JANUARY 8, 2019

2019 Winner: Ford F-150 3.0L DOHC Turbodiesel V-6

What clinches it for the Wards judges is the 26 mpg we observed while logging about 800 miles in an F-150 SuperCrew 4x2. That’s the best fuel economy we’ve ever seen in a fullsize pickup.

ZF makes vehicles see, think and act.
ZF combines environmental sensors, such as camera and radar (see) with central electronic control units in the vehicle (think). Intelligent mechatronics in the driveline, chassis and steering system then convert the data into actions (act). Learn more >>

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

Tesla Props Up EV Segment; Daimler Frowns on Platooning; Ford Takes Different Path to Connectivity

Self-driving vehicles are in our future—and they’re the ultimate big data challenge. Engineers and data scientists are working to make them safe, and that requires managing unthinkable volumes of data. Read this white paper to understand the development process and learn how they’re meeting the data management challenges. Learn more >>

Bio-Hybrid Concept Could Solve Huge Mobility Problem

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“Our vision is to launch the iPhone in the field of pedelecs,” says Tim Hosenfeldt, Senior Vice President Technology Strategy and Innovation at Schaeffler. Pedelecs are a special category of electrified bicycles.

Audi Greets New Year With Both Barrels

That is, if it has corrected inventory issues that dogged its U.S. dealers last year. Several of the company’s best-selling models, including the A3, A4 and A5 Sportback, were held up by Europe’s new emissions testing.

ZF Says NVIDIA Partnership Signals Lead on Artificial Intelligence

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The latest version of ZF’s ProAI domain controller technology is up to 600 times more powerful than the first-generation system unveiled just two years ago.

STEM and Literacy Driving Auto Industry’s Future

STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math) has proved successful in exciting students about careers in STEM fields. Adding the arts/design to this mix of skills has resulted in even more well-rounded students, creating a STEAM movement.

GM Cues Up Chevy Silverado Ad Blitz

GM does not release what it will spend on television, print, digital, outdoor and direct-to-consumer, but Chevy advertising chief Paul Edwards admits “It will be significant.”

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