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OCTOBER 10, 2018

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

‘Hey BMW’ Prompts New Branded Voice Assistant

Intelligent Personal Assistant will be compatible with Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana but sends data to BMW servers instead.

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MARKETS

North America: No Apparent End to Nosediving Car Demand

With demand for cars expected to continue declining, it’s likely inventory control measures will increase at plants building cars in 2019

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Fuel-Economy of U.S. Light Vehicles Rose in Model-Year 2018

Increased demand for electrified vehicles kept the average mpg moving upward.

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PROPULSION

Mazda Aims for 100% Electrification By 2030

Mazda will develop two battery EVs, one powered solely by battery and another that pairs a battery with a newly developed range extender powered by the automaker’s small, lightweight rotary engine.

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MOBILITY

Newcomb to Lead Mobility Practice at Wards Intelligence

Newcomb joins WI from C3 Group, a West Coast mobility and events consulting firm, headquartered in the Portland, OR, area.

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DATA

Fuel Economy Index, September 2018

U.S. light vehicle fuel economy index by company, segment group, vehicle type and source for September 2018.

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South Korea Vehicle Sales, August 2018

South Korea vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for August 2018.

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Russia Vehicle Sales, September 2018

Russia vehicle sales by vehicle type and company for September 2018.

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Demographics of New Vehicle Buyers and Initial Vehicle Quality, '18 Model Year

U.S. demographics of new vehicle buyers by vehicle type, gender, age, region, and household income for the 2018 model year. Includes initial quality results - problems per 100 vehicles.

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U.S. Car and Light Truck Specifications and Prices, '19 Model Year

U.S. light vehicle specifications and prices by vehicle type, brand, and model line for the 2019 model year. Includes body style, drive type, wheel base, size, weight, standard engine, and transmission.

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