APRIL 3, 2019

Propulsion

‘Superknock’ Leads List of Engine Downsizing Downsides

Small-displacement, direct-injected turbocharged engines are all the rage when it comes to improving fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. But the punchy diminutive powerplants also come with some tough engineering challenges.

ZF makes vehicles see, think and act.
ZF combines environmental sensors, such as camera and radar (see) with central electronic control units such as the ZF ProAI (think). Based on the data, intelligent mechatronics in the vehicle driveline and chassis systems execute the required vehicle motion control (act). ZF applies its know-how to help develop solutions for mobility megatrends like safety, efficiency and autonomous driving.

Advanced Technology

AEye Bucks Trend With Its Intelligent Solid-State Lidar

Most autonomous vehicles in development rely on centralized computers to do all the data crunching necessary to determine the correct path forward. Start-up AEye is taking the opposite approach with smart lidar it says offers higher resolution and is more flexible and faster moving.

Don't Miss Focus: AI & Autonomy

Interested in how artificial intelligence and autonomy is being implemented in vehicles? Come to the Wards Intelligence FOCUS: AI and Autonomy conference April 11 and see specifics on exactly how the industry is implementing AI and where it is going.

March U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Do Show Plenty of Spring

March’s sales results show the slow start to the year was truly softer than underlying demand and the forecast for the year of 16.9 million units is still firm.

First-Quarter 2019 North American Production Outlook Shaved 36,000 Units

There is a good chance the second-quarter outlook will be lowered, unless demand significantly rebounds in the spring from the weaker-than-expected Q1.

World Vehicle Sales Down 5.1% in February

Though several big markets saw moderate growth, sales were down in most of the world.

U.S. Light Vehicle Sales, March 2019

U.S. light vehicle sales for March 2019 presented in interactive Excel tables and charts. Expandable reports highlight results by Company, Source, Segment, Model Line and Power Source by units or market share. Includes SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates), Top 15 models by vehicle type, and filterable flat file to query or export to external reports.

World Vehicle Sales, February 2019

World vehicle sales by region for total vehicles and light vehicles for February 2019.

North America Production Schedule Q2, April 2019

North America manufacturer's production schedule by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country for 2nd quarter 2019 (April 2019 update).

Mexico Truck Sales by Weight Class, February 2019

Mexico truck sales by weight class for February 2019.

China Vehicle Production, February 2019

China vehicle production by vehicle type and manufacturer for February 2019.

China Vehicle Sales, February 2019

China vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for February 2019.

Asia Vehicle Sales, December 2018

Asia vehicle sales by company region, company and country for total vehicles and light vehicles for December 2018.

Spain Vehicle Sales, March 2019

Spain vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for March 2019.

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