OCTOBER 5, 2018

How Will Artificial Intelligence Handle Mom, Mother-in-Law?

At this week’s WardsAuto User Experience Conference, a Harman executive raises a delicate question about whether it makes sense to use artificial intelligence to model and adapt to all driving styles – both conservative and overly aggressive.

2018 WardsAuto User Experience Conference Wrapup

More than 300 people attended this week's WardsAuto User Experience Conference to discuss and learn about the latest trends in voice control, artificial intelligence, driver assistance and the human-machine interface. Click here to see WardsAuto coverage of the conference.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 5

Chevy Bolt EV Sales Plunge, Autonomy’s Impact on Automakers, Chinese Market Slowing Down

How do more mobility startups get their start in Michigan? One way is PlanetM Startup Grants. With over $1 million in available funding, these grants help mobility companies deploy and test their technologies on Michigan roadways within closed or real-world environments. To learn more about PlanetM Startup Grants, click here .

VW’s Electrification Drive Hits Speed Bump

Production of the automaker’s first highly touted MEB vehicle won’t begin until 2020, rather than 2019 as originally planned.

Know What Car Dealership Customers Want, and When

By meeting them where they are, a dealership can give desired information rather than another shrill “BUY TODAY” voice in the crowd.

Enabling Lightweight Design with Tapes and Patches
Every aspect of today’s vehicle is being re-examined to meet 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. And because reducing vehicle weight by just 10 percent can improve fuel economy by 6 to 8 percent, introducing mixed materials is an essential part of this effort. Learn how Henkel can help in reducing vehicle weight with this free webinar presented by WardsAuto on Wednesday Nov 7th, at 10am E.S.T.

Automakers Fitting Technology to User Experience

A new ecosystem is developing around user experience, according to Ford’s Chris Atkinson, who says engineers and designers are making decisions now about technology that will appear on cars in five years.

SEAT Claims First-Ever CNG-Powered SUV

The Arona TGI is the fourth vehicle in the Volkswagen-owned brand’s lineup to use compressed natural gas, joining the Leon, Ibiza and Mii.

Peugeot Designers Getting Into Training

Canadian train manufacturer Bombardier has tapped Peugeot’s Global Brand Design Lab to reset its design language and improve its brand awareness among consumers.

New Tax Law Could Threaten Auto Dealers

There’s a lot at risk when rolling the dice with the Internal Revenue Code and the IRS’s interpretation of it.

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