 Longhorn

Wards 10 Best UX testing is under way, and WardsAuto editors are evaluating the user experience of 25 all-new or significantly improved vehicles as part of the competition. That means assessing the ease of interacting with the vehicle by way of voice control, driver-assistance systems, phone pairing, infotainment and navigating touchscreens. Today's nominee is the '19 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab, a 4-wheel-drive fullsize pickup with a sticker price of $66,650. (Photos by Tom Murphy)

BMW: Don’t Count Out Diesels in U.S.

A BMW executive tells WardsAuto that new diesel engines are being developed at the automaker’s powertrain engineering center in Steyr, Austria. “You might see also these applications in the U.S.,” he says.

Change born from responsibility
The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the widespread acceptance and worldwide introduction of e-mobility.

2018 Wards 10 Best UX Nominee: Ford Mustang GT

Wards 10 Best UX testing has wrapped up, and WardsAuto editors evaluated the user experience of 25 all-new or significantly improved vehicles as part of the competition. That means assessing the ease of interacting with the vehicle by way of voice control, driver-assistance systems, phone pairing, infotainment and navigating touchscreens. Today's nominee is the '18 Ford Mustang GT, a four-seat sport coupe with a sticker price of $51,470. (Photos by Tom Murphy)

Enabling Lightweight Design with Tapes and Patches
Every aspect of today’s vehicle is being re-examined to meet 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. And because reducing vehicle weight by just 10 percent can improve fuel economy by 6 to 8 percent, introducing mixed materials is an essential part of this effort. Learn how Henkel can help in reducing vehicle weight with this free webinar presented by WardsAuto on Wednesday Nov 7th, at 10am E.S.T.

Concept CUV Previews Third Dedicated BMW i Model

The Vision iNext presages the third BMW i model when it goes on sale in 2021, following the gasoline-electric i8 and the battery-powered i3, in a role BMW says will position it as its “new technology flagship.”

Understanding the Potential of Available Vehicle Data
Connecting cars is about more than connected cars. Visit the free Resource Center to find information for Auto OEMs and Insurers to take advantage of available vehicle data today.

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