SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

BMW Transforms Steyr Plant for Modular Engines

Even as VW’s emissions scandal hurts demand for diesel engines, BMW’s retooled plant in Steyr, Austria, is flexible enough to respond by quickly ramping up production of modular gasoline engines with little disruption.

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Nissan Reveals Updated Leaf, Mini’s Wild GP Concept, Who Might Buy FCA?

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Mercedes Reveals Updated S-Class Coupe, Cabriolet

Going on sale in North America in mid-2018, the upmarket 2-door models adopt subtle styling changes, revised equipment and new engines in a move that brings them into line with the recently facelifted S-Class sedan.

Thermoplastic Material Selection for Injection Molding
With thousands of commercial thermoplastics on the market, determining the optimal material for your application is no small task. This guide will help simplify material selection by providing a technical look at common thermoplastics resins and detailed analysis of their properties. Download your free copy today!

EV Start-Up Featured at Low-Emissions-Vehicles Event

Richie Frost, company director and chief technical officer, says Detroit Electric will use the show to announce its plans to launch a range of all-electric passenger vehicles after the recent receipt of $1.8 billion from a joint venture agreement.

The Things They Teach in College These Days

“I tell students this is a game-changer for our industry and anything you can immerse yourself in to get prepared will be to your advantage,” Elgie Bright of Northwood University says of dealership e-commerce.

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Mini Reveals Radical John Cooper Works GP Concept

Arguably the most radical-looking Mini concept to appear since BMW purchased the U.K. automaker in 1994, it serves to convey the sub-brand’s plans for an even more aggressive GP model than the first- and second-generation models launched in 2006 and 2013, respectively.

ArcelorMittal makes cars more sustainable from the inside out.
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, creates lightweight steel solutions for lighter cars that deliver more miles per gallon. See how ArcelorMittal is making a material difference to meet today’s sustainability goals and to benefit tomorrow’s world.

PSA, AImotive Take Next Step With Level 4 Autonomous Tech Project

The new test will take cars up to speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) along 186 miles of dedicated French highway sections.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

F1 Racing’s Williams Engineering Unveils EV Concept

The engineering house says its FW-EVX suggests a future with lighter, safer, greener EVs with longer range and better performance.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to. Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal. Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there. LEARN MORE

Next VW Chief Should Be Outsider, German Politico Says

Bernd Althusmann, the leading candidate for the premiership of the German state of Lower Saxony, Volkswagen's second-biggest shareholder, suggests the successor to incumbent CEO Matthis Mueller be "completely unstressed by all conceivable automobile scandals.

Revised U.S. Autonomous-Car Guidelines Coming, Sources Say

Sources say the Trump Admin.'s revised guidelines for self-driving cars, to be revealed next week by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in Ann Arbor, MI, come in response to automakers' calls for removal of legal barriers to putting the vehicles on the road.

Trump Admin., States on Collision Course Over Fuel Rules

Opposition to the President Donald Trump's suggestion he may roll back fuel-economy standards is being led by California, which can seek exemption from federal policy under the Clean Air Act.

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