NOVEMBER 13, 2017

2017 Wards 10 Best UX Quick Hits

A summation of all 23 vehicles evaluated as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best User Experiences competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker, as tested.

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Altran Opens Passive-Safety Center in Michigan

Passive-safety features will carry over from today’s cars to the self-driving vehicles of the future, says Keith Williams, Altran’s group chief technology officer.

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Spanish Automakers Scale Back Production Forecast

To fulfill ANFAC’s prediction of 3 million assemblies this year, monthly production from September through December would have to average about 300,000 units, a level reached this year only in March.

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U.K. Franchise Operator Halts U.S. Acquisitions

Pendragon, founded in 1989, expanded into the U.S. in 2000 with the acquisition of Bauer Jaguar, the country’s third-largest Jaguar dealership. It has nine franchise locations in Southern California, including Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin.

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GM China Chief Says EV Sales Will Meet Quotas By 2019

Matt Tsien says GM's joint ventures hope to sell so-called New Energy Vehicles in sufficient numbers by 2019 that the JVs will not need to buy credits from other automakers.

Peugeot Inks Joint Venture Deals With Algerian Partners

The French automaker will invest about €100 million for a 49% stake in the joint venture with three partner companies.

Brazilian Company Buys 50% of Chery's Local Operations

Grupo Caoa, which distributes several brands in Brazil and operates an assembly plant, says it will partner with Chinese automaker Chery to invest $2 billion in Brazil over the next five years.

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