AUGUST 14, 2017

Weak Charging Infrastructure May Stall EV Growth

The growing number of EVs, coupled with lengthy charge times and the inability of many EVs to accommodate various types of fast chargers could lead to 1970s style gas lines at charging stations in the future.

Autoline Daily

Why Honda Can Survive On Its Own, Infiniti Reveals Retro Racecar, Could Chinese OEM Buy FCA?

Power Creation. Power Distribution. Power Optimization. It’s what we do.
Automotive, truck and bus customers around the globe rely on Eaton to help improve fuel efficiency in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment. We manage mechanical, hydraulic, and electric power efficiently and safely throughout the vehicle, maximizing performance through system integration and intelligent software. Learn more at Eaton.com/vehicle.

Nissan to Build Renault Models at Russian Plant

Sources close to Nissan Russia say candidates for assembly at Nissan’s St. Petersburg plant may include the Renault Kadjar compact CUV and the Renault Koleos compact SUV.

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Australian Consumer Agency Comes Down on Automakers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission draft report on its study of the new-car-retailing industry comes weeks after it accused Ford Australia of misleading customers and accepted assurances from GM Holden it will obey consumer laws.

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.

All U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Up in July

For the first time this year, U.S. heavy-duty trucks pull off year-over-year growth, coming in 13.1% ahead of last July.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
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Trump's NAFTA Autos Goals to Collide With Industry as Talks Start

More than any other industry, autos have been the focus of President Trump's anger over NAFTA, which he blames for taking car factories and jobs away from America to low-wage Mexico.

Car2Go Reports Big Gain for One-Way Car-Sharing Service

North America’s one-way car-sharing service, Car2Go, saw a significant increase during the first six months of 2017.

Double-Digit Gains Across Board for Canada Big Trucks in July

For the second month in a row, heavy-duty truck sales outperformed last year’s volumes with double-digit gains.

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