JUNE 1, 2018

FCA, Waymo, Announce Huge Autonomous Minivan Growth Plan

Close on the heels of GM’s announcement of a $3.35 billion investment in autonomous vehicles, FCA and Waymo say they’ll increase their self-driving fleet 100-fold starting late this year

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European Union Set to Impose Tariffs on U.S. Trucks

The EU’s tariffs on certain U.S.-made trucks, automotive glass and motorcycles will stay in reserve until (and if) the World Trade Organization declares the Trump Admin.’s metal duties to be in breach of American global trade agreement commitments.

FCA Makes Big Commitment to Electrification

With the automaker’s focus on premium brands comes a broad emphasis on electrification, including four full battery electrics by 2022.

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FCA Brand Plans Include Broader Lineups, Bigger Emphasis on Electrification

The automaker is focused on covering more market segments with its key Jeep, Ram, Maserati and Alfa brands and increasing transaction prices and volumes. It no longer is resisting the electrification movement, with a long list of plug-in hybrids and full battery-electrics planned.

EU Launching Ambitious Transportation Initiatives

The proposals to modernize Europe’s transport system include an integrated policy for the future of road safety in the next decade, a plan for the development and manufacture of batteries and a strategy for connected and automated mobility.

Ford Adding Second Vehicle at Romania Plant

The as-yet-undisclosed new model will join current production at the Craiova assembly plant, including Ford’s EcoSport small CUV plus the 1.0L EcoBoost engine.

New UTI Campus Expects to Meet Demand for Qualified Vehicle Techs

“As we hear every day from our employer partners, there is a clear, significant and unmet demand for trained automotive and diesel technicians,” says UTI’s Steve McElfresh.

Aisin Develops Hybrid Drive for Automatic Gearboxes

The second-largest member of the Toyota supplier group has designed a 1-motor hybrid system to fit where the torque converter sits in the transmission assembly. The unit initially will be adopted in front-wheel-drive cars with 8-speed automatics.

Chevrolet Takes Lead on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

On top for the week of May 21 is a Chevrolet ad that features real couples who recently began dating. A spokesman shows them a series of Chevys (the Trax, Equinox and Traverse), each fit for a certain relationship stage.

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