FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Formerly of BMW, Biermann Wears Many Hats at Hyundai

The Kia Stinger, Genesis G70 and the new Hyundai N performance brand are among the fruits of Albert Biermann’s work for Hyundai. He was recently promoted to run all R&D and testing – including crash, durability and electrification – for the company.

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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Feb. 8

VW Adds More Power to Jetta; VW Willing to Share EV Platform; Winter Weather Kills EV Range

Vehicle Owners Beware: Radar, Vision Systems Need Calibration

At the recent NADA expo, Bosch displayed its ADAS calibration fixture, which can be set up in front of a vehicle and communicate with its onboard diagnostic port to make sure the radar and camera sensors are functioning properly.

Jaguar Land Rover Loses £3.4 Billion in Q4 2018

JLR attributes the drop in fourth-quarter 2018 sales and profit to a decline in sales in the Chinese market, which negated a slight rise in sales in Europe and the U.S.

Second City Does the Chicago Auto Show

Chicago Auto Show
Kia Motors America Chief Operating Officer Michael Cole had been scheduled as an event’s keynote speaker, but he had to cancel.

2020 Toyota Tacoma Prepares for More Competitors

Chicago Auto Show
At the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota executive Jack Hollis talks to Wards about the midsize pickup segment getting bigger and more competitive.

Nissan, Kia Debut Refreshed Compact CUVs in Chicago

Chicago Auto Show
Both CUVs see changed exteriors, while the Sportage gets some new interior elements.

Ford to Invest $1 Billion in Two Chicago Plants

Chicago Auto Show
Factory improvements will include advanced manufacturing technologies such as state-of-the-art body and paint shops.

2019 VW Jetta GLI Gets Closer to Its Golf GTI Cousin

Chicago Auto Show
The sixth-generation performance sedan “has the heart and soul” of a Golf GTI, VW says.

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