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Mahle Group Takes Control of Thermostat JV

The former BTTI JV’s thermostat products are an important component of Mahle’s portfolio, managing complex thermal-management tasks by intelligently controlling energy flows.

Sept. 6, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Sept. 4

Ford Merging with VW in Europe? WLTP Creating a Bit of Havoc; Baojun Shows New Small Electric Car

Sept. 4, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Why Time Is Now for Updated NCAP

An updated NCAP won’t necessarily prevent more accidents or reduce the human error that is a leading cause of these accidents. However, its implementation will better protect vehicle occupants and pedestrians when accidents occur – saving more lives.

By Christopher O'Connor • Aug. 30, 2018

Fleets Replaced Quicker in U.K. Than in Europe

A recent study finds the average time before a U.K. fleet vehicle is replaced is 3.9 years, while across 12 other European countries vehicles are changed every 5.7 years.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 29, 2018

Truck Sales Skyrocket, But How Did That Happen?

What is causing the keen interest in these vehicles, and how are automakers responding to this demand?

By Richard Reina • Aug. 28, 2018

Denso Makes Major Investment in HMI Technology

The Denso investment accelerates JOLED’s development and mass production of in-vehicle OLED displays, which are used for human-machine interfaces in automobile cockpits to deliver key information to the driver quickly and accurately.

Aug. 27, 2018

Can Auto Industry Resolve Hot Car Issue?

More than 830 children have been killed by vehicular heatstroke since 1990. The vehicle, working with sensors, could automatically turn on the air conditioning and send a call for help if anyone is trapped inside.

By Gil Dotan • Aug. 21, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 20

Car Sales Red Hot in Russia; BMW M8 Wins 1st Race; MPG Freeze Will Lead to Fewer EV Sales

Aug. 20, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 17

New Mustang Cobra Jet Unveiled; Magna's SmartAccess Technology; VW Doesn't Need More Economy of Scale

Aug. 17, 2018

Longtime WardsAuto Contributor Herb Shuldiner Dies

WardsAuto contributor Herb Shuldiner remembered for his tenacious reporting and deep knowledge of auto industry.

Aug. 17, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 16

SEC is Investigating Tesla; VW Offers Bold Color Palette; Bollinger B1 Already Gets a Face Lift

Aug. 16, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 15

How Automakers Can Free Up Billions in Capital, Infiniti Teases Electric Concept, Big Truck Sales Soar

Aug. 15, 2018

How to Free Up Billions in Capital

We all know this is a cyclical industry. When the next downturn comes, “Confessions of a Capital Junkie” will provide the inspiration for what needs to be done.

By John McElroy • Aug. 15, 2018

Trade Group: U.K. Clean-Air Zones Need Publicity

A British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Assn. study shows four out of 10 small- and medium-sized businesses are unaware that clean-air zones (CAZs) will start to be implemented in towns and cities across the U.K. as early as next year.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 14, 2018

Help Make Being a Mechanic Cool Again

An initiative reaches out to students, parents and guidance counselors to improve the image of the auto technician.

By Fredrick Standfield • Aug. 13, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 10

Ford to Run Mustang in NASCAR; Mazda Diesel Has Disappointing MPGs; Chevy Silverado Goes Tow Crazy

Aug. 10, 2018

TransUnion Analysis Says Many Consumers Refinance Auto Loans

The study indicates the average decrease in auto loan debt service for those seeking a payment reduction was $52 per month.

By Steven Finlay • Aug. 9, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 9

SEC Investigating Elon Musk for Fraud, GM’s New Fuel Management System, Parking Brakes Get Expanding Role

Aug. 9, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 8

Ford Rolls Out Exoskeleton Tech Globally; Musk Considers Taking Tesla Private; GM Pickups Rack Up Test Miles

Aug. 8, 2018

GT X Experimental to Guide Vauxhall Design

The GT X Experimental brand concept for the mid-2020s will provide a template for the future design of Vauxhall’s production cars.

By Alan Harman • Aug. 8, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 7

Electrification to Reduce Trans Gears; Sanctions on Iran Impact OEMs; Jaguar E-PACE Impressions

Aug. 7, 2018

Hypercar Promises Heart-Pounding Driving Experience

Named after a bird of prey, the street-legal Milan Red’s characteristics includes 1,325 hp, 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.47 seconds and a top speed exceeding 250 mph (400 km/h).

By Paul Myles • Aug. 7, 2018

Don’t Train in Vain: Cybersecurity Lessons from the FTC

Cybersecurity preparedness frequently is a matter of common sense. The key is to demonstrate to your employees why it’s common sense, and to develop and test their knowledge through continual training.

By Kynzie Sims • Aug. 6, 2018

Hospitality, Rightly So, Invades Workplace

Thanks to companies such as Google, with the catered breakfasts and shuttles delivering employees from home to work and back, hospitality is the buzzword in human resources today.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 2, 2018

Tone Down Trade Rhetoric, Tough Tactics, Mexico Says

A key Mexican trade representative says talks sped up this week after a pause and expresses optimism a deal can be reached with the U.S. before an Aug. 25 deadline.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 2, 2018