MAY 11, 2017

Leather, ‘Decotainment’ Find Space in Future Interiors

2017 WardsAuto Interiors Conference
Use of leather and wood isn’t going away, but suppliers and automakers are finding innovative ways to use the premium materials, along with promising alternatives.

Autoline Daily

Mercedes Won't Sell 2017 Diesels in U.S., VW Execs in Hot Water, Vehicle Depreciation Accelerates

Let’s Dance: New Land Rover Disco Hits Trailhead

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It is just as capable as it was in the previous four generations, but adds even more of the Discovery’s trademark versatility and luxury, as well as new connectivity and a design aimed to broaden its appeal.

Land Rover Discovery in Utah

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WardsAuto takes the new Land Rover Discovery 7-passenger SUV above and beyond in southwest Utah.

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Mexico LV Sales Down in April

Fewer selling days relegate April LV sales to second-best for the month, despite light-truck record.

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Eyes Drawn to Chevy’s Equinox Ad

The brand’s “For Everybody, Everywhere” commercial drew nearly 160 million impressions for the week.

See the outlook for the North American auto industry through 2024 at the WardsAuto Outlook Conference on June 6. In addition to our Long-Term North American Sales Forecast, with in-depth detail on WardsAuto's outlook for sales volumes in North America through 2024, we’ll present updates on autonomy, mobility and retail technology. Learn more and register today.

Vehicle Interiors Not Off-Limits for Cutting Weight

2017 WardsAuto Interiors Conference
OEMs and suppliers are drawing upon products and processes to lighten every part of the car, including not only the sheetmetal and powertrain but also the vehicle’s interior, industry officials say during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference.

Future Car Designers Envision New Types of Luxury

2017 WardsAuto Interiors Conference
The College for Creative Studies assignment is the basis of a semester-long class where students compete for recognition and special scholarships.

2017 WardsAuto Student Design Winners and Finalists

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Bentley, Lamborghini and other ultra-luxury brands are bringing utility vehicles to market and Mercedes-Benz is rolling out a pickup truck. What other new types of vehicles can be created as consumers lose interest in traditional luxury sedans? That was the latest challenge to College for Creative Studies transportation design students for the eighth-annual WardsAuto Interiors Student Design Competition.

BMW Looks Upmarket With 8-Series Models

The German automaker says it will introduce an 8-Series coupe next year as part of an upgrade of its product portfolio focused on the luxury segment.

VW Keeping Bentley, Bugatti Brands, Executive Says

Oliver Blume, who heads VW's Porsche brand in addition to Bentley and Bugatti, says cooperation between Porsche and Bentley also has created more than the originally targeted €100 million in annual cost-saving synergies.

Sixt Says DriveNow Cooperation With BMW to Open in Helsinki

DriveNow, the car-sharing business operated by BMW and Sixt, is expanding to Helsinki after growing to 875,000 users, Sixt Chief Executive Erich Sixt said during a conference call on first-quarter results.

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