Vehicle Tech
Toyota to set up research centers at Stanford, MIT
Artificial intelligence work will center on autonomous vehicles, human mobility.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing
FCA US completes 1 millionth 9-speed transmission
Indiana plants began producing the fuel-saving system in 2013.
Manufacturing
Chinese government-owned company buys Henniges Automotive
Detroit-area company adds to AVIC Automotive's growing stable of suppliers.
Engineering
Oshkosh wins $6.7 billion Hum-vee replacement contract
17,000 JLTV vehicles to be produced throughout next 10 years.
Manufacturing
Toyota begins engineering expansion in Kentucky
Georgetown plant taking over some responsibilities as Toyota consolidates to Texas.
Vehicle Tech
Video game to offer glimpse into Bugatti Veyron replacement
French automaker working with Sony to develop virtual look for the next-generation supercar.
Manufacturing
Henniges Automotive opens fourth plant in Mexico
Vibration, weather sealing supplier expands to match growth in Latin America.
Manufacturing
Columbia, Missouri, opts of electric buses
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.
Manufacturing
AM General begins Mercedes production in Indiana
Contract manufacturing operation supports product for China.
Fleets
Peterbilt to feature Maxwell ultracapacitor starting module
System can increase start reliability, lower truck weights.
Industry
Novelis launches structural aluminum line
Advanz 7000 line could underpin frames, safety cages in future vehicles.
Manufacturing
BobCAD-CAM custom tooling
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.