NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The Big Story: Lightweighting Innovations

Every nut and bolt is scrutinized for weight savings and so is every door seal, scrap of leather and piece of sound insulation. As vehicles get lighter there are unsung heroes hidden everywhere.

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Consumers expect a lot more from their cars than they did a generation ago, which means you have to think a generation ahead. At Alpha, we’re already anticipating where automotive technology will lead. And we’re working on industry-changing innovations for automotive electronics assembly. For more information on our application expertise, visit AlphaAssembly.com.

Autoline Daily

Samsung Bolsters Automotive Business, Toyota Feeling a Little Rusty, 48V Technology to Bridge EV Gap

UAW President Sees Potential Policy Ally in Trump

“NAFTA is a huge problem. I think his position on trade is right on,” Dennis Williams says of Republican Trump. “When I look at the amount of money that General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Nissan are putting in Mexico…taking jobs away from our country and our communities…I think there should be consequences.”

The Heartbeat of Powertrains, Big and Small.
Powertrains are the heart of combustion engines. At Federal-Mogul Powertrain, we take pride in creating highly-engineered solutions for the toughest engine applications – to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance durability. Our innovative technologies enable optimized friction, support engine downsizing, facilitate higher compression ratios and improve engine performance. Find out how at www.federalmogul.com.

VW to Expand CUV Lineup With T-Roc

The new Golf-based model will slot below the Tiguan and reach European markets in second-half 2017.

Designing for Moldability White Paper
In our second volume on designing parts for moldability, we dig deeper into some of the more complicated design challenges that product designers and engineers face. If your part has complex features that require undercuts and through-holes, see how the use of side-actions, sliding shutoffs and pickouts can be used mold those features. Download your free copy today!

Honda Previews CUV Prototype at Malaysia Auto Show

Smaller than the HR-V, the BR-V is powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC engine which provides 120 hp, making its engine output the highest in its segment, the Japanese automaker says.

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U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Down 17.2% in October

Four of the five weight classes drop in sales.

Audi Discussing 2nd Chinese Joint Venture

Volkswagen's luxury brand, which already builds cars in China in a JV with state-owned automaker FAW, is discussing a long-range collaboration with SAIC, the country's largest automaker.

Canada Class 4-8 Sales Down Again in October

All five weight classes see big drops.

Oz Consumer Agency to Scrutinize New-Car Retailing

The study will review industry practices to help identify risks to consumers and the competitive process, as well as new-car buyers’ purchasing behaviors and expectations.

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