JANUARY 12, 2018

All-Electric MEB Platform to Drive New Firsts at VW

The new architecture will consolidate electronic controls and reduce the number of microprocessors, advance the application of new driver-assistance technology and somewhat alter the way cars are built at the German automaker.

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2018 Winner: Infiniti Q50 3.0L Twin Turbo DOHC V-6

The VR V-6 knocks out zero-to-60 in less than five seconds, never seems at a loss for extra punch at highway speeds and its responsive throttle repeatedly brought out the mischievous child in WardsAuto judges.

VW Joins Lightweighting Research Incubator LIFT

Volkswagen Group of America becomes the first automotive OEM to join LIFT, the Detroit-based public-private partnership researching lightweighting solutions for automotive, aerospace and military applications.

No Pedal to Metal in GM's Planned Self-Driving Rollout

GM executives said the automaker has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to allow 16 alterations to existing vehicle safety rules -- such as having an airbag in what would normally be the driver's seat, but without a steering wheel -- to enable the deployment of the Cruise AV.

Automakers, Suppliers Must Refocus to Protect Profitability, Consultancy Says

An estimated 40% of industry profitability will be derived from electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and on-demand mobility services by 2030, BCG says. Existing automakers and suppliers need to act now if they are to get a piece of that action and survive.

Germans Seek Labor Deal as Auto Workers Strike

Some 160,000 workers had already joined industrial action this week to support IG Metall's wage claims, and the union has threatened to call for 24-hour walkouts if talks fail to make progress.

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