AUGUST 6, 2018

While most emergency-fire-response teams are well-versed in extinguishing fires in gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, a recent fire in a Tesla Model X raised the issue of whether crews should undergo mandatory specialist training.

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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FCA Attempts to Block Roxor; Tesla Develops Neural Network Chips; Nissan Sells Battery Operations

Enabling lightweighting by enhancing bond durability of aluminum
Aluminum is quickly becoming the go to substrate for automotive light weighting applications. It has been projected that by 2025, in North America, 15% of the automotive body sheet content will be using aluminum substrates. This trend generates many challenges, including the need for the development of improved joining materials and techniques. Join Henkel and WardsAuto for an informative and free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 12th at 10:00am E.S.T to learn more about the impact of bonding aluminum on weight.

Don’t Train in Vain: Cybersecurity Lessons from the FTC

Cybersecurity preparedness frequently is a matter of common sense. The key is to demonstrate to your employees why it’s common sense, and to develop and test their knowledge through continual training.

Japanese Import Sales Robust in First-Half 2018

The Japan Automobile Importers Assn. attributes the first-half growth mainly to imports of Japanese cars and trucks from plants they operate in Asia including Toyota’s Hilux and Town Ace trucks from Thailand and Indonesia.

Spain’s SEAT Expands Production in Algeria

Arona and Leon models now are on sale through SEAT dealerships in Algeria alongside the Ibiza, the first model assembled at the Relizane plant from completely knocked-down kits prepared at the automaker’s factory in Martorell, Spain.

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