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DECEMBER 6, 2017

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Nissan Targeting High Kicks Volume Despite No AWD

The Juke-replacement Kicks originated as a CUV for the Brazilian market, where it appeals to families, so changes had to be made for the U.S.

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Global Sales on Record Pace, Velodyne Improves Lidar Tech, Ford Upgrades Super Duty

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GTI Color Harmony Inspection Systems
The GTI CHIS allows effective critical color and appearance audits in the automotive industry. Features include three independently controlled luminaires, three levels of illumination, multiple angles of illumination, a wireless remote, ColorGuard II lamp tracking, and casters to easily position the viewer. Conforms to ASTM D1729 and SAE J361 standards. Watch Video

Trucks Could Nudge 70% Share in December as U.S. Sales Likely Post Another 17 Million-Plus SAAR

U.S. demand will have to stay close to the 17 million-unit SAAR level early next year for inventory not to again become a problem of excess.

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Zero Accidents.
Well – almost!
In the future, increased connectivity will be able to protect all road users – almost all. But even today, ZF‘s safety technologies are helping to prevent accidents or at least lower their severity. For ZF, Vision Zero is more than a concept. With high-performance sensors and cameras, we pursue our goal of a world without road accidents.

Toyota Looks to 2018 – and Beyond

Toyota’s VP sees bright future, whether for sales of the Japanese automaker’s all-new Camry sedan in the coming year or for mobility devices down the road.

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Kia Touts Extensive Improvements to ’19 Sorento

The cabin’s newly added technology better caters to consumers seeking a premium CUV that’s “hugely refined, incredibly rugged, with class-leading roominess...and now with standard 7-passenger, 3-row seating on every trim level,” Kia executive Orth Hedrick says.

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Top Auto Trends - Industry Report
The auto landscape is changing — how can you grow your pipeline and secure your future? This colorful report uses real data from brands like Honda, Tesla and Mazda to help marketers identify unique audiences earlier, nurture brand value, and target high-value segments more competitively. Download Free Auto Report Here.

Chevrolet Employees Star in Most-Watched Car Ad

Chevy has a new take on its signature theme of using “real people (not actors),” this time with real Chevy employees. The ad emphasizes the importance of family and relates how all customers can get the Chevy employee discount on certain models.

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SAE International Career Counselor Series
Are you looking for career enhancement resources to help you develop or sharpen skills such as goal-setting or stress management? Get relevant information you can implement immediately. 

More Fuel-Efficient Trucks Raise Fuel Economy in November

Model-year improvements, plus a small gain in EV sales, pushed the market average upward, opposing the traditionally negative impact of growing truck sales.

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2018 Cool Parts Calendar
Request a free Proto Labs 2018 Cool Parts Calendar and keep all your projects on track next year. Every month you’ll see a custom part made possible through 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and the innovative companies behind the design of those parts. Request your free calendar today!

Electric Taxis Plying Streets of London

The first of what is expected to be a fleet of more than 9,000 of the battery-electric-powered black cabs arrives just weeks ahead of London's ban on new taxis that are not hybrids or are not emissions-free.

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German Automakers Forecast Strong 2017 Sales

The VDA lobbying group predicts registrations in Germany will increase at least 3% year-over-year to between 3.3% and 3.5%, bolstered by steady economic growth, high employment levels and low interest rates.

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How will advanced mobility impact the auto industry?  
We will explore this question and more at the next WardsAuto Outlook Conference on Tuesday, December 12 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, MI. Also included: EV market update, economic forecast from GM economist, and the WardsAuto Barometer.  Register now

EU Oversight of New-Car Rules Under Debate

European Union legislators want to empower the European Commission to conduct regular audits of national-level car-approval authorities, a move opposed by several countries led by Germany.

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