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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

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

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

U.S. Sales Soft for Japanese Automakers in July

Truck sales were strong for Toyota and Honda, but not so for Nissan, which recorded a decline from year-ago despite a solid performance from its Titan fullsize pickup.

By David Zoia Editor • Aug. 1, 2018

Lambo Aventador Sets Nürburgring Nordschleife Record

Even before the attempt, development engineers were confident after a computer-simulated virtual attempt at the Nordschleife returned a better lap time than the Lamborghini Huracán Performante.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 1, 2018

Panelists of One Opinion About Multi-Modal Transportation

How to get from point A to B in various steps, with an app platform used to arrange it all.

By Steven Finlay • Aug. 1, 2018

Survey Says Tariffs Would Change Buying Behavior

In the face of tariffs, 30% of consumers say they would switch to another vehicle, according to a Cox Automotive poll.

By Steven Finlay • July 31, 2018

Opportunities, Challenges Ahead From Smart Mobility

The auto industry and Silicon Valley will converge to explore the future of mobility at a new summit set for Oct. 25 near Silicon Valley.

July 31, 2018