JULY 15, 2016

Honda-brand car deliveries were 10.2% higher through June than the first six months of 2016, a period when Toyota’s car volume fell 10.8%, Ford’s was down 9.1% and Chrysler’s plunged 45.4%.

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FCA Makes Huge Jeep Investment, Big Trucks Take Big Tumble, Ford Invests in 3D Mapping Company

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BMW 750i Represents Leading-Edge Technology and Craftsmanship

2016 Story Behind the 10 Best Interiors
The first goal was to position the new 7-Series as the leader in the luxury segment. The second was to create a product that fulfills the needs of the most demanding customers around the world. The third was to design every single piece, corner and detail throughout the car, because the difference lies in the details.

Robots, Humans Work Hand-in-Hand at Ford Cologne Plant

The shock-absorber installation trial is part of what Ford calls Industry 4.0 – the fourth industrial revolution embracing automation, data exchange and manufacturing technologies.

ArcelorMittal is making light of steel
Modern steel solutions are surprisingly lightweight and flexible, offering superior stamping performance for tomorrow’s vehicles with the smallest carbon footprint and lowest cost. That’s why the most enterprising engineers are collaborating with ArcelorMittal on the design solutions of tomorrow. Discover tomorrow’s steel at auto.arcelormittal.com/NA.

Tata’s Revival Plan Focused on Better, Lower-Cost Vehicles

Tata Motors’ reputation and market share peaked earlier in the decade. Sales reached 667,000 units in 2012, good for a 20.2% market share that since has been slashed in half.

SAE 2016 Convergence®
Personal Mobility – Creating a Smart and Autonomous Journey
September 19-21, 2016
Novi, Michigan

SAE Convergence is the dynamic forum where global technology leaders gather to discuss the impact of technology insertion, and the issues critical to mobility electronics implementation. Don’t miss out in 2016! Learn more

U.S. Big-Truck Sales Down in June

For the first six months of 2016, medium- and heavy-duty truck sales were 3.0% less than same-period 2015.

The holistic user experience to be explored Oct 4 at WardsAuto UX.
Join OEM designers, tech companies and automotive suppliers to explore how to merge design, technology, materials and interactivity to create rewarding experiences. See winners of the first Wards 10 Best UX Awards, OEM keynotes, panel discussions, supplier exhibits and more. Network with peers and make new connections. Learn more at WardsAuto.com/ux

Fiat Chrysler to Invest Over $1 Billion in Ohio, Illinois Plants

The plan includes $350 million for its assembly plant in Belvidere, IL, to produce Jeep Cherokee.

Canada Class 4-8 Sales Down 24.4% in June

Year-to-date, medium-and heavy-truck deliveries were 14.3% less than the same period in 2015.

Japan's Aluminium Fabricators Beef Up U.S. Output, Betting on Rising Auto Use

The move is set to intensify competition with rivals such as Alcoa that are aggressively investing in the world's second-biggest automobile market, and with steelmakers defending their traditional auto business through the use of lighter products.

EU to Introduce CO2 Emission Limits for Trucks

The European Union currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the U.S., China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel-efficiency standards.

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