APRIL 30, 2018

More Dynamic Lexus ES on Conquest Mission

The new model marks a dramatic departure in styling and performance – including the addition of an F Sport trim to the line – as Lexus looks to appeal to a more driving-oriented, younger buyer and lure customers away from competing brands.

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Lexus Takes the "Premium" Out of Its Hybrids, Global Sales Up in Q1, BMW To Use Magna Lidar System

Magna, Innoviz to Supply BMW With Lidar Technology

The solid-state, high-resolution lidar technology enables Level 4 (highly automated) and Level 5 (completely automated) driving by generating a 3D point cloud of the vehicle’s surroundings in real time, even in multi-lidar environments, Magna says.

Limited seating remains for WardsAuto Interiors Conference, May 30 in Detroit.
See keynotes from top designers from General Motors and FCA, nine panel discussions on hot topics like new materials and tech, safety, autonomy and ADAS, and user experience. Meet the designers of the Wards 10 Best Interiors winners of 2018 and see winning vehicles on display. Sign up now!

Ford VP Says New Focus Offers Level 2 Autonomy

The Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance, provide more interior space for Ford’s midsize models and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency.

Boosting Performance and Efficiency of Electric Vehicles through Advanced Adhesive
Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts electric vehicle sales will overtake internal combustion engines within just over 20 years, thanks in part to battery prices coming down sooner than most expect. With every large automaker now working on battery-powered cars, engineers must focus on making new energy vehicles more powerful and efficient than ever before. Sign up for this May 9th webinar now!

Waves of Off-Lease Vehicles Keep Coming, But Now They’re Different

As batches of formerly leased CUVs, SUVs and pickups descend on the used-vehicle market, they will threaten new-car segments, says Cox Automotive’s senior economist.

Spanish Automaker SEAT to Add 250 Employees

Volkswagen's Spanish division Seat on Monday said it would hire 250 more workers at its plant near Barcelona to respond to plans to increase production.

BMW May Get Subsidies for Czech Republic Test Facility

The Czech government may provide €18.75 million in public aid to BMW to build a test center for autonomous and electric vehicles.

Vergne Wins in Paris to Stretch Formula E Lead

The former Formula One driver, who has now taken three wins in eight races of the all-electric championship this season, led from the start for the Chinese-owned Techeetah team.

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