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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

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Durango SRT Delivers UX for Driving Enthusiasts

2017 Wards 10 Best UX
Constantly improving ADAS and human-machine interfaces are making automated driving possible, but FCA shows us clever UX design can make driving fun and engaging for as long as we want.

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Change driven: First-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive with its brands Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg is addressing the challenge of increasing driveline electrification with developments including a new kind of modular battery pack and a 90-kW electric traction unit. The company’s booth at 2017 IAA (Frankfurt, Germany) highlights a large exhibit dedicated to electric mobility. Visit Rheinmetall Automotive at booth F26, Hall 8.

Hyundai Europe Keeping Eye on Chinese Brands

The Korean automaker, which entered the European market 17 years ago, has its sights set on becoming the No.1 Asian brand in the region by 2021.

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Multi-Source Overhead Luminaires for Color Evaluation
GTI’s multi-source overhead luminaires will help you to evaluate color with confidence. They comply with ASTM D1729, SAE J361, ISO 3668, and BS-950 Part 2. A certificate of product conformance (NIST traceable) is included. Available in four and five foot lengths, with up to five different light sources. Learn More

Mazda’s Compression-Ignition Tech Too Little, Too Late

The automaker’s proprietary Spark Controlled Compression Ignition technology may challenge diesel, but the increasing popularity of EVs may prevent the technology from going mainstream.

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Daimler Tests V2V Platooning, OEMs Don’t Like Paying Tesla EV Credits, Subaru & Suzuki Tokyo Concepts

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Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to.  Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal.  Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there.  LEARN MORE

Volvo Adds XC90 Production to U.S. Plant Plan

Automaker to add XC90 SUV production at its South Carolina factory, boosting its investment to $1.1 billion.

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Stymied by U.S., Chinese Investors Drop Bid for Stake in Mapping Firm

The group failed to win approval from a U.S. national security oversight board.

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Technology Aims to Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions

“Our detection system warns drivers hundreds of meters or even a kilometer or two ahead of an actual animal crossing, giving them time to take precautions,” biologist Fernanda Delborgo Abra says.

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Chinese Automaker's S. African Plant Nears Completion

The aim is to build 50,000 vehicles a year by 2022.

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Self-Driving Car Backers' Ads Target Congress

Sweeping legislation is sought.

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