AUGUST 18, 2017

Aluminum bodies and turbo engines get all the focus, but the all-new ’18 Ford Expedition’s interior gains significant functionality and capability as well.

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BMW Reveals Z4 Concept, Honda Introduces High MPG Diesel, Hyundai Teases New Fuel Cell SUV

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BMW Unveils Concept Z4 Roadster at Pebble Beach

Boasting an all-new look and revised drivelines, the Z4 has been developed in a joint engineering program alongside the new Toyota Supra. The two cars share a common platform, suspension and driveline but are meant to appeal to differing buyers.

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Technology Drive Fueling Scorching-Hot Supplier M&A Pace

Suppliers are likely to close more than 200 deals this year, up 25% from 2016, with much more to come.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Hyundai Shows Off New Fuel-Cell Model

The new model will replace the ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle and is part of an aggressive electrification plan to be executed over the next several years.

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U.K. Plan Aims at Frictionless Trade With EU Post-Brexit

A paper setting out proposals for a future customs relationship with the EU backs a system that aligns the U.K. approach to remove the need for a U.K.-EU customs border.

GM: Connectivity Breathes New Life Into Automaker Prospects

Connected cars are just the beginning of an exciting journey for OEMs, GM's Kurt Hoppe says.

Switzerland Bans New Porsche Cayenne Registrations

The country's road agency says the preliminary ban affects new Cayennes with 3.0L diesel engines equipped with software designed to cheat on emissions tests, but doesn't affect models already registered.

Top Tesla Investors Trim Holdings, Take Profits

Funds held by investors T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Investments sold 48% and 43% of their positions, respectively, during the second quarter to take profits from stock in the electric-car manufacturer, which is up 65% this year.

No Plans to Buy FCA, China's Guangzhou Automobile Says

Guangzhou is the latest Chinese automaker to deny it plans to acquire Fiat Chrysler since a trade publication reported Monday that Fiat Chrysler spurned an unidentified Chinese company's takeover bid.

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