OCTOBER 20, 2017

Twelve Major Chinese Automakers Commit to ESC

The automakers, who collectively represent 85% of the Chinese market, make the announcement at the launch of Stop the Crash China, an event in Shanghai promoting a range of vehicle-safety technologies including ESC.

ADAS and automated driving functions are driving innovation in the automotive industry, but as systems become increasingly complex, how do you keep the development effort manageable? You can with a well-coordinated tool chain in which perfectly matched tools interact smoothly throughout all development steps. Learn how you can keep your development process efficient and manageable.

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Audi A7 Sportback Updates, Land Rover Concerned About Copycats, VW Plans EV Race Car for Pikes Peak

GTI Color Harmony Inspection Systems
The GTI CHIS allows effective critical color and appearance audits in the automotive industry. Features include three independently controlled luminaires, three levels of illumination, multiple angles of illumination, a wireless remote, ColorGuard II lamp tracking, and casters to easily position the viewer. Conforms to ASTM D1729 and SAE J361 standards. Watch Video

Holden Ends 69-Year Production Run Down Under

After Ford and Toyota already pulled the plug on Australian production, GM Holden follows suit today. The company will continue to employ about 1,000 direct staff and an additional 6,000 across its 200-strong national dealer network.

Autoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and is partner to vehicle manufacturers around the world. Autoneum develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimal protection against noise and heat. Autoneum’s innovations make vehicles quieter, lighter and safer and help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Stinger Is Moonshot for Kia Brand

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The 167-mph Stinger takes Kia to a whole new level in the hierarchy of global automakers.

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Nissan Vehicle-to-Grid Program Spreading in Europe

The scheme, announced at the Nissan Futures event in Norway, has been tested in Denmark and is to begin its European rollout next year. The trial involving a fleet of e-NV200 vans resulted in weekly revenue of €40 per vehicle for their owners.

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Toyota Up, Cadillac Down, Chrysler and Tesla Rise in Consumer Reports’ Study

Transmission and infotainment problems were the top complaints in this year’s survey of vehicles by the publication’s readers.

Audi Says Refinement Key to Second-Generation A7

The new Audi sports a sharp new exterior design, a 48V electrical system, new drivetrains with mild-hybrid properties for added fuel savings as well as a steel and aluminum body structure, a reworked chassis featuring 4-wheel steering and numerous digital interior functions.

Purdue Research Focuses on Rare-Earth Elements

Auto industry demand for rare earths, ranging from neodymium used in electric motors to lanthanum used to produce batteries, is increasing with the growth of green vehicle production.

Bentley Names New Chief Executive

Adrian Hallmark returns to the Volkswagen-owned luxury automaker, where he had been chief of sales before moving to rival Jaguar Land Rover to head strategy.

Get Takata Airbags Fixed, Honda Australia Urges

Most of the vehicles still in need of repairs are owned by people who do not have their cars serviced through the Honda dealer network, or their contact details are not known to the company, the automaker says.

Daimler Q3 Profit Drops 14%

The German automaker says third-quarter sales slipped as the cost of manufacturing diesel engines and other special items outstripped record sales of its Mercedes-Benz luxury models.

The Distrupters: No one technology holds the driverless key, says Cognata

Vehicle simulator start-up wants to drive autonomous car development without hitting the road.

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