MAY 2, 2018

DS Brand’s X-ETENSE EV Offers Glimpse of Future

The DS X E-TENSE snubs the prospect of a shared, characterless mobility future with an owner’s car that PSA claims is in the same revolutionary mold as the original Citroën DS that caught the motoring public’s imagination in 1955.

JOIN AUTOMATION ALLEY'S TRADE MISSION TO INDIA
Expand your business to one of the world's fastest-growing economies by joining Automation Alley's Trade Mission to India, Sept. 21-29. This award-winning program introduces Michigan companies to high-growth markets and opportunities to diversify products, services and technologies abroad. Travel to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. Attend matchmaking meetings with potential buyers, end users and industry players. Register by May 15.

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Nikola Motors Sues Tesla, April Car Sales Better Than Expected, Porsche Reveals New Cayenne Plug-In

Company Goes from Cookies (the Edible Ones) to Computer Technology

In a Q&A with WardsAuto, Bill Wittenmyer of ELEAD1ONE discusses how far he thinks online car buying will go; talks about the irony of customers supposedly disdaining price negotiating; and polishes his crystal ball for a few predictions on car dealerships of the future.

Limited seating remains for WardsAuto Interiors Conference, May 30 in Detroit.
See keynotes from top designers from General Motors and FCA, nine panel discussions on hot topics like new materials and tech, safety, autonomy and ADAS, and user experience. Meet the designers of the Wards 10 Best Interiors winners of 2018 and see winning vehicles on display. Sign up now!

Porsche Punches Up E-Performance Cayenne

Porsche’s E-Performance line gets a re-engineered Cayenne E-Hybrid early next year.

Boosting Performance and Efficiency of Electric Vehicles through Advanced Adhesive
Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts electric vehicle sales will overtake internal combustion engines within just over 20 years, thanks in part to battery prices coming down sooner than most expect. With every large automaker now working on battery-powered cars, engineers must focus on making new energy vehicles more powerful and efficient than ever before. Sign up for this May 9th webinar now!

Advisory Group Opposes VW Supervisory Board Candidates

Hermes EOS, which advises large institutional shareholders, says it has recommended its clients vote against electing Marianne Heiss and Wolfgang Porsche to VW's supervisory board at its Thursday meeting.

Social-Media Startup to Spread Word About Audi EV

The partnership will see DriveTribe become the hub for content around Audi’s e-mobility activity, culminating in the launch of the first Audi e-Tron EV in late 2018. The platform will create, produce and distribute content as well as nurture a community of e-mobility and Audi enthusiasts.

Tesla Sued for Patent Infringement Over Truck Design

Nikola Motor alleges in a court filing that Tesla's Semi heavy-duty electric truck is "substantially" similar to the design of the hydrogen-powered large trucks it manufactures.

New App Lets Car Dealers Create Fast, Content-Rich Listings

By shooting a series of walk-around photos, Manheim Express users can post a vehicle in 360-degree imagery.

GM Throws Financial Lifeline to Korean Subsidiary

Sources say GM Korea will receive $3.6 billion in loans from its parent company, while minority shareholder Korea Development Bank will receive preferred stock for its $750 million investment in the automaker.

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