JULY 25, 2018

FCA executives soldier on with a planned presentation of Q2 financial results despite the death of former CEO Sergio Marchionne.

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RIP Sergio Marchionne; Ford Creates Autonomous Vehicle Unit; Porsche Unveils New Macan

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.

Some Americans More Likely Than Others to Buy Chinese Cars

Chinese brand awareness is practically non-existent among U.S. consumers, according to an Autolist survey.

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.

Trade Battle Dims GM’s Outlook

GM also warns trade rhetoric between Washington and Beijing risks souring relations and could result in a potential boycott of U.S. goods by the Chinese similar to how China turned against South Korean imports earlier this year.

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.

New Engine Lineup to Accompany Facelifted Macan

The entry-level turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl. gasoline engine in the base Macan is expected to receive a moderate increase in power, from the existing 248 hp to around 256 hp. Further up the lineup, the changes look to be more significant.

Ram 1500 – 2018 10 Best Interiors Award Acceptance

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Ryan Nagode, chief designer, head of RAM/Dodge/SRT-interior studios, and Jon Gaudreau, interior design manager, accept a 10 Best Interiors trophy during a ceremony at the 2018 WardsAuto Interiors Conference.

Kia Launches South Korean Sales of All-Electric Niro CUV

Kia hopes the EV will add to the 200,000 Niro models sold globally since its 2016 introduction. The Korean automaker has received more than 5,000 pre-orders for the Niro EV in South Korea since the car was first revealed earlier this year.

PSA Profit Jumps as Opel Turnaround Takes Root

Cost-cutting at Opel, which had lost a billion dollars a year under General Motors ownership until last year, helped the division record a half-billion euro profit for a 5% operating margin.

Audi Reveals Larger, More Sophisticated Second-Gen Q3

At the heart of the high-riding Audi model is the latest generation of parent company Volkswagen’s MQB platform. It offers improved mechanical packaging as well as greater levels of rigidity that give the new Q3 enhanced levels of refinement, Audi contends.

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