APRIL 12, 2018

Buick Hopes Encore Owners Will Buy Up to Envision

“It’s for people moving on up,” says Rick Spina, executive chief engineer for the ’19 Envision CUV.

VW Truck & Hino Form Partnership, Tesla Model Y Production Details, Conti Develops Hydroplaning Detection System

Zero Accidents. Well – almost!
In the future, increased connectivity will be able to protect all road users – almost all. But even today, ZF‘s safety technologies are helping to prevent accidents or at least lower their severity. For ZF, Vision Zero is more than a concept. With high-performance sensors and cameras, we aim for a world without road accidents.

SEG Readies 48V Tech Play as Life After Bosch Begins

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Owned by China’s ZMJ, SEG lays claim to being the world’s largest supplier of stop/start systems. It’s looking for growth through additional high-tech products and a bigger footprint in North America.

IAV Sees Huge Potential With 3D-Printed Pistons

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With 3D printing, a piston can be created one layer at a time, and a super-strong honeycomb lattice can replace the solid material, reducing mass about 25%. The supplier says it will have a 3D-printed piston running in a prototype diesel engine soon.

Mitsubishi’s Most-Viewed Ad Strings Viewers Along

In the most-viewed spot for the week of April 2-8, a violin player is shown vigorously playing over action shots of the ’18 Eclipse Cross, which customers can lease for $189 a month.

Labor Reportedly Troubled by Volkswagen Shakeup

Sources say labor officials are concerned by the Volkswagen board's plans to revamp top management, starting with Matthias Mueller's replacement as CEO by Herbert Diess, head of the automaker's core car brand.

Charging-Station Provider to Build Dedicated Network for GM's Maven

EVgo says its new network will add hundreds of charging stations in U.S. cities where General Motors operates its Maven car-sharing and -rental business.

Sources Say Ford to Hasten Lincoln Rollout in China

Sources say Lincoln plans to build up to five new vehicles in the world's biggest auto market by 2022, starting with the new Lincoln Aviator in late 2019 or early 2020.

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