FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Premium Seating Fits with AVs, EVs and CVs, Recaro Chief Says

Recaro is synonymous with sports-car seating, but the same attributes that drivers love also makes them excellent for use in electrified and autonomous vehicles.

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Daimler Suspected of Using Diesel Defeat Device

The software programs allegedly were tailored to the specific demands of various cycles in the U.S. emissions-testing procedure, allowing the Mercedes-Benz diesels to run in an ultra-clean state but only for limited periods of time.

GM Korea Seeks to Freeze Union Wages, Trim Benefits

An internal company memo says GM Korea is seeking to freeze union members’ wages, limit future pay raises to the inflation rate, eliminate bonuses which last year amounted to roughly $10,000 per worker; and cut certain other benefits.

Celebrating Excellence -- 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

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More than 500 engineers and executives attended the 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines celebration in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. Photographer Jeff Kowalsky captures the festive mood at the reception beforehand and during the awards ceremony, now in its 24th year.

Lamborghini Opens Fifth French Showroom in Paris

The first French showroom to feature the brand’s new interior design offers opportunities to “touch and feel” the world of Lamborghini. The Collezione Automobili Lamborghini range of clothing and accessories has a dedicated area in the showroom.

Ford F-150 2.7L Ecoboost Twin Turbo V-6 -- 2018 Award Acceptance

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Peter Dowding, chief engineer of global engine engineering at Ford, accepts Ford F-150 award at 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines ceremony.

U.K. Supercar Maker Says Thunder Demand Booming

Lister says 22 customers placed orders for the Thunder, priced from £139,950, on the first day of announcing the new model to be built at its Cambridge factory some 60 miles north of London.

Hungry Bug Raises Stink in New Zealand Import Market

The industry says vehicle supply is expected to come under pressure, initially after three car carriers were ordered out of New Zealand waters and a fourth vessel voluntarily diverted because of the would-be invasion of the brown marmorated stink bug.

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