JULY 5, 2017

When Korean automaker Hyundai began development of its dedicated eco-vehicles nearly six years ago, Kia’s U.S. team was adamant the brand’s entrant be a CUV, not a car.

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The key to future-proofing the automotive industry lies in replacing metal components, big and small. DSM’s automotive plastics are low-weight, high-performance and exceedingly versatile, driving our reliance on fuel into the ground.

GMC Terrain Says ‘Bye-Bye Gear Shifter’

The 5-button, PRNDL key bridge is located at the base of the center stack and ahead of a deep center console the system permits because it does not use a traditional mechanical linkage to the transmission.

Overmolding for Prototyping and Production White Paper
Overmolding is regularly used to manufacture multi-material components for applications in a variety of industries: medical, automotive, electronics, and more. But it’s only recently that it also became a viable and cost-effective prototyping method. This white paper offers a primer on overmolding and insert molding and how these methods can be used for both prototyping and production. Download now!

Aston Martin Looks to Hook Chinese Buyers With V-8

Employing a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V-8 instead of the existing DB11’s 5.2L twin-turbo V-12 is expected to attract Chinese buyers benefiting from tax breaks based on engine capacity.

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GM Korea CEO Resigns Amid Tough Labor Talks, Declining Sales

The resignation and contentious labor negotiations cast a cloud over GM Korea and could be endangering its future at a GM that in recent months has shown it’s willing to shut down or sell off unprofitable global operations.

Life With the Jetsons: Personal VTOL Aircraft Take Off - Well-respected players are beginning to make announcements that may suggest that we are on the cusp of a Jetsons -type air transportation system. With competition heating up, time lines have become aggressive. Uber Elevate believes it will have operational vehicles in the sky within the next five years (and most experts seem to agree.) Read more . . .

SEAT to Deploy New Arona in European Utility Wars

Going on sale in Spain in November, the Arona is based on the recently launched fifth-generation Ibiza. Both vehicles use SEAT parent Volkswagen’s MQB modular architecture.

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Time to Trust the Robot’s Judgement?

The greater the use of data, the better the UBI product will become, Redtail’s Colin Smithers says.

App Aims to Curtail iPhone Use While Driving

Auto Advisory 2.0 continuously monitors the driver’s iPhone to ensure it isn’t unlocked during the trip and advises the driver not to use the device if driving is detected.

German Automakers Act to Head Off Local Diesel Bans

The head of the German automakers' group says all members will offer engine-management software updates for millions of older cars that currently meet older nitrogen oxide-emissions standards.

Volkswagen Resumes Exports to Iran After 17 Years

Importer Mammut Khodro will supply eight dealerships, mainly in the Tehran area, with VW Tiguan and Passat models.

Continental Buys Stake in French Autonomous-Car Company

The German supplier says it will collaborate with EasyMile on environmental sensors, braking systems, safety technologies and automated parking.

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