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FCA, Detroit Looking for Artists to Create Mural for New Mack Ave. Complex Who says an industrial manu- global open call to artists to to convert two existing Mack Av- facturing facility has to be ugly? create murals that will comprise enue facilities into a new assem- Not FCA. This Valentine’s Day, one of the largest municipal bly site for a new, three-row, full- company representatives joined art installations in Detroit’s his- size Jeep SUV and the next-gen- a Detroit art program -- the Of- tory. eration Jeep Grand Cherokee. fice of Arts, Culture and Entre- City Walls Detroit has worked FCA is also investing $900 mil- preneurship and City Walls De- with FCA to identify the canvas- lion at Jefferson North to retool troit murals program -- in show- es for the murals near FCA’s new and modernize the plant for ing the city some love, said FCA auto assembly plant, Frazier continued production of spokesman Kevin Frazier. said. FCA announced recently FCA and the City issued a that it would invest $1.6 billion CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

The 2019 Buick Regal was singled out for its improved dependability. GM Earns Top Dependability Marks in J.D. Power Survey by Jim Stickford built and more dependable than same-age vehicles were in previ- Dependability is a great reason ous years. However, the rapid in- to love a car, which perhaps troduction of technology is put- makes releasing the J.D. Power ting increased pressure on de- 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability pendability, so it would not be Study (VDS) the week of Valen- surprising to see problem levels tine’s Day appropriate. plateau, or even increase, over “Love is in the air,” said J.D. the next few years.” Power spokesman Geno Effler. The study, now in its 31st year, “Maybe it’s the proximity to measures the number of prob- Valentine’s Day or maybe it’s that lems per 100 vehicles (PP100) ex- owners see dependability of their perienced during the past 12 three-year-old vehicles improving months by original owners of in 2020. According to the J.D. their three-year-old vehicles, Ef- Power 2020 VDS,overall vehicle fler said. The 2020 study meas- dependability improved 1.5 per- ures problems in model-year 2017 cent from 2019.” vehicles. A lower score reflects Effler said that among Detroit au- higher quality, and the study cov- A rendering of the Sound wall at Southeastern High School showing where artists will create several murals. tomakers, Cadillac showed con- ers 177 specific problems siderable improvement with a re- grouped into eight major vehicle duction of 35 PP100 from 2019. categories. Other above-average brands with Following are key findings of Another UAW Official Enters a Guilty Plea strong improvement included Lin- the 2020 study vehicle. Depend- by ED WHITE Jones, who had Pearson’s job be- “The UAW needs to be led by coln (by 28 PP100), Ford (by 20 ability improves, but at a slower Associated Press fore becoming national president men and women of integrity who PP100) and Buick (by 15 PP100). rate: The industry average in 2020 in 2018. are dedicated to bettering the General Motors Company re- is 134 PP100, which is an improve- DETROIT (AP) – A former sen- Jones hasn’t been charged in a lives of the hard-working mem- ceived five segment awards: for ment of just 2 PP100 from 2019. ior official at the United Auto corruption probe that has netted bers of the union, not dedicated the Buick Encore and Buick Regal, (However, in 2019, there was an Workers pleaded guilty Feb. 7 to nine guilty pleas from union offi- to lining their own pockets,” De- and for the Chevrolet Equinox, improvement of 6 PP100 from a broad corruption scheme, ad- cials and a spouse, and three troit U.S. Attorney Matthew Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2018.) Despite the slowing rate of mitting that he conspired with more from employ- Schneider said. Chevrolet Tahoe. improvement, 2020 marks au- others to conceal the use of ees. But agents searched his De- Pearson pleaded guilty to a “Despite the increased adop- tomakers’ best performance in union cash for vacation villas, troit-area home in August under single charge of conspiring to tion of complex vehicle technolo- the history of the study. golf, cigars and booze. the eye of local TV news cam- embezzle union money and use a gy, dependability continues to im- Effler said dependability gains Vance Pearson was based in eras. tool of interstate commerce to prove,” said Dave Sargent, vice were driven by crossovers and the St. Louis area as director of Jones and Pearson resigned aid racketeering. His involve- president of global automotive at SUVs. Crossovers and SUVs still UAW’s Region 5, which covered their union posts in November. ment in the embezzlement was J.D. Power. have slightly more problems than more than a dozen states. His Pearson is cooperating with fed- limited to an amount between “There’s no question that three- conviction is significant because eral agents, according to his plea year-old vehicles today are better he worked closely with Gary agreement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Ford Seeking New Solutions For Detroit Traffic Problems Ford has been working to find The three teams will split transportation solutions in cities $250,000 in funding to test around the country and around the implementation of their the world. But that doesn’t mean proposals in a real-world setting they’ve neglected the company’s as they aim to improve home town. mobility in the communities After working collaboratively surrounding Michigan Central with residents in Detroit to identi- Station. fy transportation challenges and Mercy Education Project is a propose new ways to improve nonprofit charitable organization mobility in their communities, that proposed the creation of the city of Detroit has announced Rock City Mobility Stations, the winning pilot proposals for which would increase access to the City:One Michigan Central information and various types of Station Challenge, said Ford mobility options, Günsberg said. spokesman Martin Günsberg. Each station would feature a Mercy Education Project, kiosk stocked with signage, AbleLink Smart Living Technolo- maps, bus schedules, parking in- gies, as well as a team that in- formation and more. cludes the Downtown Detroit Outside the kiosk would be a Partnership, DTE and local central location for various artists, have been chosen as win- modes of transportation, includ- ners of the City:One Challenge, Ford selected the three groups it will sponsor to help create transporation solutions for Detroit. Günsberg said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 view this week’s edition at DetroitAutoScene.com PAGE 2 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Warren Library First Mid-Engine 2020 Corvette Rolls Off Line Has Interesting So it’s begun. Regular production of the 2020 March Offerings Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Here are some upcoming pro- coupe began Feb. 3, 2020, at Gen- grams at the Warren Public Li- eral Motors’ Bowling Green As- brary Civic Center Branch, said sembly in Bowling Green, Ky. librarian Paul Konkolesky. Initial vehicle shipments to Forensic Artist – 6 p.m. Thurs- dealers are expected to begin in day, March 5, Civic Center late February or early March, Branch Library. Michigan State said GM spokesman Kevin Kelly. Police Lieutenant Sarah Krebs There has been great anticipa- will explain how evidence-based tion for the 2020 Corvette drawings and three-dimensional Stingray, Kelly said. It won the reconstructions aid in the inves- 2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year tigation of unidentified remains, award, earning the mid-engine the apprehension of suspects, masterpiece, he said, a top spot and the resolution of missing among the best vehicles the person cases. world has to offer for the third Bridging the Gap: High time in Corvette’s history. School to College – 6:30 p.m. The honor, previously awarded Tuesday, March 10, Civic Center to Corvette in 1984 and 1998, was Branch Library. This presenta- presented to Tadge Juechter, tion by MCC is designed to help Corvette executive chief engi- parents and students under- neer and Michael Simcoe, Gener- stand more about the college al Motors vice president of Glob- process and how to prepare for al Design, at an event featuring the next steps while still in high industry executives and celebri- school. It promotes career inves- ty guests at MotorTrend’s head- tigation, college discovery, and quarters in El Segundo, Calif. using resources that are current- “It’s an honor for the Corvette This is the first of many 2020 Corvette Stingrays that are coming off GM’s Bowling Green production line. ly available to high school and team to receive this coveted junior high students and par- award from MotorTrend against of quality, customization, tech- layout, yet it remains a truly liv- charges, excluding tax, title, li- ents. the best the industry has to of- nology and craftsmanship, said able grand touring sports car, all cense, and dealer fees), can Better Made: A Chip Story –6 fer,” said Juechter. Kelly. at an almost unbelievable price reach 60 mph in three seconds p.m. Thursday, March 12, Civic “Our design and engineering Powered by the next-genera- point. flat and cross the quarter-mile Center Branch Library. Author teams spent several years sweat- tion 6.2L Small Block V8 LT2 en- “Our 2020 Car of the Year is the mark in 11.2 seconds at 121 mph, Karen Dybis will visit the library ing the details to deliver the first gine, the 2020 Corvette Stingray one that democratizes the super- Kelly said. to discuss her book Better Made mid-engine Corvette. To have a packs 495 horsepower and 470 car – the Chevrolet Corvette.” These performance numbers in Michigan: The Salty Story of third party validate our hard lb.-ft. of torque. Something that The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette may vary for different drivers, as Detroit’s Best Chip. Discover work makes it all worthwhile.” GM engineers are proud of. Stingray coupe will accelerate 0 different climates, tire conditions how Better Made came to be, Chevy’s first-ever production “We have been looking forward to 60 mph in less than three sec- and road surfaces may affect how its potato chips are made, mid-engine Corvette represents to the arrival of the mid-engine onds with the available Corvette driving results. and how competition has the fastest, most powerful entry- Chevrolet Corvette for so long Z51 Performance Package, Kelly “The performance of the 2020 shaped the industry. level Corvette in the vehicle’s 66- that you’d think there is no way said. Stingray has far exceeded our ex- Community Narcan Training year history, reaching 0-60 mph it could live up to the weight of The brand confirms the pectations,” said Alex MacDon- – 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in 2.9 seconds when equipped expectations, but the all-new C8 Corvette sportscar with the ald, Chevrolet vehicle perform- Civic Center Branch Library. Join with the Z51 Performance Pack- Corvette epitomizes what it available Z51 Package can reach ance manager. “Moving more Mark Kilgore from CARE of age, Kelly said. means to be MotorTrend’s 2020 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and cross weight over the rear wheels southeastern Michigan in learn- The reimagined iconic vehicle Car of the Year,” said MotorTrend the quarter-mile mark in 11.2 sec- helps us get off the line quicker, ing how you can help stem the boasts new and exotic propor- Editor-in-Chief Edward Loh. onds at 121 mph. but it’s the integration between opioid overdose crisis. Atten- tions and a modern design in- “Corvette delivers stunning de- Even without the available Z51 the powertrain and chassis that dees will receive a free dose of spired by racing and aeronautics sign and world-class perform- Package, a base Stingray, starting really takes the performance to Narcan, Narcan kits, and Medica- to deliver unprecedented levels ance, around an exotic mid-ship at $59,995 (including destination new levels.” tion Safety Training. FEBRUARY 17, 2020 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS PAGE 3 Robot Maker Nuro Can Test AV Delivery System dards require backup camera dis- friendly and socially responsible Feds Give Company Temporary Permission to Use NewTech plays to turn off when vehicles zero-occupant vehicles,” the are moving forward so the dis- company said in its statement. by TOM KRISHER stract statements and voluntary necessary,” said NHTSA Acting plays don’t distract human driv- Company co-founder and Pres- AP Auto Writer standards governing au- Administrator James Owens. ers, the company said. ident Dave Ferguson said NHT- tonomous vehicles to actual reg- The agency will use enforce- Nuro said in a statement that SA’s decision “shows that exemp- DETROIT (AP) – For the first ulation, said Bryant Walker ment powers if it finds any evi- the R2 has a front end that pro- tion can mean more safety.” time, the U.S. government’s high- Smith, a University of South Car- dence of an unreasonable risk to tects pedestrians by collapsing Still unresolved is an applica- way safety agency has approved olina law professor who studies safety, the statement said. inward. tion from General Motors to al- a company’s request to deploy a vehicle automation. It’s a signal In December, Nuro announced It’s also equipped with temper- low a self-driving Chevrolet Bolt self-driving vehicle that doesn’t that the agency, which has stated plans to use its low-speed deliv- ature controls to keep perishable that doesn’t meet safety stan- need to meet the same federal publicly that it doesn’t want to ery vehicles in partnership with goods or meals fresh. dards for human-driven vehicles safety standards for cars and stand in the way of the new tech- Walmart to deliver groceries to The vehicles make curbside that travel at higher speeds. GM trucks driven by humans. nology, is likely to approve more customers in Houston. The serv- deliveries to humans who can wants the Bolt to be allowed The National Highway Traffic vehicles, he said. ice was to start early this year open the storage compartments without a steering wheel or Safety Administration granted “This is the first time that the and use the vehicles as well as with a code that’s sent to them brake pedals. temporary approval for Silicon agency said 'yes we approve this automated Toyota Prius hybrid and unload the goods. Tech companies and automak- Valley robotics company Nuro to vehicle that does not meet tradi- cars. Nuro also was testing deliv- Nuro said NHTSA’s approval ers have been able to test au- run low-speed autonomous deliv- tional driver-oriented stan- eries with Kroger in Arizona and came after three years of work tonomous vehicles without NHT- ery vehicles that were designed dards,'” he said. “That’s a big Houston. with the agency. SA approval in the past because without any accommodations for step because it makes it much Nuro, of Mountain View, Calif., “By replacing heavy passenger they have had steering wheels, human drivers. That means no more concrete, more real for the announced a new version of its vehicles utilized for shopping brake pedals and other features side and rear-view mirrors, wind- agency and really for the public.” automated delivery vehicle and other errands, Nuro is usher- required of human-piloted cars shield wipers, steering wheels or Under the temporary approval, called the “R2” on Feb. 6. It’s the ing in a new era of neighborhood- and trucks. brake pedals. Nuro will have to make real-time second generation of a vehicle The vehicles previously were safety reports to the agency. that’s custom-built to deliver subject to federal standards for Nuro also will have to hold regu- goods, but not people. low-speed vehicles that travel lar meetings with the agency and The company said it plans to under 25 miles per hour. Those reach out to the community in ar- deploy fewer than 100 vehicles didn’t need to have steering eas where the vehicles will trav- this year, but has permission wheels, brake pedals or human el. from NHTSA to eventually run as backup drivers, but were re- “NHTSA is dedicated to facili- many as 2,500. quired to have windshield tating the safe testing and de- The delivery vehicles, wipers, backup camera displays ployment of advanced vehicle equipped with laser, camera and and mirrors. Nuro’s battery-pow- technologies, including innova- radar sensors, will travel with ered vehicles can be monitored tive vehicle designs, which hold regular traffic on public roads. and controlled remotely by a hu- great promise for future safety The exemption from motor ve- man operator, if needed. improvements. As always, we will hicle standards from NHTSA also The approval is the first sign not hesitate to use defect author- allows Nuro to run its rear cam- that NHTSA is moving from ab- ity to protect public safety as eras all the time. Current stan- Wuhan Virus Could Affect FCA Production MILAN (AP) – Fiat Chrysler Au- “a historic and pivotal year on all, despite an 8 percent increase tomobiles said Feb. 13 that while many fronts.’’ He cited its in sales of Jeep Cherokee to the virus outbreak in China strengthened financial position, 243,000 units. posed no immediate business key product investments and the The division was looking to the risk, production at one European nearly $50 billion merger agree- new Jeep Gladiator, the brand’s plant could be affected if supply ment with PSA , which return to trucks, for future chains remain blocked. will be completed by the end of growth. The Gladiator’s Super The company said it has iden- 2020 or early 2021. Bowl advertising featuring Bill tified one European plant where Its North America division re- Murray reprising his role in production could be affected in ported record adjusted earnings “Groundhog Day,’’ has won acco- the next two to four weeks if the before taxes, depreciation and lades. Chinese supply chain continues amortization of over 2 billion eu- Still, 2019 global deliveries to be blocked by the virus. ros. It accounted for 97 percent were down 9 percent, to 4.4 mil- “There is no immediate impact of adjusted EBIT generated lion units, which Fiat Chrysler on the group,’’ the carmaker said world-wide. said was due to dealer stock re- in a statement. “The group will Based on the results, about ductions in North America and continue to monitor the situation 44,000 eligible employees repre- , which is up for a re- and continues to develop contin- sented by the United Auto Work- launch this year. Deliveries also gency plans to support its global ers’ Union will receive a profit- were hit by lower shipments by manufacturing.” sharing bonus of $7,280. That the joint venture in China along CFO Richard Palmer told an an- brings to $36,000 the amount with discontinued models in Eu- alyst conference call that “the hourly employees have received rope, namely the Punto and Alfa potential coronavirus impact, as in profit sharing over a decade. Romeo Mito. of today, is not quantifiable.’’ The profits in American con- The company confirmed 2020 The U.S.-Italian carmaker made trasted with losses in Asia and at guidance of adjusted earnings the comments as it reported luxury carmaker Maserati as well before taxes, depreciation and record fourth-quarter profits as declining profits in Europe amortization above 7 billion eu- boosted by more than one-third and the Middle East. Outside of ros, and industrial cash flow of by unprecedented sales of Ram North America, only Latin Ameri- more than 2 billion euros. trucks in the United States. ca contributed to boosting quar- Manley said that the PSA Peu- Fiat Chrysler, which is in the terly profits, up 9 percent to 135 geot merger should help acceler- process of merging with French million euros. ate turnaround plans in Europe, rival PSA Peugeot, reported net During the full year, Ram sales where the carmaker is moving to profit in the three months ended in the United States soared 18 renew its aging showroom with Dec. 31 of 1.58 billion euros percent, led by the Ram Heavy- launches this year of a new Fiat ($1.74 billion), up from 1.17 bil- Duty, Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 500 as well as plug-in hybrid ver- lion euros last year. Classic, to 703,000 units. sions of the and CEO Mike Manley called 2019 Jeep volumes were down over- Renegade. Oakland Deputy Arrests a Man in Phony Police Vehicle WATERFORD, Mich. (AP) –A The man was arrested. or if he’s stopped anyone in the man driving what appeared to Charges are pending. past,” the sheriff said. “He initially be a police car didn’t fool a sus- “We’re still trying to run down said that sometimes he helps po- picious sheriff in suburban De- what he was doing with this vehicle lice. I don’t know what that means.’’ troit. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said he was driving away from a meeting Feb. 6 when he spotted a vehicle with police- style bumpers. The vehicle in question also had an array of lights on the back and a decal that read “emergency response.’’ We Handle All Of Your Vehicles Repair Needs Bouchard activated his emer- Collision • Mechanical • Windshields • Detailing • Etc. gency lights and stopped the ve- hicle. Showcase would like to extend to the Tech Center & UAW employees… He said there was a fake radar on the dashboard and a police- 10% OFF Collision Repair 10% OFF style computer. 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Who are you?’” – BODY SHOP – – AUTO REPAIR – Bouchard told WDIV-TV. 6330 14 Mile, Warren, MI 48092 6311 14 Mile, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 PAGE 4 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020 China’s Car Sales Slumping FCA, Detroit Looking for Artists to Create By JOE McDONALD “In the short run, auto produc- AP Business Writer tion and sales will be greatly af- fected,’’ CAAM said. “The compo- Mural for New Mack Ave. Jeep Complex BEIJING (AP) – China’s auto nents supply system will be dis- ues and identity of the communi- Academy, will help select a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sales plunged in January, deep- rupted.’’ ty and our shared vision for a theme for the mural installation. ening a painful downturn in the Losses to Chinese industry as Durango and the next-genera- positive future.” City Walls Detroit has issued the industry’s biggest global market a whole due to the most sweep- tion Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Goals for the Mural Proj- open call and details about the ap- and adding to economic pres- ing anti-disease measures ever In total, the move will create ect are: plication and selection process sures as the country fights a imposed are expected to be so 4,950 new jobs. • To ensure that the design were on the City Walls Web site on virus outbreak. large that forecasters have cut The Canvases for the Mural represents both the rich his- Feb. 14. Sales of SUVs, sedans and this year’s economic growth out- Project: tory and bright future of De- The selection committee will minivans fell 20.2 percent from a look. • The North Wall, which runs troit’s eastside neighbor choose an artist or team by June 1. year earlier to 1.6 million, an in- The sales slump is a blow to along Beniteau Street, imme- hoods and engage its resi- The project is expected to be com- dustry group, the China Associa- global automakers that are diately across from South- dents, especially students, pleted by Oct. 30. tion of Automobile Manufactur- counting on China to drive rev- eastern High School. in creating the mural’s de- “This wonderful gift from FCA is ers, reported Feb. 13. enue amid flat demand for new • The South Wall, located at sign. just another example of how much “Enterprises are under huge vehicles in the United States and Beniteau Street and • To create a mural that leads arts and culture are alive and well pressure,’’ the organization said Europe. Kercheval Avenue, faces a residents and FCA to partner and thriving here,” said Rochelle in a statement to the media and China accounts for 27 percent new stormwater park that on further beautification ef- Riley, the City’s director of Arts the public. of global auto production, up includes a walking path, pol- forts. and Culture. “And even more great The industry was hurt by Bei- from 7 percent in 2003, according linator gardens and an edu- • To create art that has both things are coming in Detroit, jing’s decision to extend Janu- to UBS. cational pavilion. educational and aesthetic where the arts are a way of life.” ary’s Lunar New Year holiday in The extended closure of facto- When the project is complet- value. The mural project is part of the order to keep families at home ries also is disrupting the global ed, Detroit’s east side will have • To create art that reflects Community Benefits Agreement and reduce chances that infec- flow of auto components. China’s one of the largest municipal mu- the values and identity of between FCA and the City of De- tion might spread. share of global exports of auto ral installations in the region at the community. troit, a partnership that provides That kept factories and dealer- parts is about 8 percent, up from 15 feet high by 1,500 feet long, In an effort to ensure that the more than $35 million in support ships closed beyond what is no- 1 percent in 2003, according to Frazier said. mural reflects the culture and for neighborhood improvements, rally done for the Lunar New UBS. “Our commitment to this city identify of Detroit’s eastside housing, workforce development, Year holiday. The slump is squeezing rev- goes well beyond our facility,” neighborhoods, the City and FCA education and training programs, Demand already was weak due enues for global and Chinese au- said Mark Stewart, Chief Operat- are engaging local residents, es- and environmental initiatives, Fra- to consumer jitters about a tariff to brands. ing Officer of FCA - North Ameri- pecially students, in creating the zier said. war with Washington, slower This slump is coming at a time ca. “We (FCA, the City of Detroit mural’s design, Frazier said. Resi- For more information, contact economic growth and possible when automobile manufacturers and residents) have a shared re- dents of both the Beniteau and John Roach at City Hall at job losses. Sales fell 9.6 percent are spending billions of dollars sponsibility for the neighbor- Lillibridge communities, and stu- [email protected] or 313-244- last year, their second annual de- to develop electric vehicles un- hood around the new plant. dents at Southeastern High 7857 or Rochelle Riley at 313-720- cline. der pressure to meet govern- These murals will reflect the val- School and Detroit Enterprise 1016 or [email protected]. January’s slump looks even ment sales targets. worse due to the timing of the Sales of electric and gasoline- holiday, when shops and facto- electric hybrid passenger vehi- ries close two weeks. cles tumbled 54.5 percent in Jan- Ford Seeking Solutions to Detroit Traffic This year’s shutdown fell in uary to 39,000, CAAM said. and visiting the community sur- improving access to mobility in- January, closing factories and China is the biggest market for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rounding Michigan Central Sta- formation, making mobility more dealerships even before the anti- electrics, accounting for half of ing bike-sharing, scooter and tion, the Challenge encouraged affordable, building a safe and disease controls, while last global sales, but demand plum- ride-sharing services. participants to submit mobility inviting environment for all and year’s holiday didn’t start until meted when Beijing ended multi- AbleLink is a technology solu- solutions that complement exist- connecting people, places and February. billion-dollar subsidies in mid- tions provider that proposed im- ing transportation services. opportunities with mobility serv- February sales usually would 2019. proving transportation for indi- “The City:One Challenge builds ices that work together. look stronger because the holi- Forecasters expect demand for viduals with cognitive disabilities on our commitment to advance In June 2018, Ford announced day has ended, but automakers new vehicles to rebound later in or other special needs with its the state’s robust mobility land- its acquisition of Michigan Cen- have yet to restart production the year. WayFinder ecosystem, Günsberg scape while providing greater ac- tral Station and plans to restore halfway through the month. “We expect many customers said. cess to transportation solutions it to its original grandeur as the The public has been told to are merely postponing their pur- Whether they have a disability for residents in the Corktown centerpiece of a new mobility in- avoid crowds, keeping many cus- chase and that long-term de- or low English proficiency, peo- community and beyond,” said novation district in Corktown. tomers who might normally be mand growth remains largely un- ple will be able to download a Amanda Roraff, managing direc- Covering four key buildings and interested in purchasing a new affected,’’ Gerwin Ho of Moody’s customized WayFinder app and tor of PlanetM, the mobility ini- new public spaces, this will be a automobile away from dealer- Investors Service said in a report get instructions from a cloud- tiative of the Michigan Economic platform for partnership where ships. last week. based WayFinder SMART Route Development Corporation. mobility innovators and disrup- Library to help route them to “We’re excited to welcome tors from around the world come their destination and travel inde- these pilots to Michigan’s mobili- to develop, test and launch new Ex-UAW Official Enters Guilty Plea pendently. ty ecosystem, and to learn from products and services that solve UAW official received the use of a Finally, a team of the Down- them to develop better mobility urban transportation challenges. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Palm Springs villa for four town Detroit Partnership, DTE solutions in the future.” $250,000 and $500,000, the plea months, all paid for with UAW and local artists proposed im- In addition to funding provided deal states. funds,” prosecutors said. proving the safety and walkabili- by Ford and PlanetM, the GM Dependability “Pearson and other UAW offi- The scandal has greatly em- ty of the Michigan Avenue Bridge City:One Challenge is also spon- cials spent hundreds of thou- barrassed the UAW, which was in over the Lodge Freeway to better sored by AT&T, Dell Technolo- Scores Showing sands of dollars in UAW funds to contentious contract negotia- connect Corktown and South- gies and Microsoft, whose partic- rent villas in gated communities tions last year with General Mo- west Detroit to the downtown ipation is key in bringing a di- Big Improvement in Palm Springs for senior UAW tors amid unflattering headlines area. verse group of stakeholders to- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 officials for long periods of time about excesses by the union’s The project involves the instal- gether to solve for tough mobili- outside of the dates set for the top brass. lation of colorful public art com- ty challenges, said Ginsberg. cars, but the gap is narrowing. On UAW conferences," the U.S. At- The UAW said it continues to missioned from two Detroit-born After hearing from more than average, owners of crossovers/ torney’s Office said. make changes “so this type of artists, Freddy Diaz and Donald 2,000 local Detroit residents, the SUVs experience 134 PP100, com- “In one instance, a high-level conduct cannot happen again." Calloway, paired with street fur- City:One Challenge received pared with 127 PP100 by car own- niture and amenities. more than 164 unique proposals ers. This will make the bridge more for mobility solution pilots, This 7 PP100 gap has narrowed inviting for people using all Günsberg said. The Challenge’s considerably from 2019. With Guss Pappas modes of transportation, includ- steering committee, comprised crossovers/SUVs now accounting Financial Advisor ing pedestrians, cyclists and of industry experts, partner rep- for more than 50 percent of new Vice President – Investments drivers, Günsberg said. resentatives and local stakehold- vehicle sales annually, it is critical 14100 Woodward Ave, Ste. 300, Birmingham, MI 48009 “The quality of the proposals ers, selected 12 finalists. that automakers achieve the submitted for the City:One Chal- Those finalists had the oppor- same level of quality and depend- [email protected] • wellsfargoadvisors.com lenge was simply outstanding,” tunity to work with mentors to ability as for cars. Direct: 248-723-3148 said Mark de la Vergne, chief of further refine their proposals Effler said in-vehicle technolo- Investment and Insurance Products: mobility innovation for the city and prepare pitch presentations gy shows greatest improvement. • NOT FDIC Insured • NO Bank Guarantee • MAY Lose Value of Detroit. “We are truly apprecia- before winners were selected. Audio/Communication/Entertain- tive for all the time and energy “A key goal for the City:One ment/ Navigation (ACEN) is the Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate spent in understanding mobility Challenge is to help preserve the most improved category (by 2.3 of Wells Fargo & Company. 2011, 2013, 2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR-0718-01772 1702 IHA-562803 unique fabric of the communities © in the area of Michigan Central PP100), but still accounts for Station and proposing solutions. surrounding Michigan Central more problems than any other The fact that two of the three Station, even as the area sees ex- category in the study, Effler said. winners are local residents panded development,” said Jeff Owners continue to cite prob- demonstrates the creativity and Jones, vice president of Ford City lems with voice recognition, Blue- RED WINGS passion that Detroiters have for Solutions. “By reaching out to tooth connectivity and navigation mobility.” residents, businesses and com- systems. Launched in Detroit in June munity groups through this pro- “Many owners complain about 2019, City:One Challenge is a gram, we can better understand these systems early in the owner- • Safety Toes Where Fit crowd-sourcing platform created the issues people face on a daily ship experience and, three years Comes by Ford to help prepare cities for basis and support ideas that will later, they’re still frustrated with • Professional the future by identifying new mo- have a direct impact on their them,” Sargent said. “We’re seeing Fitting First… bility designs and innovations lives.” improvement, but automakers that could improve the way peo- Throughout the Challenge, still have a long way to go to be- •WideWidths ple get around. people were encouraged to sub- fore they can declare victory in In Stock The platform program brings mit ideas that could create imme- this area.” together government officials, lo- diate benefits for residents, The 2020 U.S. Vehicle Depend- The Preferred cal residents, startups and entre- workers and visitors of neighbor- ability Study is based on respons- RED WING SHOE STORE preneurs in an effort to under- hoods around Michigan Central es from 36,555 original owners of M-F 10-8; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-4 Brand stand mobility issues and design Station while also supporting 2017 model-year vehicles after 33289 Mound Rd. of Detroit’s solutions. long-term mobility improve- three years of ownership, Effler Just North of 14 Mile Rd. in Stober Plaza – on the west side of the street Auto Industry With a goal of improving mobil- ments, Günsberg said. said. The study was fielded from 586-264-4500 ity for people living in, working in Key areas to consider included July through November 2019. William Springer II, publisher [email protected] Lisa A. Torretta, operations www.DetroitAutoScene.com Jim Stickford, editor 586-939-6800 Detroit Auto Scene and Tech Center News ® ® are registered trademark and property of TechCenter News Deadline: Thursday 5:00 p.m. Springer Publishing Co., a Mich. corporation. for the next edition of Monday FEBRUARY 17, 2020 DETROIT AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES PAGE 5 AMT Hires New Executives Applied Manufacturing Tech- tute of Technology, Vanden Boom nologies (AMT) of Orion, North holds a degree in electronics engi- America’s largest independent au- neering. tomation engineering company “A true team player and RISE supporting manufacturers, robot Core Value Award recipient, Rick companies, systems integrators, took the reins for ASG operations line builders, and users of robotic at a critical time for AMT,” said automation worldwide, has pro- President and CEO Michael Ja- moted Rick Vanden Boom to Vice cobs. “He has been responsible President of Sales and the hire of for building the most capable ASG Mark McGinnis as Director of Sys- team that we’ve ever had. Rick tems Engineering. has a passion for people and the Vice President of Automated business of AMT, and we will con- Systems Group (ASG) Rick Vanden tinue to support him in his new Boom has been promoted to Vice role as v.p. of Sales.” President of Sales at AMT, where Mark McGinnis joined AMT this he will focus on setting sales strat- month as Director of Systems En- egy, managing the sales team, and gineering, and has direct responsi- managing key customer relation- bility for the ASG group, which is ships. Joining the company as dedicated to the design and build business development manager in of turnkey automated robotic sys- 2013, Vanden Boom has risen tems. Prior to joining AMT, McGin- It’s now possible to get a 360 degree view of different Cadillac interiors thanks to 3D technology. through the organization to direc- nis served for 16 years in a variety tor and vice president of ASG until of leadership roles at a large au- his recent promotion to vice presi- tomation systems integrator and dent of sales. has worked more than 25 years in Cadillac 3D Technology Gives Customers A graduate of the National Insti- the automation industry. Glimpse of What Their Vehicles Can Be It used to be hard to visualize to allow customers an immersive or desktop, six months before something before encountering it 360-degree view of the new Es- the vehicle is available in show- in real life. But no more, thanks calade from every angle, and to rooms,” said Robert Benbow, to Cadillac’s 3D visualizing tech- let them get inside and explore Cadillac Escalade marketing nology, said Robert Benbow, the Escalade’s richly-detailed in- manager. “And it will only get bet- Cadillac Escalade marketing terior, Benbow said. ter over time.” manager. Customers can switch between As the vehicle receives up- With no less than eight interior eight available exterior colors dates, the visualizer will as well, color and trim options, multiple and three available interior con- Benbow said. It will update 22-inch wheel options and the figurations for the Premium Lux- throughout the lifecycle of the new 38-inch curved OLED dis- ury Platinum trim. vehicle, as new wheels, colors play, the next-generation 2021 Es- They can also customize their and more become available. calade -- available late 2020 -- is 2021 Escalade with a choice of After customizing their Es- all about customization, Benbow four wheels. calade, customers have the op- said. Customers can now cus- Using computer-generated im- tion to share images on their so- tomize a 2021 Escalade using a agery, the tool is designed to be cial channels or via email. Cus- new 3D visualizer. mobile-friendly and intuitive. tomers are also able to use the The Cadillac Escalade visualiz- “The visualizer allows cus- visualizer to sign up to stay up to er uses a 3D model of the Es- tomers to engage with the 2021 date on all aspects of the 2021 calade Premium Luxury Platinum Escalade right from their phone Cadillac Escalade. Auto Writers Praise Lincoln’s Newest SUVs The Lincoln Motor Company continues to gain recognition for its impressive lineup of luxury vehicles, said Lincoln spokes- woman Anika Salceda-Wycoco. Both the Aviator and Navigator, she said, are being recognized for their versatility, features and overall performance at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The event was open to the me- dia last week. Members of the Midwest Auto- motive Media Association voted Lincoln Aviator the winner of the 2020 MAMA Luxury Family Vehi- cle of the Year award, ahead of the BMW X7 and Cadillac XT6, Salceda-Wycoco said. A nonprofit group of automo- MAMA writers appreciated the 2020 Navigator for it s versatility. tive journalists and public rela- tions professionals, Midwest Au- manufacturer vehicles for jour- 2020 Cadillac XT6 rounded out tomotive Media Association de- nalists to drive and evaluate. the top three with 108 points. veloped its award to assist car- Voting took place at both ral- That isn’t the only good news shopping families in making a lies, and the field of contenders about Lincoln, Salceda-Wycoco wise, knowledgeable purchase was then narrowed down for a said. In addition, Consumer decision. last round of voting. Mainstream Guide, the leading publisher of “Choosing a family vehicle is finalists were the Ford Escape, authoritative, unbiased new and an important decision,” said Tim Ford Explorer, Honda Passport, used car reviews for 53 years, Healey, MAMA award coordina- Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Gladiator, named Lincoln Navigator an Au- tor. “Whether it’s a premium Kia Telluride, Mazda 3, and Sub- tomotive Best Buy in its premium brand or mainstream model, it aru Outback. The finalists in the large/SUV category. should be versatile, reliable, effi- luxury category were the BMW Consumer Guide editors use cient and reasonably priced. MA- X7, Cadillac XT6, Lincoln Aviator, objective criteria, such as price, MA members pooled their ex- Lincoln Nautilus, and Mercedes- features, performance, accom- pertise and experience to select Benz AMG CLS 53 Coupe. modations, fuel economy, relia- the best family vehicles from an In each round of voting, three bility records and resale value, to outstanding group of new and points were awarded for a first- assess each vehicle. significantly refreshed models place vote, two points were given Key to the awards is the evalu- and … Lincoln Aviator came out for a second-place vote and ation of every aspect of each ve- on top.” third-place votes were valued at hicle as it relates to consumers’ To qualify for the award, vehi- one point each. real-world driving experience. cles had to have four doors, ap- MAMA media members then “The new three-row Lincoln pear at one of MAMA’s two annu- voted in one final round, and 99 Aviator defines effortless per- al rallies, and be new or signifi- automotive journalists partici- formance among premium SUVs, cantly updated within a year of pated. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator offering impressive power and the 2019 Spring Rally, which took was crowned Luxury Family Vehi- capability, while the full-size Lin- place last May, Salceda-Wycoco cle of the Year with 192 points, coln Navigator continues to drive said. The MAMA Spring and Fall edging out the 2019 BMW X7, brand momentum as a client fa- Rallies feature a broad range of which netted 148 points. The vorite,” Salceda-Wycoco said. PAGE 6 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Wrangler, GT350 and Silverado on Kelley Residual Value List When buying a new car, it can be difficult to know what that brand-new purchase might be worth in a few years. That's why Kelley Blue Book has done the hard work. The automotive information company has just released its best resale value list and Detroit automakers have topped quite a few of their categories. Editors wrote that: with rising average transaction prices top- ping $35,000, resale value is more important than ever when buying or leasing a new vehicle. Whether you buy a vehicle and keep it for a long time or are in a short-term lease, what your vehi- cle is worth at the end of your ex- 2020 Jeep Wrangler 2020 Shelby GT350 perience impacts your total own- ership cost. and adds better ride quality, im- 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350. Edi- During the first five years of proved fuel economy, more tech tors estimated that this vehicle new-vehicle ownership, deprecia- and advanced safety features, will keep 58.5 percent of its value tion costs more than fuel, mainte- and even better off-road capabili- after 36 months and 46.5 percent nance and insurance combined. ty to the mix. The longer, roomier after 60 months. Finding the right vehicle with 4-door Wrangler Unlimited has They wrote that the “original high retained value is the secret class-leading resale value in the GT350 was a legendary race- to saving money in the long run. off-road SUV category, and the 2- ready Mustang built by Carroll “Kelley Blue Book’s experience door is right behind it in second Shelby in the 1960s. Truth is, in in establishing used vehicle valu- place. all important performance cate- ation for more than 90 years is “The iconic Jeep Wrangler has gories, today’s 2019 Ford Mus- key to establishing our Best Re- once again successfully defended tang Shelby GT350 trounces that sale Value Awards,” said Eric its top position in the off-road hallowed original, which is just Ibara, director of Kelley Blue SUV segment. Additionally, the one of multiple reasons why this Book’s Residual Values. lofty residual values associated latest high-performance Mustang “Using the latest research and with the Wrangler earn it a place has earned the distinction of win- analysis, our values are based on among Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 ning the Sports Car category of current vehicle specification and vehicles with the highest resid- the 2019 KBB Best Resale Value trim levels, sales data, market ual values.” Awards. conditions, competition within “Joining the Wrangler on this The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD individual segments, future eco- list, in its inaugural year, is the HD was the winner in the “Best nomic factors and the combined Jeep Gladiator,” said Eric Ibara, Full-Size Pickup Truck” category. ries Super Duty, which had num- more than 6,000 pounds of pay- experience of our team of market director of Kelley Blue Book's Editors estimate that it will keep bers of 64.9 percent after 36 load? and pricing analysts. This wealth Residual Values. 65.3 percent of its full retail value months, and 56.4 percent after 60 “Chevrolet’s HD trucks can tow of information can inform your And the winner in the “Full-Size after 36 months and 62.5 percent months. more than 23,000 pounds. And car-buying decision, and it’s Car” car category might surprise after 60 months. Kelley editors liked the Silvera- you can do all of this without a yours at no cost.” some. It’s the 2019 Dodge Charg- The score of the Chevy Solver- do HD, stating, “Chevrolet Silver- commercial driver’s license. Not The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe was er. Kelley Blue Book editors ac- ado just beat out the score of ado 2500HD (3/4-ton) and only are the trucks known for tops in the “Best Full-Size knowledged this when they 2019 GMC Sierra HD, which had 3500HD (1-ton) pickups are hard- their durability, the Silverado HD SUV/Crossover category.” Edi- wrote: the “2018 numbers of 64.9 percent after 36 core haulers that are brought in duo has the top projected resale tors said the resale value after 36 isn’t your typical full-size family months and 62.1 percent after 60 when serious work needs to get value of any heavy-duty truck for months is 55 percent of retail sedan. Where competitors like months; and the 2019 Ford F-Se- done. Want the ability to carry 2019.” price and 43 percent after 60 the front-drive (FWD) Toyota months. Avalon and Chevrolet Impala im- They wrote that there “aren’t part a sporty look, the rear- many vehicles out there with a wheel-drive (RWD) Dodge Charg- resume that includes a towing ca- er displays a rowdy, all-American pacity of over 8,500 pounds, the bravado backed up by a team of ability to accommodate a family powerful engine options, includ- of up to nine, and an interior that ing a 707-horsepower Hemi V8 can be a Wi-Fi hotspot and rolling found in the Charger SRT Hellcat. entertainment center, but the “Of course, not every family Chevrolet Tahoe can do all that has $66,000 to drop on a car, and more.” which is why it’s nice that even The 2019 Jeep Wrangler was the least expensive Charger still the winner in the “Best Off-Road offers a potent yet fuel-efficient SUV/Crossover” category. Edi- 292-horsepower V6 engine, great Your Only tors estimated that the 2019 handling, a roomy interior and Wrangler keeps 67.4 percent of plenty of features.” full retail value after 36 months Kelley editors estimate that and 58.8 percent after 60 months. the 2019 Charger keeps 48.3 per- Valet GM Dealer When describing the Wrangler, cent of retail value after 36 editors wrote the “new genera- months and 35 percent after 60 tion of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimit- months. Only 6 Blocks From Downtown & GM RenCen ed retains the SUV’s iconic looks, Ford also had a winner with its SERVICE PICK-UP & DELIVERY TO DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES U.S. Company to Build Chinese SUVs 2019 CLEARANCE DETROIT (AP) – A California have struggled to meet safety PLUS JEFFERSON BUCKS = BIG SAVINGS!!* company says it will build and and emissions standards. 2020 TRAX LS sell Chinese-designed automo- HAAH of Irvine, California, says AUTO • KEYLESS ENTRY POWER WINDOWS biles in the U.S. at the end of next it will sell Geely-designed autos POWER LOCK year or early in 2022. under the Vantas brand name. HAAH Automotive Holdings The company will develop a U.S. $ 95 says it has an agreement with dealership network and have flex- STK# 19110 STK#T9542 Includes up to 2019 CORVETTE Z06 COUPE 36MTH 10KPER YEAR large Chinese automaker Chery ible online sales. 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FEBRUARY 17, 2020 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS PAGE 7 FCA Belvidere Assembly Has Silver Manufacturing Status FCA had some good news for term commitment of our work- buyers of the new Jeep Chero- force in fostering a culture of kee. continuous improvement that The FCA Belvidere Assembly consistently places Belvidere at Plant in Illinois, home of the Jeep the top of the list for quality in Cherokee, is the latest plant to be North America.” designated silver in the compa- Belvidere earned the silver ny’s World Class Manufacturing milestone after being recognized (WCM) program, said FCA with the bronze award in spokeswoman Jodi Tinson. July 2016,Tinson said. Silver Recognized for its efforts in ex- was awarded following a three- panding the implementation of day audit during which the WCM principles, the Illinois facili- plant earned a minimum of 60 ty is the company’s 10th North points in 10 technical and 10 American manufacturing loca- managerial pillars by demon- tion overall to achieve the silver strating clear WCM know-how milestone and the first plant this and competence through em- year, Tinson said. ployee-conducted pillar presen- WCM is the structured and rig- tations and a review of projects orous FCA production system de- that have been expanded across signed to make plants more flexi- the shop floor. ble and competitive by eliminat- Award levels are confirmed ing waste and losses, improving through independent audits and safety and quality, and increasing awarded plants have a role in ac- Thanks to efforts like this from employees, FCA’s earned Silver WCM status. productivity in a systematic and celerating the implementation of organized way, Tinson said. WCM throughout the organiza- • Windsor (Ontario) Assembly • Plant I was being relocated from the First implemented by Fiat in tion as coaches and mentors, Plant. (Kokomo, Ind.). north plant of the Toledo (Ohio) 2006 and introduced to Chrysler Tinson said. • . • Indiana Transmission Plant Assembly Complex. Production Group as part of the alliance be- During an audit, zero to five • Toledo (Ohio) Assembly II (Kokomo, Ind.). of the Jeep Cherokee began in tween the two companies in June points are scored for each of the Complex. • Kokomo (Ind.) Casting. June 2017. The plant employs 2009, WCM principles are applied 10 technical pillars, which in- • Saltillo (Mexico) South En- • Warren (Mich.) Truck As- more than 3,800 people working to all aspects of the plant organi- clude safety, workplace organiza- gine Plant. sembly. two shifts. zation, from quality to mainte- tion, logistics and the environ- • Saltillo (Mexico) Van Assem- • Belvidere was awarded a LEED nance, operations to logistics, ment, and for each of the 10 man- bly Plant. Plant. (Leadership in Energy and Envi- with the goal of continuous im- agerial pillars, such as manage- • Warren Stamping. • CPK Interiors, Port Hope ronmental Design) Gold Green provement. ment commitment, clarity of ob- • Toledo (Ohio) Machining. (Ontario). Building System certification for WCM also engages the work- jectives, allocation of highly qual- • Sterling Stamping. • Etobicoke (Ontario) Casting. meeting the highest environmen- force to provide and implement ified people, motivation of opera- • Tipton (Ind.) Trans- • Sterling Heights (Mich.) As- tal standards in April 2015. LEED, suggestions on how to improve tors and commitment of the or- mission Plant. sembly Plant. administered by the United their jobs and their plants, pro- ganization. Currently, there are 14 North • CPK Interiors, Guelph (On- States Green Building Council, is moting a sense of ownership, A score of 85 would indicate American facilities that hold the tario). a comprehensive system to de- Tinson said. World Class level, Tinson said. WCM bronze designation: Construction of the Belvidere fine, measure and validate green “Achieving silver status is a In addition to Belvidere, nine • Saltillo (Mexico) Truck As- Assembly Plant began in 1964 buildings. major accomplishment for all the other North American plants sembly. and the first car rolled off the line Certification in the national men and women who work at hold a silver designation, having • Toluca (Mexico) Assembly. on July 7, 1965. recognition program is based on Belvidere Assembly and I con- been elevated from bronze. Silver • Trenton (Mich.) Engine In 2016, the company an- strict standards in five key areas: gratulate them on this mile- is awarded to plants that have Complex. nounced another $350 million in- site planning, water manage- stone,” Jorge Lares, head of Man- taken a preventive approach to • Brampton (Ontario) Assem- vestment to retool the plant to ment, energy, material use and ufacturing, FCA North America, implementing the WCM method- bly. build the Jeep Cherokee, which indoor environmental quality, said. “The achievement of WCM ology throughout the facility. The • Kokomo (Ind.) Transmission award levels recognizes the long- silver plants are: Plant. Volvo Considering a Merger COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) The two will create a joint – Swedish automaker Volvo Cars working group to prepare a pro- and its owner Chinese automaker posal for their respective boards. Geely Holding said Feb. 10 they A deal would be subject to the are considering combining their approval by the boards and and businesses to create a company shareholders of Geely and Volvo that “would accelerate financial Cars, as well as by regulators. and technological synergies be- Volvo Cars is based in Gote- tween the two companies." borg, Sweden, but has been A combined company would owned by Geely since 2010. preserve the distinct identity of Last year, the global sales for each of the brands Volvo, Geely, Volvo Cars, which is a separate Lynk & Co and Polestar, Volvo’s company from truckmaker AB electric brand. Volvo, reached a record 705,452 The proposal comes at a time cars across about 100 countries. when carmakers face huge in- It has about 41,500 full-time em- vestments to develop electric ployees with plants in Sweden, cars to meet tougher CO2 emis- Belgium, South Carolina in the sions limits, particularly in China United States; and Chengdu, and Europe, as well as innova- Daqing and Zhangjiakou in Chi- tion like driverless vehicles. na. In a joint statement, the two Geely Holding is headquar- companies said that a combined tered in Hangzhou. Its Geely group “would have the scale, Auto unit is made up of the knowledge and resources to be a brands Geely Auto, Geometry, leader in the ongoing transfor- Lynk & Co., Proton, and Lotus. mation of the auto industry.’’ The company also acquired It would be listed on the Hong British taxi maker The London Kong Stock Exchange “and with Electric Vehicle Company in the intention to subsequently list 2013. The group sold over 1.5 in Stockholm as well." million cars in 2018. State Tests Alcohol Breath Machines LANSING, Mich. (AP) – All 203 were certified around the end of of Michigan’s alcohol breath test- January, First Lt. 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PAGE 8 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020 BAE Creating AV ‘Soldier’ of Future by Jim Stickford ite rubber track system and a tems and adapt to the Army’s re- small-legged robot for reconnais- quirements. That’s why it has a To many adding robots to the sance missions.” modular look. work place can mean more trou- So yes, the tracked AV will car- The vehicle itself was devel- ble than it’s worth, but to the sol- ry a small robot that can walk on oped and built in Sterling diers of the U.S. Army it can be a four legs, Miller said. The idea is Heights, Miller said. It’s not being matter of life and death. that the secondary robot can go tested by the Army and they ex- Which is why Jim Miller, direc- places that the tracked vehicle pect more prototypes to be inte- tor of Business Development for can’t. The 30 mm cannon can be grated with Army units in the BAE Combat Mission Systems, used for defense or to actually at- next couple of years to get a has led a team of designers and tack positions. more thorough field test. engineers at BAE’s Sterling So if the RTD were to actually If they Army likes what it sees, Heights facility in creating a pro- spot, say, a machine gun next, then the RTD could go into pro- totype called the Robotic Tech- the remote control operator duction. But testing this kind of nology Demonstrator (RTD). could use its cannon to take out equipment to make sure that it Oakland County Executive David Coulter (right) swears in Thiele. Miller said that the U.S. Army the target. A safer alternative to meets Army specs takes time, so is investing heavily in au- sending a squad of soldiers to there’s no exact timetable. tonomous vehicle technology be- perform the same mission. “We are far away from even cause having vehicles that go Miller said that it’s also impor- thinking about where this vehicle FCA Executive’s Efforts Help and do things in places where it’s tant to remember that the RTD is would be built,”Miller said. possible to come under enemy a prototype and has been de- “We’re still in the early stages of fire can save lives. signed to be a “rolling lab” that the whole process. The technolo- Promote Minority Business Miller noted that WWII general can be used to test different sys- gy is changing so quickly.” When it comes to increasing growth and opportunity,” said “Texas” Bill Simpson, command- minority participation in its sup- Michelle Sourie Robinson, presi- er of the U.S. Ninth Army in Eu- ply chain, FCA does more than dent and CEO of MMSDC. rope, drilled into his subordinate just talk. “Scott is decisive, smart and officers: “Never send an infantry- The Michigan Minority Suppli- forward-thinking. He’s not afraid man to do a job that an artillery er Development Council (MMS- to step outside the box, which is shell can do for him.” DC) named FCA North America critical as we experience and em- The same principle applies to Head of Purchasing and Supply brace a season of exponential AVs. Having a robotic vehicle to, Chain Management Scott Thiele growth.” say, clear mine fields or do recon- as Chairman of the Board for the Since 1983, the company has naissance in enemy territory is a next two years, said FCA purchased more than $88.2 bil- very attractive ideal, Miller said. spokesman Mike Palese. lion from minority- , women- and So BAE Systems, at its Sterling Replacing DTE Chief Procure- veteran-owned suppliers, Palese Heights facility, has been devel- ment Officer Tony Tomczak, he said. In 2019, FCA was honored oping the RTD. willl be leading the group’s ef- with the following award for the The vehicle is a prototype forts to advance opportunities company’s innovative approach- meant to showcase the capabili- for minority-owned businesses. es and programs to expand op- ties of AVs and has been specifi- “Our commitment to diversity portunities for diverse suppliers: cally designed to be adaptable and inclusion at FCA extends far • Corporation of the Year for for future weapons systems, sen- beyond our walls,” said Thiele. 2018, Class 4 from the Na- sor technologies and payload ca- “I’m proud to serve the MMSDC tional Minority Supplier De- pacities, Miller said. as they continue supporting mi- velopment Council. “The RTD features AV mobility nority business owners in cre- • Best-in-Class for Excellence technology to help keep soldiers ative ways. in Supplier Diversity from out of harm’s way,” Miller said. Diversity drives innovation the at Lakes Women Busi- “It uses a hybrid electric drive- and innovation drives growth for ness Council. train for fuel efficiency and also all of us. I am excited about this • Benchmark Award from carries a 30mm remote weapons opportunity to contribute to the Rainbow PUSH. station cannon, a suite of sensors future success of minority sup- • President’s Award from the for 36-degree situational aware- pliers and our communities.” Canadian Aboriginal and Mi- ness and surveillance, a compos- This AV prototype is designed so improvements can easily be added. FCA recently joined a partner- nority Supplier Council. ship formed between MMSDC • America’s Top Corporation and Plug and Play, the largest for Women’s Business Enter- global innovation platform for prises from the Women’s startups and corporations, to Business Enterprise Nation FEBRUARY bring a new innovation hub to al Council. Detroit by June 2020. The company celebrated the Sales Event Plug and Play Detroit Powered 20th annual MatchMaker event by AmplifyD (Amplify:Diversity) through a series of high-impact will provide streamlined access engagements with more than 250 to all technology startups, with diverse businesses. MatchMaker an emphasis on those owned by has generated more than $4 bil- women and minorities, Palese lion in new business opportuni- said. The partnership underpins ties for exhibitors since incep-

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS PAGE 9 Brock Earns Lifetime Achievement Award EyesOn Design is proud to an- nounce Peter Brock has been se- lected as the recipient of EyesOn Design's 2020 Lifetime Design Achievement Award. Brock was chosen by a group of top automotive designers for his outstanding career in vehicle design. Brock enjoyed a career cen- tered around performance and race cars. Besides his successful racing team, Brock Racing Enter- prises (BRE), he is perhaps most known for his work on the XP-87 Corvette Stingray Racer and the Shelby Daytona Coupe. The 2020 Lifetime Design Achievement Award will be pre- sented to Brock on Tuesday, #2 IN METRO DETROIT June 9, as part of the EyesOn De- sign Awards at the North Ameri- can International Auto Show at #5 NATIONALLY TCF Center in Detroit. The award is unique in that the selection is made by the previ- ous winners of the award, which THE BEST DEALS! include automotive designers from around the world. 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America got its first can’t look at a design and not – 24/7 & 365 – of Brock stated that everybody World Championship-winning evaluate its racing capabilities OVER 40 YEARS [email protected] “knows Peter Brock for a differ- sports car, and Peter got a first- and esthetics. It doesn’t matter OF QUALITY SERVICE ent reason. To historic Corvette hand education in negotiating what type of racing is involved fans he’s the guy who penned the the world of provincial race offi- because I’ve found that all racers 1-888-665-5438 lines of the original Sting Ray rac- cials. That education was about are driven by the same desire to er and by extension the produc- to serve him well." just do something better than tion 1963 Corvette. The biorgraphy further stated the next guy.” “To Cobra fans, Peter’s the guy that Datsun devotees love to re- Then needing a trailer to tow who took the brick-like Shelby member the Pete Brock of Brock his own car, Brock said he was Cobra roadster and turned it into Racing Enterprises during the amazed at the lack of under- the slippery Cobra Daytona late ‘60s and early ‘70s; that fun- standing of aerodynamics in the #44296 #42333 #21552 Coupe – the first American car to loving hipster who, behind his trailer industry and decided to 475 SUMMIT DRIVE • 248-292-2502 • 5825 HIGHLAND RD. (M59) • WATERFORD beat out the European regulars crowd-pleasing polka-dot design and build his own trailer. scarves and hip-hugging slacks, When done, he was approached coolly called the shots as BRE’s by others who said they wanted 510 coupes decimated the Alfas one, too. 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Deals goodthru 03/02/2020 PAGE 10 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020 2021 Escalde Brings New Luxury and Technology to SUVs Call it big news from Cadillac. largest color range of any auto- The brand has unveiled the motive display in production to- new 2021 Escalade, completely day. redesigned with pioneering tech- The system includes three nologies that add new dimension screens: a 7.2-inch-diagonal to the iconic luxury SUV, accord- touch control panel driver infor- ing tosaid Cadillac President mation center to the driver’s left, Steve Carlisle. a 14.2-inch-diagonal cluster dis- Featuring exclusive, first-to- play behind the steering wheel market technology advances, in- and a 16.9-inch-diagonal Infotain- cluding a curved Organic Light ment screen to the driver’s right. Emitting Diode (OLED) screen, The OLED is paper-thin, and its the first AKG automotive audio curvature positions the displays system and Cadillac’s acclaimed for optimal visibility. Super Cruise driver assistance The Escalade incorporates sev- technology, the fifth generation eral other advanced, vision-ori- of Cadillac’s flagship expands on ented features, including: its more than 20 years of seg- • New, available Augmented ment-defining leadership. Reality-enabled navigation, “There is something special which uses live street views about driving an Escalade,” said ith directional overlays and Carlisle. “It has the bold pres- more to enhance driving ence and exclusive technology to directions. elevate the extraordinary and • Surround Vision, a standard make every drive feel like an oc- feature that employs four ex- Cadillac made sure redesigned the 2021 Escalade has greater cargo and passenger space in its interior casion.” terior cameras to provide a Launching in the third quarter 2-megapixel bird’s-eye view displays with navigation as this year in North America, the of the scene around the ve- well as streaming capability 2021 Escalade has been com- hicle. to play games, music and pletely redesigned, said Carlisle, • An available Trailering Inte videos through HDMI and to deliver improved driving dy- gration Package, which of USB inputs. The screens can namics and significantly greater fers up to nine camera views also mirror Android smart- passenger and cargo capacities. (including rear camera phones. Additionally, desti- “The 2021 Escalade takes its guidelines) to support easier nation “suggestions” can be leadership into a new era of mo- hitching. The package also “sent” by rear passengers to bility, with comprehensive up- includes an integrated trail- the front navigation screen, grades that are transformative to er brake controller and a for the driver to accept or the driving experience,” said trailering app that offers decline. Carlisle. ”It’s more than a new Es- trailer profiles, tire pressure Augmented Reality Navigation calade. It’s a new experience.” and temperature monitor is a new, available feature with The 2021 Escalade features ing, and an Extended Side the 2021 Escalade’s turn-by-turn OLED and camera technologies Blind Zone Alert. navigation. developed to enhance driver vi- • Rear Camera Mirror, an A live street view in front of the sion, while its signature design, available feature that vehicle is projected on the clus- said Carlisle, evolves and streams a rear-facing camera ter display with turn indicators strengthens, with added layers of view on the conventional in and other directional information Cadillac uses the latest technology to offer an easy-to-read panel. craftsmanship and unique ap- side mirror screen. overlaid on the scene. pearances for Sport and Luxury • Night Vision, an available It includes features such as di- arrived,” said Therese Pinazzo, “The expectations and desires models. feature that uses infrared rection-based audio prompts. For exterior design manager. “We of Escalade customers are fac- This industry-first technology, technology to enhance for example, a “turn left” audio have updated that statement for tors everyone in the Cadillac de- he/she said, uses a curved OLED ward visibility, including de- prompt comes through the left a new era, adding layers of so- sign studio unequivocally under- display that offers more than 38 tection of pedestrians and speakers to further emphasize phistication. stands,” said Phil Kucera, interi- inches of total diagonal display large animals, projected on the navigation instruction – with “The goal was to create a new or design manager. area, with twice the pixel density the center cluster display. the volume increasing as the turn Escalade that is unmistakable at “This allowed us to reach of a 4K television. • New rear-seat entertainment approaches. a glance, and then rewards you greater levels of depth and detail The technology delivers bold features a pair of 12.6-inch- “Escalade has always made a with greater details on the sec- than Escalade has ever had be- imagery, perfect blacks and the diagonal independent touch bold statement that says you’ve ond or even third read.” fore.” Tesla, in a Move That Surprised Wall Street, U.S. Budget Hurts AV Firm DETROIT (AP) – The Trump on bringing back manufacturing administration’s budget proposal jobs to Ohio, a key state in his re- Launching $2 Billion Public Stock Offering scraps a loan program that could election campaign. Trump lam- by TOM KRISHER sale would be $2.31 billion if the cember about the company’s fi- help an upstart electric vehicle basted GM for plans to close the AP Auto Writer underwriters exercise the op- nancing arrangements but gave company’s plans to reuse the Lordstown plant and then tions. no further details. Tesla also said now-closed General Motors fac- praised the new electric truck DETROIT (AP) – Tesla said that The numbers assume that the the U.S. Justice Department has tory in Lordstown, Ohio. venture. is selling $2 billion worth of addi- shares would be sold for $767.29 asked for information about In a summary of the budget for According to a summary of tional stock, that its U.S. revenue each, the closing price of the Musk’s statements that he had the coming fiscal year, the ad- Trump’s budget plan, the admin- fell last year and that securities stock on Feb. 12. Each additional funding secured to take the com- ministration said Feb. 10 it wants istration wants to eliminate the regulators are scrutinizing its fi- dollar on the share price would pany private, and about produc- to eliminate the Advanced Tech- loan program and others be- nances. add about $2.6 million to the pro- tion rates for the Model 3 sedan. nology Vehicle Manufacturing cause the private sector should All of the developments Feb. ceeds, the filing said. The funding had not been lined Loan Program, which was creat- have a primary role in taking 13 were disclosed in filings with Since June of last year the up. ed in 2007 to foster development risks on new commercial proj- U.S. Securities and Exchange stock has more than quadrupled The SEC probe into statements of fuel-efficient vehicles. ects. Commission, which in December in value and was trading at about taking the company pri- Lordstown Motors Corp., a “The government’s best use of subpoenaed financial data and $795.49 Feb. 13. vate was closed with a $40 mil- new venture that’s trying to re- taxpayer funding is in earlier contracts, including the compa- On the company’s fourth-quar- lion settlement, Tesla said. The open the former Lordstown GM stage R&D,’’ the document says. ny’s financing arrangements. ter earnings conference call on securities agency also closed its factory east of Cleveland to build U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democ- The Palo Alto, California, com- Jan. 29, Musk was asked about probe last year into projections electric trucks, is considering rat who represents the area and pany’s shares jumped 3.7 percent raising capital since the stock of Model 3 production rates, the asking for a $200 million from the has been helping Lordstown Mo- despite the disclosures and the had gone up so dramatically. annual report stated. loan fund. It’s also getting a $40 tors with the loan application, additional 2.65 million shares He replied that the company “To our knowledge no govern- million loan from GM. said he plans on talking with the that could dilute the value of the was spending money as fast as it ment agency in any ongoing in- But it’s not clear just yet Trump administration and is op- 180 million shares now on the could spend sensibly, yet it’s still vestigation has concluded that whether the loan program’s de- timistic there is a way to make market. generating cash. “So in light of any wrongdoing occurred,’’ the mise would cut off money for sure the money is available. The surprise sale taps into Tes- that, it doesn’t make sense to filing said. Lordstown Motors. There are “I can’t see why they wouldn’t la’s rocketing stock price over raise money because we expect Also in the annual report, Tesla still just over seven months left want to be a part of this,’’ Ryan the past eight months, but comes to generate cash despite this disclosed that its U.S. revenue in the current budget year, and said. “It’d be something we could just two weeks after CEO Elon growth level,’’ he told analysts. fell 15 percent last year to $12.65 the program still has more than work on together, and at the end Musk said the company had In a note to investors, Wed- billion, despite record vehicle $17 billion available to loan, ac- of the day this will lead to jobs enough cash to fund its capital bush analyst Daniel Ives called sales. The U.S. is by far its largest cording to the Department of En- with good wages and benefits.’’ programs and it didn’t need to the stock sale a smart move be- market. But overall revenue rose ergy, which runs the program. These type of public-private raise any more money. cause the shares are in a strong nearly 15 percent to $24.58 bil- Lordstown Motors said Feb. 10 partnerships, he said, are need- In a prepared statement, Tesla position as electric vehicle de- lion on increases in China, the that is has not yet applied for the ed to help create a new manufac- said Musk will buy $10 million mand is starting to reach an in- Netherlands and Norway. loan and that it is just one of sev- turing economy and rebuild the worth of the stock while billion- flection point, with China as the The company said that at the eral financing options under re- middle class. aire board member and Oracle main driver. end of last year it had 48,016 em- view. The Advanced Technology Ve- co-founder Larry Ellison will buy He also wrote that the sale re- ployees, 801 fewer than in 2018. “We will factor this new infor- hicles manufacturing program shares worth $1 million. moves a potential cash shortage Tesla lost $862 million last year mation into our decision-making started under the Obama admin- The electric car and solar pan- down the road. “The bulls (which and has never posted an annual process, but our business model istration with $25 billion, the En- el maker will use the proceeds to we agree with) will say this es- profit. But it made $105 million in stands on its own without it,” the ergy Department said. It loaned strengthen its balance sheet and sentially rips the Band-Aid off the fourth quarter. At the end of company said in a statement. $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. to for general corporate purposes. and takes the doomsday cash last year, it had $6.27 billion in Lordstown Motors could still upgrade its factories to build effi- In the Feb. 13 filing, Tesla Inc. crunch scenario some predicted cash and equivalents on hand, al- apply for a loan during the cur- cient vehicles, and another $1.45 said underwriters of the share down the road now off the table,” most 70 percent better than at rent budget year, the Energy De- billion to Nissan Motor Co. to re- sale have a 30-day option to buy Ives wrote. the close of 2018. But its debt partment said. tool a Tennessee factory to build another $300 million in common Tesla also disclosed on Feb. 13 grew from $9.4 billion at the end Eliminating the program could EVs. Nissan repaid its loan, as stock. The company estimated in its annual report that the SEC of 2018 to $11.6 billion in Decem- be problematic for President did Tesla Inc., which got $465 that the net proceeds from the subpoenaed information in De- ber of 2019. Donald Trump, who campaigned million for its California, plant. FEBRUARY 17, 2020 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS PAGE 11

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*All prices and payments include GM rebates. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle. Pricing subject to change per GM incentives. Prices and payments are inclusive of active GM employee discount (unless otherwise stated). Pricing includes Ed Rinke cash while supplies last. All leases are 10,000 miles per year with approved A Tier credit. All Vehicles shown are $999 *All prices and payments include GM rebates. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle. Pricing subject to change per GM incentives. Prices and payments down unless otherwise stated. Disposition Fee may be required at vehicle turn in. Must have lease loyalty or lease conquest are inclusive of active GM employee discount (unless otherwise stated). All leases are 10,000 miles per year with approved A Tier credit. All Vehicles shown vehicle in household on certain models. Prices and payments are plus tax, title, plate, doc fee, refundable security deposit are $999 down unless otherwise stated. Disposition Fee may be required at vehicle turn in.Must have lease loyalty or lease conquest vehicle in household required on certain vehicles – to be determined by lender. **$3,500 trade in is valid on 2008 or newer vehicles w/ under 115k on certainmodels. Prices and payments are plus tax, title, plate, doc fee, refundable security deposit required on certain vehicles – to be determined by lender. miles in drivable condition, no branded titles, reconditioning determined by appraiser. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer **$3,500 trade in is valid on 2008 or newer vehicles w/ under 115k miles in drivable condition, no branded titles, reconditioning determined by appraiser. for complete details. Free appraisals on vehicles see salesman for details ** Exp date: 3-2-2020. All down payments include Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for complete details. Free appraisals on vehicles see salesman for details ** Exp date: 3/2/2020. All down Card top Off. payments include Card top Off. PAGE 12 DETROITAUTOSCENE-TECHCENTERNEWS FEBRUARY 17, 2020