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A secure technology future underscores U.S. Army's R&D work

2018-01-17

Cybersecurity, batteries, fuel cell power, and autonomous technologies are addressed by the Director of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering (TARDEC) in a Q&A with SAE Magazines.

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2018 NAIAS: FCA turbocharges the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

2018-01-17

The 2.0-L DI turbo A mid-cycle re-freshening brings a new 4-cylinder engine with stop-start technology to Jeep's midsize SUV.

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Achates Power OP engine begins real-world test phase

2018-01-17

Achates' opposed-piston, multifuel engine program enters the vehicle-demonstration, real-world-test phase, with new development partner Aramco.

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2019 Jetta gains space and tech with move to MQB

2018-01-16

Volkswagen finally moves Jetta to the MQB platform, giving the compact more space and technology to keep up with the demanding market.

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2018 NAIAS: Infiniti concept conjures a new-tech Q45

2018-01-16

The design signature for autonomous technologies and connected vehicles could be a car's front-end, and that message--delivered in edgy design language--is a centerpiece of the Infiniti Q Inspiration concept sedan.

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Global supplier opens headquarters in Detroit

2018-01-16

Automotive acoustic and textile solutions global supplier Auria Solutions, Ltd. (Southfield, MI) has established its headquarters facility in metro Detroit.

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2018 NAIAS: Nissan Xmotion blends interior artistry and technology

2018-01-16

The concept CUV's interior is one part woodworker's art show, another part vision of next-gen vehicle connectivity.

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2018 NAIAS: 2019 Kia Forte gets 'smart' CVT

2018-01-16

Kia's next-generation Forte compact sedan gets the spicy exterior design cues of the Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan and improved mpg with the automaker's first intelligent variable transmission.

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Gaining the Manufacturing 4.0 advantage with data-driven in-process testing

2018-01-15

Truck and off-highway manufacturers can benefit from in-process testing (IPT) to compete on a 4.0 footing, according to Sciemetric. IPT and today’s data management and analysis tools offer a relatively easy starting point to boost the intelligence of manufacturing plants.

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2018 NAIAS: Ford unveils 2019 Mustang Bullitt, promises performance EV

2018-01-15

Ford has a new-generation Bullitt Mustang for 2019 and said it will revive the Mach 1 nameplate for a performance-oriented EV in 2020.

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2019 Ford Ranger returns as a midsize with 10-speed and turbo four

2018-01-15

Ford debuts the 2019 Ranger, leveraging a modified version of its T6 global truck platform with new technology for the expanding North American midsize-pickup market.

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2018 NAIAS: Mercedes boosts off-road prowess of 2019 G-wagen

2018-01-15

No one will mistake the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for anything but a G-wagen in terms of styling, but there's even more off-road capability engineered into the new version of Germany's favorite mountain goat..

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2018 NAIAS: New Toyota Avalon gains advanced suspension, lighting systems

2018-01-15

An adaptive variable suspension and a dynamic headlamp system represent brand-first technologies debuting on the new-gen Avalon flagship sedan.

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ZF’s CES blitz underscores industry shifts

2018-01-15

The Consumer Electronics Show has become a centerpiece for advanced automotive technologies, highlighting the huge industry transition driven connectivity and convenience. Partnerships are now a central part of strategic plans, as are forays into new segments into the digital world.

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2018 NAIAS: Lexus unveils concept flagship crossover

2018-01-15

The LF-1 Limitless points to what could be Toyota's most technologically sophisticated production vehicle.

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Chevy unveils larger, lighter 2019 Silverado at Detroit auto show

2018-01-14

Chevrolet preps a lighter and larger 2019 Silverado to wrestle for pickup-truck market share with an all-new Ram and Ford's best-selling F-Series.

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China engine MRO market seeing major boom

2018-01-14

While engine manufacturers fill orders from large operators for numerous new commercial engine types, maintenance costs of older, in-service engines will also continue to rise. Analysts currently estimate that engine maintenance and repair will contribute to nearly 30% of the predicted $25 billion 2018 maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market—with most of the growth occurring in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Nvidia’s newest AV processor: 30 trillion operations per second on 30 watts

2018-01-12

At CES 2018, Nvidia reveals details of its powerful Xavier autonomous-vehicle processor, as well as the even more-powerful Pegasus chipset.

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Super vacuum die casting to the rescue via improved quality, reduced costs

2018-01-10

Due to greater demand for lighter weight products to reduce fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and cost, industries are continuously improving existing products. The net shape capability of emerging technologies presents challenges to traditional casting design, which begs the question: can existing casting methods continue as an industry staple while methodologies improve?

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All U.S. Toyotas to be ‘connected’ by 2020

2018-01-10

Toyota confirms all of its U.S. models will have connectivity capability by 2020 and the company will begin enabling integration with Amazon's Alexa cloud service in 2018.