AUGUST 30, 2017

Gen II Chevy Volt Propulsion System Shockingly Good

2017 Story Behind 10 Best Engines
“The key was to be better in every measurable way,” says GM Global Vehicle Chief Engineer Barry Walkup.

Change driven: First-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive with its brands Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg is addressing the challenge of increasing driveline electrification with developments including a new kind of modular battery pack and a 90-kW electric traction unit. The company’s booth at 2017 IAA (Frankfurt, Germany) highlights a large exhibit dedicated to electric mobility. Visit Rheinmetall Automotive at booth F26, Hall 8.

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How will ADAS, highly automated driving and electrification projects impact your embedded software development process? The engineering community will share their knowledge and experience in developing technology solutions to meet these new and growing challenges at the dSPACE Technology Conference taking place Oct. 17-18, 2017, in Plymouth, Michigan. Learn more.

UAW Cleans House Over Training-Funds Embezzlement

UAW President Dennis Williams said in a letter to union members, “We have pushed for, and implemented, needed reforms at the (UAW-FCA National Training Center) in an effort to prevent future misconduct.”

Technology Underpins Luxury in New Bentley Coupe

The new 2+2 coupe features a bold exterior design and luxurious new interior as well as a new, advanced weight-optimized platform supporting innovations such as a 48V electrical system and an upgraded version of Bentley’s uniquely configured W-12 engine.

Third-Gen Porsche Cayenne Revealed

Styling changes are conservative, but higher output engines and lighter weight overall translate into a faster Cayenne off the line.

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

Mini Cracks Open Mobility Window With Concept EV

The concept combines many of the classic Mini design elements and proportions used by the third-generation Cooper, together with newly developed cues conceived around the 4-seater’s electric driveline and optimization of its aerodynamics.

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 Production Resumes, Hyundai Says

The Korean automaker says its joint venture with Chinese automaker BAIC resumed production after it resolved a dispute with a supplier of fuel-tank components over non-payment.

Officials Say China Likely to Delay Announcing Green-Car Quotas

Automakers and industry officials expect China to formally announce new sales quotas for all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles within days or weeks, but enforcement would not begin until 2019 to give manufacturers more time to prepare.

Indian Cabinet Vote Could Raise Levies on Luxury Cars, SUVs

India's goods and services tax on new vehicles is 18% or 28% with an added 15% levy on luxury cars and SUVs, but the cabinet has approved an "enabling law" allowing the surcharge to be raised to 25%.

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