OCTOBER 4, 2016

Continental Shows Off Its Latest Self-Driver

“Automated driving is a complex system, but we have to make it simple for the end consumer,” says Tom Kenny, a Continental project manager.

ZF becomes technology partner of the Venturi team in Formula E
ZF has entered in a long term technology partnership with Venturi to compete in the FIA Formula E. From the start of the 2016/17 season, ZF will be supporting Venturi with suspension system technology and components, simulation and testing resources and other technology inputs. The principal objective is the design and development of a completely new electric driveline for 2018.

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U.S. Sales Hit Their Peak, GM Makes Fuel-Cells Look Cool, Buick to Make Own Version of Volt

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Pacifica, Fiat Deliver for FCA; Nissan Thinks Small

“Pacifica is outstanding for us in pulling in buyers from CUV utility buyers,” says Michael Downey, vehicle line executive for minivans and large cars for FCA. “It is doing what we wanted, expanding the buyer base” by attracting people new to the brand as well as traditional van buyers and soccer moms.

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E-Class Continues Mercedes’ Hot Streak

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The redesigned Mercedes E-Class shines in each judging criteria of the inaugural Wards 10 Best UX competition. We know $73,000 is a lot of money, but consider the market for midsize luxury cars and the features onboard.

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EU Lawmakers Split Over Way Forward on Emissions Testing

Debate continues as to how much automakers and state governments should be allowed to control type-approval testing.

FCA, Bosch, Continental, IBM to discuss the automotive user experience.
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September U.S. LV Sales Rebound Second Time in Four Months

If recent monthly sales patterns continue in October, expect a strong end of the year, with volumes gaining momentum in November and December.

Least-Expensive Entry Elantra Shines Among Pricier UX Nominees

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Despite its relatively low price tag, the ’17 Hyundai Elantra Limited is a standout for its superior driver-assistance systems, excellent voice control and top-notch navigation and maps.

Toyota, Daihatsu Plot Penetration of Emerging Markets

Japan's No.1 automaker says it will form a joint internal company with its small-car subsidiary to develop and market compact vehicles in emerging countries, with India, Vietnam and Pakistan among potential markets.

Regulator Expects Automaker Compliance With U.S. Self-Driving Car Guidelines

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says he expects "great compliance from the auto industry" with NHTSA's request that they voluntarily provide details of their self-driving cars' systems to regulators.

Turn Up Heat at Home From Car? Ask Ford's Alexa

Ford says by year's end its Focus Electric, Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi will be equipped with Amazon's Alexa service, which uses voice recognition to give instructions to the to control the thermostat, security lights, appliances and other smart devices controlled by the retailer's Echo system.

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