JULY 20, 2017

Parts Makers Push Case Against BAT, Drastic NAFTA Changes

Manufacturing costs will rise significantly, suppliers say, and the result will be fewer, not more, U.S. jobs.

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Audi Gives High-Speed Robo Rides, Buick Shedding Its Old Man Image, How NAFTA Could Impact Auto Industry

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Buick Regal GS Finally Gets Its Props, Brand Chief Says

GM executive Duncan Aldred says he always thought the car should pack a large, naturally aspirated engine recalling historic Buick GS models such as the ’65 Riviera. The new Regal GS uses a V-6 with 310 hp.

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WardsAuto Flashback – July 2017

New Nash Near; Independents Gain Share; Supplier-Strike Threat; Ford TECHNA Bows; Road Runner Sizzles; Carburetors to Stay; Ford Autonomous Cars; Cadillac Cool on SUVs

Life With the Jetsons: Personal VTOL Aircraft Take Off - Well-respected players are beginning to make announcements that may suggest that we are on the cusp of a Jetsons -type air transportation system. With competition heating up, time lines have become aggressive. Uber Elevate believes it will have operational vehicles in the sky within the next five years (and most experts seem to agree.) Read more . . .

Honda Accord Interior Opens Up

It was a deliberate decision not to use colors that contrast strongly against the Accord’s ivory, gray or black seating and trim choices.

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Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Develop New Side Airbag

Toyoda Gosei and Toyota create a new side airbag for use in a variety of models, regardless of whether they are small or large.

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.

Hyundai Upbeat About New China Plant Despite Boycott

Hyundai wanted to launch the soon-to-open Chongqing plant three years ago. But the automaker put it on the back burner and instead built its fourth Chinese plant in Changzhou to meet government demands.

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Volvo, Geely to Collaborate on EVs

A new 50/50 JV will be headquartered in China and allow technology to be shared by Volvo, Geely and Lynk vehicles.

Report Says Continental in Talks to Buy Stake in Mapping Firm

The automotive supplier is not commenting on a magazine report saying it is in talks to obtain an 8%-10% stake in HERE, a German digital-mapping firm jointly owned by automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen.

Turkey Official Denies Daimler, BASF Under Investigation

Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek says press reports that the government is investigating automaker Daimler and chemicals manufacturer BASF "are completely false," adding the country welcomes German investors.

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