AUGUST 2, 2017

Auto Engineers See Future CAFE Rules Easing

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Survey results represent a major change in thinking among many key people who create new cars and trucks in the U.S., almost certainly the result of last year’s election.

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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.

Cruze Diesel Shines as Long-Distance Runner

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
We averaged 50.9 mpg (4.6 L/km) over 252.4 miles (406 km) of mostly highway driving, exceeding EPA estimates of 31/47 mpg (7.6-5.0 L/100 km) city/highway.

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

3-D Printing Can Cut Time, Cost in Auto Industry

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
There’s potential to reduce the price tag of developing an entirely new vehicle from $600 million today to just $60 million, says a top official with the DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

U.S. Sales Decline Seventh Consecutive Month in July

How market leader GM deals with its inventory surplus will determine the strength of a summer sell-down.

Mazda: Let Real World Pick Powertrain Winners

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Whether gasoline, diesels or even rotary engines, Mazda believes automakers are in the best position to choose the right powertrain solutions that meet consumer needs and government clean-air mandates.

2017 CAR MBS Wednesday Show Daily

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NADA Fears Fuel Regs Will Hurt Many Car Shoppers

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
“We need to make it possible for people to afford to buy cars,” NADA President Peter Welch says. “We shouldn’t let policies from Washington dictate that.”

Honda Outselling Bigger Japanese Rival Toyota in China

One analyst says a fresher product lineup helped Honda sell nearly 758,000 vehicles in China through the year's first seven months, up 17.6% from year-ago, while Toyota sold nearly 733,000 vehicles in the same period, up 11.4% from year-ago.

BMW: Pricey Carbon Fiber Losing Some Appeal

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
“The main challenge of carbon-fiber materials is still the cost,” says BMW’s Florian Schek.

Hyundai Formally Establishes Genesis Luxury Division

In announcing formation of the new Genesis Div., Hyundai Motor Group says the move was made to enhance response to luxury-car market trends and better meet consumer expectations.

Toyota: ‘Electrification Doesn’t Mean Death of IC Engine’

2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Toyota is developing many powertrains for the future, including a fuel-cell system for heavy-duty commercial trucks, but remains bullish on its latest internal-combustion engines.

German Automakers to Update Emissions Software in 5 Million Diesel Cars

The compromise deal between the German government and Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen and PSA Group-owned Opel, calling for updating engine-management software to cut nitrogen-oxide emissions, is aimed at avoiding bans on diesel vehicles.

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