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JULY 8, 2021

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CAR Management Briefing Seminars

August 4-5, 2021

As the automotive industry continues its evolution, stakeholders are challenged to adapt and thrive amid a pandemic and political discord. Join us for two days of thought provoking speakers, unmatched networking opportunities, and a front-row seat to understanding the current and future automotive and mobility ecosystem. Register at cargroup.org/mbs

Toyota Highlander XSE Offers Bold Red Interior

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For 2021, Toyota’s fourth-generation Highlander reveals a sporty side with red-and-black leather trim, firmer suspension and steering feel and 20-in. alloy rims with black accents as part of the newly offered XSE trim, with a starting price of $41,405 with front-wheel drive.

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Rimac-Porsche JV Takes Control of Hypercar Maker Bugatti

Bugatti will remain headquartered in Molsheim, France, while Rimac Group will stay near Zagreb, Croatia, building its own electric hypercars and developing systems and technologies for global OEMs.

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Distracted Driving Webinar – The Smartphone Paradox

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Can the smartphone seen as the ultimate distraction be the paradoxical key to safer teenage driving? Parents in a recent survey believe so. Join our July 13 webinar on distracted driving to find out more.

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EV Batteries Improve but Sustainability Lags

From TU Automotive
In addition to continuous improvement of the current generation of lithium-ion battery systems and the further development of the cells bought on the market, research is fully underway for the next generation of battery systems.

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Managing Mobility Supply Chain During, After Pandemic

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Fathi Tlatli, President-Global Automotive Sector at DHL, discusses effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain.

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U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Continues Free-Fall in June, Foretelling Even Slower Sales

For Wards Auto Subscribers
Sales in July will be hardpressed to match June’s 15.4 million annualized level, and another sequential decline is in the cards for August, as new-vehicle availability continues to worsen before starting to improve in late-summer.

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