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www.ADandP.media bearings, features new valve body, and has a multi-disk torque convertor— it returns 29 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg. Then there is an "Eco" version of the 2017 Elantra that is ftted with a 1.4-liter, turbocharged four with gasoline direct injection. It produces 128 hp at 5,500 rpm and 156 lb-ft at 1,400 to 3,700 rpm. This engine comes with a seven-speed, dual-clutch trans- mission. Although certifcation isn't complete at the time of this writing, Hyundai engineers estimate that the combined mpg number for the Eco model will be 35 mpg. Dave Zuchowski talks about "the democratization of technology," about how the sorts of tech that was intro- duced in the top-of-the-line Equus and Genesis sedans are making their way into cars of a more-modest price point, into cars like the Elantra. There is the aforementioned automatic cruise control, based on radar, and the automatic emergency braking with pedestrian protection, based on radar and camera sensors. There is lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist, based on the camera and on the electric power steering system (in the event of a drift out of a lane without a turn signal being activated, torque is put into the steering wheel to make an adjustment to the path). There is rear- cross trafc alert and blind spot detec- tion that make use of radar sensors in the rear bumper; those sensors are also used for lane-change assist. "The compact car segment and the buyer have changed," Zuchowski says. "It used to be about practicality vs. emotion." The compact car, he suggests, "used to be an appliance, something that was purchased based on afordability, low cost of ownership, and fuel economy." Now, Zuchowski says, it isn't that those attributes don't matter, but that people are looking for a well-designed, maneuverable, and personable car." Zuchowski points out that in 2015 total car sales in the U.S. market were down by 2%, yet Hyundai's car sales were up by 2 percent. And of the Hyundai car oferings, both in terms of overall 2015 sales (241,706) and percentage increase over 2014 sales (+8.9 percent), the Elantra is the key car in the showroom. What's more, they are forecasting a 1.5 percent increase for the overall compact car segment for 2016 (to a total segment size of 2,231,960 units), so the 2017 Elantra is ready to gain its share against a raft of tough competitors. The materials, adhesives and the redesigns contribute to a better ride, as well as a quieter cabin. At MODEX, you'll fi nd the solutions you need to solve tough manufacturing and supply chain challenges, identify best practices, exceed customer demands and gain competitive edge. MODEX is FREE to attend. Can you afford not to be here? THE LINE FOR SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS STARTS HERE. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT MODEXSHOW.COM Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia April 4-7, 2016 THE GREATEST SUPPLY CHAIN SHOW ON EARTH. Collocated with MODEX 2016 23 AD&P; ∕ MARCH 2016 HYUNDAI