AUGUST 31, 2017

Smart’s Frankfurt Concept Aimed at Mobility

Key elements include a newly interpreted front end with a curvy headlamp design and a large trapezoidal grille – both featuring black-panel displays Smart claims will allow future models to offer more personalization and communication possibilities.

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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Cummins Unveils Electric Semi, Porsche Shows Off New Cayenne, Magna Develops Autonomy-In-A-Box

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.

Nissan Football Spot Scores As Most-Viewed Car Ad

The Nissan spot celebrates the return of football season by giving fans and past Heisman Trophy winners a chance to experience the brand’s lineup of models including the ’17 Titan.

Toyota Australia Says Goodbye to Aurion Production

The Japanese automaker’s big V-6 family sedan racked up more than 110,000 sales on the domestic market, with another 70,000 units built for export in its 11-year production run.

Honda to Fit Electric Strategies to Varying Markets

The Tokyo government is demanding Honda and other Japanese automakers provide battery technology alongside hydrogen as a mass energy-storage solution.

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

Rare Oz Registration Plate Auctioned for Millions

The registration plate issued by the Australian state of New South Wales brought the gavel down at a remarkable A$2.45 million, according to Shannon Auctions.

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.

Kia Teases Ceeʼd Premium Fastback-Hatchback Concept

The concept’s elongated coupe styling clearly aims at bringing a sporting edge to the C-segment car and probably targets younger, aspirational consumers.

European Union Enacts Stricter Vehicle-Emissions Testing

The new testing scheme, called Real Driving Emissions, is meant to measure everyday driving conditions and to narrow the gap between road tests and laboratory results.

Magna Announces New Technology for Autonomous Vehicles

Magna says its Max4 system combines cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors and a computing platform integrated into the car's body, eliminating rooftop sensors, while automakers will be responsible for completing the systems to enable autonomous driving.

German Court Rejects Owners' Claims in Dieselgate Case

The court in Braunschweig, Germany, says owners didn't deserve compensation because vehicles in the country had not lost road certification after their diesel cars were found to have been fitted with emissions-test-cheating software.

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