JULY 17, 2017

ZF’s AKC Solution for Rear-Steering Pickups

To demonstrate the potential gain in agility, ZF has equipped a Ford F-150 to pivot the rear wheels up to 12 degrees in either direction, reducing the turning circle from 48 ft. to 38 ft. (14.6 m to 11.6 m), roughly the same as a Ford Escape CUV.

Get data and analysis covering 5 years of equipment take rates for powertrain, ADAS, safety and other major features. This new WardsAuto Intelligence Report provides a five-year analysis of industry take-rates for over three-dozen powertrain attributes and factory installed equipment types, covering 2012 through 2016 model years. Learn more and Order Now with special early release discount - expires soon!

Civic Si: Affordable Fun

Test Drive
The latest iteration of Honda's performance compact Civic Si is bigger and torquier than its predecessor for a very reasonable starting price.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Infiniti’s Brilliantly Downsized V-6 Turbo Shines

2017 Story Behind 10 Best Engines
Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V-6 delivers 400 hp effortlessly and efficiently.

Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to. Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal. Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there. LEARN MORE

GMC Terrain Says ‘Bye-Bye Gear Shifter’

The 5-button, PRNDL key bridge is located at the base of the center stack and ahead of a deep center console the system permits because it does not use a traditional mechanical linkage to the transmission.

Smart-Charging Tests Aim to Ease EV Burden on Grid

The Electric Nation project is recruiting 500-700 new EV owners and lessees and providing free smart chargers so it can learn from the data and the feedback trial participants generate.

No Smoking: Acura NSX Crushes Quarter Mile

Test Drive
The NSX is a modern technical marvel, as well as an old-fashioned hoot to drive.

Steering Wheels May Go Away but Tires Here to Stay

Mega-Supplier Continental is investing heavily in electrification and autonomous technology, but still sees a bright future for “boring” car tires.

Massive Retooling Readies Toyota Georgetown for Another 30 Years

Launch of the ’18 Camry introduces the automaker’s new TNGA global platform to North America, but it marks only the beginning of the extensive overhaul under way in Kentucky.

What’s Stifling Connected Cars?

Industry Voices
Virtually every connected device gets automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates. Phones, laptops, tablets, fitness wristbands all get patches and upgrades without your intervention - that is, everything except cars.

Aston Martin Applies Formula One Formula to Valkyrie

Drawing large quantities of air beneath the car to feed the rear diffuser, full-length Venturi tunnels running along either side of the cockpit floor generate massive downforce without the need for external body wings.

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