MARCH 20, 2017

Automakers are embracing and investing in mobility services, including hailing and sharing ventures. Will vehicle ownership become a thing of the past?

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What’s Really Going on With CAFE, Automakers Cut Production, France Clears Opel of Diesel Wrongdoing

Injection Molding Part Design for Dummies
Our 65-page “Dummies” book provides the perfect injection molding primer for those new to the manufacturing process and a helpful refresher to seasoned product developers who want a reference guide when designing molded parts. Read about the various techniques used to achieve well-designed injection-molded parts accompanied by detailed illustrations that can bring clarity to a sometimes complicated process. Get your free copy today!

A Mini for the Masses

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The Countryman is the biggest, most practical Mini ever. There’s no need to shoehorn passengers into the back seat or leave the cargo at home. And the Small CUV isn’t missing any of the brand’s fun-to-drive DNA.

Optimized Color Inspection Systems
GTI’s Color Harmony Rooms are optimized color inspection systems for automotive interior and exterior coatings and trim. We will work with you to design a harmony room for your inspection needs. After installation, GTI can provide an onsite audit to ensure that standards are met. To maintain accurate viewing conditions, relamping programs are offered. Learn more.

’17 Mini Countryman

GALLERY
The new Countryman is distinguished mostly by its size. There are some exterior tweaks here and there, but the biggest benefit for buyers will be the added elbow room and cargo capacity.

The Road to Innovation Begins at WCX
Embrace the evolution of the automotive industry at WCX, the premier technical event for exploring new avenues of innovation. Scout the latest products and services, find next-generation solutions, and preview mobility’s next big breakthrough. The opportunities are endless—register today at wcx17.org/register .

WCX™17: SAE World Congress Experience
April 4-6, 2017
Cobo Center – Detroit, MI

North America Light-Vehicle Production Down 4.4% in February

Big gains in Mexico output were not enough to outweigh losses in the U.S. and Canada.

RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS
Our mission is to offer innovative mobility solutions that stand for clean air, fuel efficiency, driving pleasure and reliability. MAHLE develops inspiring solutions for customers and addresses issues of vehicle purchasers with our key topics: Clean Air, both inside and outside the vehicle, Fuel Efficiency, Driving Pleasure and Reliability.

GM Korea Hopes Chevy Bolt Will Strike Down Bad News

Despite the rash of problems and negative publicity in the first few months of 2017, GM Korea remains confident about meeting its record domestic-sales target of 194,000 vehicles.

Limited Seating Remains for WardsAuto Interiors Conference - Available seating is going quickly for WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 9! Don’t miss keynotes from FCA and BMW design execs, nine panel discussions on new technologies, materials and more, check out Wards 10 Best Interiors winning vehicles on display, network with peers and make new connections. Register Now.

Volvo Focused on Electrified Future

CEO Hakan Samuelsson says the push of emissions legislation will be joined by the pull of consumer demand wanting the cleanliness and convenience of electric vehicles.

SpeedNews' AeroAuto Conference on May 4, 2017 in Dearborn, Michigan will create synergy between the aerospace and automotive industries by providing a forum for idea sharing, problem solving and development of best practices and bringing leading executives, and decision makers together to build the future.

Opel Didn't Cheat on Emissions, French Regulator Says

In announcing it has closed its investigation, France's consumer-protection agency says its investigation into whether General Motors' European unit cheated on emissions tests "did not bring to light any evidence of fraud."

2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Kia Sportage

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WardsAuto editors are evaluating about 30 vehicles as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition. Today's gallery focuses on the Kia Sportage, a 5-passenger CUV with a sticker price of $33,395.

Ex-VW Chief Piech's Porsche Stake May Be Up for Sale

Other members of the Porsche and Piech families may have a chance before May 30 to purchase ex-Volkswagen CEO Ferdinand Piech's 14.7% stake in the family-controlled holding company that controls 52% of VW Group's common stock.

U.K. Government, Auto Industry Gather to Talk Tech

A bill now pending in a House of Commons committee is designed to help position the U.K. as a global destination for the development of ultra-low-emissions and connected and autonomous vehicles.

Opel Deal Could Open Peugeot to World Markets, Report Says

Robert Peugeot, head of PSA Peugeot's strategy committee, says the French automaker's purchase of General Motors' Opel subsidiary, will allow it "to conquer the rest of the world step by step."

Looking Beyond Insuring ‘Normal’ Auto Risk

Insurers must evolve to get a bigger slice of the auto mobility business, industry experts say.

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