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U.K. Engine Output Hits 2 Million for First Time
The 2 million milestone was reached as the September build rose 3.9% to 248,463 units. Domestic demand rose 11.1% to 120,905 units, but export orders fell 2.0% to 127,558.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 6, 2017 -
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U.K. Funds Driverless Car Testing Infrastructure
The projects are the first to be funded from the government’s £100m Connected and Autonomous Vehicles testing infrastructure program. Industry will match the government funding, The Engineer magazine reports.
Nov. 6, 2017 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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IAC Opens Tailored Interiors Plant in Poland
The new location will serve as the supplier’s center of excellence for highly crafted cut-and-sewn and hand-wrapped components, starting with premium instrument panels.
Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Electric Taxis Undergoing Final Testing in London
Having been put through rigorous testing, including extreme weather conditions in the Arctic and Death Valley, the EVs now face the final challenge as six of them are tested on the streets of London.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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SEMA Sees Profit in Aftermarket ADAS
While at the OE level the price of ADAS technologies may be going down, and their availability across various model lines is going up, some still see aftermarket ADAS as necessary well into the future.
Nov. 3, 2017 -
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BCG Now Bullish On EVs
The consultancy says cost declines will make battery-electric vehicles an attractive purchase for consumers post-2025. Until then, continued government pressure – and incentives – will be needed to prop up demand.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Tesla Opens Permanent Store in Spain, Second Planned
The 6,030-sq.-ft. (560-sq.-m) store in an exclusive area of Barcelona has display areas for Model S and Model X vehicles – the Model 3 introduced in late July will not be available – but no service area. Test drives will be available.
By Jorge Palacios • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Swedish EV Manufacturer Announces Production Launch
The Uniti is a light EV made from sustainable composite materials and boasting features such as a fully electronic steering system and a full-screen head-up display, as well as a unique approach to safety and sustainability.
Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Buick to Get Busy With EVs, Brand Chief Says
GM Vice President Duncan Aldred declines to offer specifics about the Buick EV plan but says the strategy will employ a number of electrification plays.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Lear Breaks Ground for Seating Plant in Indiana
Construction of the 240,000-sq.-ft. plant will start immediately, with production of seats due to begin in April 2019. The factory will employ about 875 workers who will transfer from Lear’s existing facilities in Hammond and Portage, IN.
Nov. 1, 2017 -
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Hyundai’s First Twin-Turbo V-6 Arrives in G80, Stinger
The automaker’s direct-injected V-6, also bound for the smaller Genesis G70 sedan, features a sodium-filled stem and head on each exhaust valve, which the automaker says is an industry first among V-6s. The powertrain is one of more than 30 contenders in the 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines competition.
Nov. 1, 2017 -
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Range Rover Velar Hits CUV Sweet Spot
Land Rover launches its stylish ’18 Range Rover Velar into the key premium midsize CUV market and company officials say they expect it to be the brand’s best seller.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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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.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 30, 2017 -
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Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain
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.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 30, 2017 -
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Supplier Chassix Acquires Aluminum Casting Business
Benteler Automotive Farsund’s casting business consists of a highly automated aluminum foundry in Farsund, Norway, designing and producing lightweight aluminum structural castings, Southfield, MI-based Chassix says.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Supplier Unveils New Polymer Bearings for Hybrids
Rheinmetall Automotive’s KS Gleitlager subsidiary introduced two highly wear-resistant materials, KS R53L1 polymer for crankshaft bearings and Polymer KS R55L1 for gasoline-hybrid connecting-rod bearings at the recent Frankfurt auto show.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Chinese Company Fields Electric CV for U.S. Market
Ryder, which owns and leases commercial vehicles, is the exclusive sales and service network partner for Chanje. Vehicles will be available at Ryder locations in strategic U.S. markets by year’s end.
By Alysha Webb • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Electric, AI and Autonomous Feature Heavily in Tokyo
Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Lexus concepts feature one or more of the three technologies, while Mazda unveils new engine tech and Subaru hints at the next-generation WRX.
Oct. 26, 2017 -
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EV Charging Infrastructure Chaotic, U.K. Group Says
“Almost every day companies are announcing their latest foray into the electric car market, but the charging network threatens to be the weak link,” says Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 25, 2017 -
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Smart Headlight Meant to Make Night Driving Safer
When Eviyos is in use, the appropriate pixels are automatically switched off as soon as oncoming traffic is detected to prevent drivers of oncoming vehicles from being blinded, developer Osram Opto Semiconductor says.
Oct. 25, 2017 -
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Jaguar, Land Rover Embrace Electrified Future
For now, a 48V electric system isn’t in the plan, but JLR engineers are pursuing electrical components that can be shared between Jaguar and Land Rover, yet are capable of being tuned to reinforce each brand’s identity, Larsen says.
Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Don’t Let Double-Data Entries Haunt Dealerships
Many dealers fail to recognize how redundancies can wreak havoc on all areas of their business.
By Mo Zahabi • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Toshiba Develops More Powerful Lithium-Ion Battery
Toshiba says the new battery can give a compact electric vehicle a drive range of 198 miles (320 km) after only six minutes of ultra-rapid recharging – three times the distance possible with current lithium-ion batteries.
Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Nissan Stretches e-NV200 Electric Van’s Range 60%
“With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last-mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections,” says Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director-Nissan Europe.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2017 -
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Highly Awarded BMW I-6 Remains Close to Perfection
“The main reason why we have kept the inline 6-cyl. is there is no other way to have the smoothness or the responsiveness, the turbine-like feeling when revving the engine,” says Markus Rülicke, BMW’s head of construction design for in-line petrol engines.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 23, 2017
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