OCTOBER 30, 2017

Chevy Bolt’s Success Stings Volt Stablemate

A sale is a sale, but automakers historically dislike it when one product in the portfolio cannibalizes demand from another, because it can erode profit margins and frustrate marketers and production planners.

ArcelorMittal makes cars more sustainable from the inside out.
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, creates lightweight steel solutions for lighter cars that deliver more miles per gallon. See how ArcelorMittal is making a material difference to meet today’s sustainability goals and to benefit tomorrow’s world.

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Environmental Downside of EVs, NHTSA Wants New AV Rules, Toyota Struggles To Make Solid State Batteries

Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain

2017 Story Behind 10 Best Engines
The ’17 Accord Hybrid touts impressive fuel-economy of 49/47 mpg city/highway. Not bad for a spacious, upscale 5-passenger sedan that’s closer to large than midsize.

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U.K. Could See Stiffer Distracted-Driving Sentences

Life sentences will be introduced not only for motorists who cause a fatality while using their cell phones but also for those who cause death by dangerous driving and for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink or drugs.

How will AI reshape the auto industry?
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World Vehicle Sales Rose 4.6% in September

Demand improved year-over-year across all regions, with significant gains seen in the largest markets.

Volkswagen Brand Anticipating Increase in Q4 Profit, Sales

Volkswagen says operating profit at its core brand for the July-September period doubled to €728 million, aided by cost cuts and workforce reductions.

Hyundai Affiliate Announces Panorama-Sunroof Airbag

VIDEO INCLUDED: The airbag prevents a passenger’s body from being thrown out of the car through the sunroof in a rollover accident, says Hyundai Mobis, the parts-making subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group.

Ford Australia Revives Young Driver-Safety Program

Driving Skills for Life offers hands-on driver training in four key areas: hazard recognition, vehicle handling, distracted and impaired driving, and space and speed management. The program is adding cyclist and pedestrian awareness training.

Chinese Automaker BYD Says 2017 Profit Could Fall 20%

The automaker backed by U.S. investor Warren Buffett posted a 5 billion yuan profit in 2016, up 80% year-on-year, but says increased competition in the hybrid- and electric-car markets could depress this year's profit between 15.1% and 20%.

U.K. Motorists Shoot First, File Claims Later

A study by Accident Exchange, an accident-vehicle-replacement company, shows the use of dashboard-camera footage following car accidents has risen 285% since 2015.

Reports Say Continental Negotiating Purchase of Israeli Cyber Firm

Israeli media reports the German supplier is in talks to purchase Israel's Argus Cyber Security, whose technology protects connected cars against hacking, for $400 million.

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