SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Genesis to Mark New Phase With Repositioned U.S. Dealer Network

The move to refranchise U.S. retailers is expected to cut the luxury brand’s dealer body in half, a strategy designed to deliver a better customer experience and improved profit margins.

The future of driving – more time and safety for you
ZF is developing technologies for autonomous driving. With our intelligent assistance systems, we are already paving the way. Autonomous vehicles offer more safety, and the freedom to do other things while moving from point A to B. What you choose to do is up to you.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

Kia K900’s Staggering Repair Costs, Suzuki Abandons China, Ford Teases Electric Crossover

Change born from responsibility
The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the widespread acceptance and worldwide introduction of e-mobility.

Maker of EV Chargers Promises Emotion, Flair

Wallbox’s three smart and always-connected electric-vehicle charging units include the 6.3-in. Pulsar; Commander, with touchscreen functionality; and Copper, featuring facial-recognition access control.

Enabling lightweighting by enhancing bond durability of aluminum
Aluminum is quickly becoming the go to substrate for automotive light weighting applications. It has been projected that by 2025, in North America, 15% of the automotive body sheet content will be using aluminum substrates. This trend generates many challenges, including the need for the development of improved joining materials and techniques. Join Henkel and WardsAuto for an informative and free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 12th at 10:00am E.S.T to learn more about the impact of bonding aluminum on weight.

Denso Subsidiary Ups Investment in AI Hardware Firm

Denso subsidiary NSITEXE, a developer of semiconductor components enabling automated driving, is one of the lead investors in ThinCI’s $65 million series C funding round.

Understanding the Potential of Available Vehicle Data
Connecting cars is about more than connected cars. Visit the free Resource Center to find information for Auto OEMs and Insurers to take advantage of available vehicle data today.

2018 Wards 10 Best UX Nominee: Volkswagen Jetta

Wards 10 Best UX testing is under way, and WardsAuto editors are evaluating the user experience of 25 all-new or significantly improved vehicles as part of the competition. Today's nominee is the '19 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium, a fully redesigned compact sedan with a sticker price of $27,795.

Ford’s Late-Summer Pitch Most-Watched Car Commercial

The Ford ad that finished the week of Sept. 2 in first place collected 337.1 million impressions. It lets viewers know the ’18 Explorer XLT 4X2 can be leased for $229 a month.

Four Elements of Next-Generation Vehicle Merchandising

INDUSTRY VOICES
A new study indicates few dealers feel confident in their ability to provide the merchandising that buyers expect, much less use it to differentiate themselves from competing dealers.

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