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AUGUST 22, 2017

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Ross Auto Industry’s Remaining Channel to Trump

As negotiations aimed at revising NAFTA get under way, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, 79, occupies a pivotal role between the administration’s trade hawks and key constituencies such as the auto industry.

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Many look to make a difference. At BorgWarner, we’re actually doing it. Every day, we’re innovating new technologies that can be found in efficient gasoline, clean diesel, hybrid and pure electric vehicles as well as in commercial and on/off-highway applications. We’re driven to create a clean, energy-efficient world.

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Ford Testing Oversized Escape? GM Not Giving Up On Passenger Cars, Emissions Going Up in California

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Power Creation.  Power Distribution.  Power Optimization.  It’s what we do. 
Automotive, truck and bus customers around the globe rely on Eaton to help improve fuel efficiency in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment.  We manage mechanical, hydraulic, and electric power efficiently and safely throughout the vehicle, maximizing performance through system integration and intelligent software. Learn more at Eaton.com/vehicle.

Hyundai Gives Green Light to Santa Cruz Pickup

Hyundai's Santa Cruz pickup concept, unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, gets the go-ahead for production.

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ArcelorMittal makes cars stronger and safer from the inside out.
ArcelorMittal’s S-in motion® program incorporates strength, safety and sustainability into lightweight steel solutions for vehicles. See how ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, is making a material difference for automakers at drivesteel.com.

Planets Aligning for Dana’s VariGlide Beltless CVT

Dana is counting on its new continuously variable planetary transmission technology to convince automakers to make the switch from gears to spheres.

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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.

China's Great Wall Denies Contacting Fiat Chrysler Board

The Chinese automaker, responding to reports it had planned to contact FCA about acquiring its Jeep brand, says it has neither negotiated with nor signed any agreements with the Italian-American automaker.

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Magna’s Walker: Fully Autonomous Vehicles Not Here Yet

Artificial intelligence still may not distinguish between “a ball on the road and the child who kicked it,” Magna CEO Donald Walker says.

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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

Ford, China's Zotye Auto to Form Electric-Vehicle JV

Ford says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zotye Auto to build a new brand under which EVs will be sold in China, a country aggressively promoting low- or no-emissions vehicles.

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WardsAuto Flashback – August 2017

More Secure Doors Needed; Financing Tightens; Where is 'Car of Tomorrow?'; GM Motorama Returns; Chrysler-Simca Link; Future Engine Outline; New Imperial Plant; 9.1 Million Sales in '69; NADA Hits Automakers; Chrysler Mod Roof; Lighting Concepts Studied; AMC Subcompact?; Super Car a Hybrid; Chrysler Boosts Eagle Ads; Study Outlines Dealer Operations

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2017 Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend

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The weather cooperated beautifully as more than 1 million enthusiasts and about 40,000 classic cars from around the country converged on metro Detroit for the Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend.

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GM India President Named to Head Korean Operations

Kaher Kazem’s appointment as GM Korea chief partially offsets speculation James Kim’s departure signaled GM is planning to pull out of South Korea.

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Ford Launches U.K. Car-Scrappage Program

In a bid to reduce air pollution by replacing older cars Ford is offering customers a £2,000 discount off a variety of models when they trade in their vehicles registered until the end of 2009.

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Malaysian New-Vehicle Sales Improve 14.3% in July

Industry data shows the 7-month result for new-car sales up 6.1% at 299,273 units and the CV market down 6.1% at 33,737.

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