NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Kiekert Proposes ‘Smart Doors’ to Eliminate Dings

The supplier’s latest iteration of the e-release latch is a first step toward autonomy. NuEntry-Latch eliminates the need for exterior door handles, which reduces weight and locking system complexity.

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PSA to Cut Some Opel Models; Toyota & BMW Post Earnings; Lamborghini Debuts EV Supercar Concept

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Hyundai Kona Could Arrive Early

The Korean automaker could use the sales infusion in the U.S. from its new subcompact CUV.

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GM Racing to Raise Inventories of Chevy Equinox

The Detroit automaker lost 850 units of Equinox production daily during the nearly month-long walkout in Ingersoll, ON, Canada, leaving GM with 39,648 units in stock for a 39 days’ supply.

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RoButt Sits Down on the Job

Ford’s specially developed robot can simulate 10 years of seat wear and tear in just three weeks.

Electric-Van Maker Plans Tests in California, Ohio

Workhorse Group, whose customers already include United Parcel Service and FedEx, says it will test its new lightweight N-Gen electric van in several unnamed cities in California and Ohio beginning in first-quarter 2018.

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Survey Shows Mixed Messages on Digital Auto Retailing’s Progress

Dealers overwhelmingly say they are progressive and willing to adopt more digital retailing tools, but what that means is open to interpretation.

Tesla Buys Maker of Automation Equipment

Tesla is buying privately held Perbix Machine, a Minnesota-based designer of automated manufacturing equipment that has been a supplier to the electric-vehicle maker for nearly three years.

Local Leaders Rally Support for Embattled GM Korea

To many, the outpouring of support for the U.S.-owned company is reminiscent of the Korean economic crisis of the late 1990s, when citizens donated family gold jewelry and other precious metals to help refill their nation’s empty coffers.

Don't Stiffen Car-Emissions Targets, German Minister Warns EU

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says in a letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker it is important "that we do not stifle the innovation power of the automobile industry by overly tight (European Union) legislation."

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