AUGUST 1, 2018

GM Tries to Cook Certainty Into Uncertain Future

CAR Management Briefing Seminars
GM will turn over fewer engine families than it has historically and optimize existing architectures for use in its HEVs, PHEVs and EREVs to help preserve capital, engineering executive Mike Anderson says.

How is the Automotive UX Evolving?
Join us to explore unique technologies and consumer demands for the automotive user experience. Multiple panel discussions, OEM speakers, sponsor exhibits, vehicles on display, and a ceremony for the WardsAuto 10 Best User Experience awards. The event is a must-attend for any OEM, supplier or tech provider whose roles touch this vital part of vehicle design. REGISTER NOW!

Autoline Daily

Detroit Three Fall Behind in Crossovers; Ford Ranger Makes Towing Easier;UPS Tests Electric Delivery Truck

How will YOUR BUSINESS be affected by global production trends and new technologies?
Join us Thursday, September 6 to examine major trends that will reshape the industry. Limited seating remains for the Q3 Wards Intelligence Outlook Conference in Birmingham, MI. Network with OEMs and suppliers, meet Wards analysts and get answers on the most pressing issues facing your business. Register now.

Lambo Aventador Sets Nürburgring Nordschleife Record

Even before the attempt, development engineers were confident after a computer-simulated virtual attempt at the Nordschleife returned a better lap time than the Lamborghini Huracán Performante.

Sleeping It Off on the Road to MBS

The Expedition Platinum is a sleeper because, while it is loaded to the gills with luxury amenities, it wears a down-on-the-farm Ford blue oval badge.

Engineers Losing Confidence in Automakers’ Ability to Meet 2025 Fuel-Economy Rules

Almost half of 486 automotive engineers and designers responding to WardsAuto’s survey say the industry would not be able to meet 2025 targets without job losses or limiting choices for consumers.

Come on Inside, NVIDIA’s Shapiro Offers

Automakers and suppliers around the world lean on NVIDIA’s Drive Xavier and Drive Pegasus supercomputing for their AV programs. With Drive Constellation, they now have access to NVIDIA’s muscle inside the lab.

Survey Says Tariffs Would Change Buying Behavior

In the face of tariffs, 30% of consumers say they would switch to another vehicle, according to a Cox Automotive poll.

Opportunities, Challenges Ahead From Smart Mobility

The auto industry and Silicon Valley will converge to explore the future of mobility at a new summit set for Oct. 25 near Silicon Valley.

‘Will Your Self-Driving Vehicle Need a License?’

When it comes to regulating self-driving cars, a lot of government entities join in.

Mitsubishi Hires VW, Fiat Veteran to Head Advanced Design

Alessandro Dambrosio will lead teams at three design studios – Okazaki and Tokyo in Japan, and Frankfurt in Germany – and will report directly to Tsunehiro Kunimoto, Mitsubishi corporate vice president-design division.

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