CCC Introduces CCC ONE Platform for OEMs
The hyperscale platform connects car manufacturers to CCC’s network of insurance carriers, collision repairers and third-party service providers, helping them realize measurable value from connected car and vehicle data.
Strong August U.S. Vehicle Sales ‘Small Step in Right Direction’ for Auto Industry
Edmunds is forecasting August sales of 1.53 million new cars and trucks in the United States, which would be an 8.2 percent jump over July and a 1.3 percent increase over August 2016.
Chrysler Pacifica Wins Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Lightweighting
The body system, which shed 168 pounds, utilized high-strength steels and large amounts of dual-phase and hot-stamped material grades for improved impact protection at reduced weight.
Production of 427 Shelby Cobra Competition Racecar Goes Full-Throttle
The authentic turnkey racecars will represent the final cars available from the original Competition big-block Cobra series that started in 1965.
Toyota, Mazda Will Explore Possibility of Building U.S. Assembly Plant
As part of a newly inked alliance, Toyota and Mazda said they will “explore establishing a joint-venture plant” in the United States.
Arkansas Drivers Now Can Operate Three-Wheeled Polaris Slingshot with Valid Driver’s License
Drivers in Arkansas now can operate Slingshot with a valid state driver’s license rather than the previously required motorcycle endorsement.
Ford Mustang GT Owners Can Use Quiet Modes to Stay in Neighbors’ Good Graces
A 911 call from an annoyed neighbor led to the development of Quiet Exhaust and Quiet Start, known as “Good Neighbor Mode” among Mustang engineers.
CIC: In War on Counterfeit Auto Parts, OEMs Find Strength in Numbers
Since their first meeting in 2014, members of A2C2 have been working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to crack down on sales of counterfeit airbags and other automotive parts.
Border Tax, NAFTA Exit Could Hurt U.S. Auto Industry
A Boston Consulting Group study concluded that car prices, vehicle sales, supply chain decisions and industry employment all could take a hit from the proposals.
Australian SaaS Provider Infomedia Launches Online Parts-Ordering System for Fiat Chrysler Dealers and Body Shops
Microcat Auto PartsBridge (APB) will support Fiat Chrysler’s certified wholesale parts program, which is designed to make Fiat Chrysler dealerships more competitive against aftermarket parts suppliers.
Publisher’s Perspective: They May Have Their Keys …
By 2020, 90 percent of all new vehicles will be transmitting data to somewhere. The question is, who owns the data?
New E-PACE SUV Combines Ultra-High-Strength Steel, Aluminum, Composites to Achieve ‘Jaguar Dynamics’
“Throughout the vehicle body, the intelligent use of lightweight materials delivers the optimum balance of stiffness, strength and weight,” Jaguar said.
