SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

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E-Tron First Volley in Audi’s Big Shift to Electrification

The automaker is planning 10 battery-electric vehicles by 2025, a number of plug-in hybrids and mild hybridization of almost everything else.

Small Rebound Forecast in September for U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales

Inventory is expected to enter Q4 somewhat on the high side, creating an opportunity for a year-end thrust in retail sales.

North America Light-Vehicle Production Up 2.1% in August

Light-truck production continued to soar at the expense of car output.

EV Market Having Growing Pains, Expert Says

Industry analyst Asad Farid notes most forecasters predict battery costs will fall as production scales increase, but he believes that reduction will be offset by higher material prices.

Software Helps Cars Feel Their Way

Tactile Mobility says 95% of data used by smart and autonomous vehicles is visual. However, to mimic and even surpass human driving capabilities, company founder and CTO Boaz Mizrachi says, these vehicles not only must see the road but also “feel” it.

DATA

% Factory Installed Electronic/ADAS Equipment on U.S. Cars and Light Trucks, '18 Model Year MIDYEAR

U.S. electronic equipment installation rates on cars and light trucks by company, brand, and model line for the 2018 model year. Includes ADAS, navigation, sound, and entertainment systems.

% Factory Installed Equipment on U.S. Cars and Light Trucks, '18 Model Year MIDYEAR

U.S. equipment installation rates on cars and light trucks by source, company, brand, and model line for the 2018 model year. Includes air conditioning, power equipment, leather seats, and styled wheels.

% Powertrain Installations on U.S. Cars and Lt. Trucks, '18 Model Year MIDYEAR

U.S. powertrain installations on cars and light trucks by source, company, brand, model line for the 2018 model year. Includes number of cylinders, displacement, fuel system, configuration, transmission, brakes, 4WD/AWD, and stability control.

Japan Vehicle Sales, June 2018

Japan vehicle sales by vehicle type, company, and model line for June 2018.

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