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Fleets
Alt. fuel companies partner for armored cars
Vehicles use plug-in hybrid system, natural gas engines to cut idling, emissions.
Industry
Lotus to launch 3-Eleven sports car
Lightweight, racetrack-inspired vehicle to start at $129,000.
Fleets
ThyssenKrupp, Maxion partner on carbon fiber wheels
Hybrid aluminum, carbon designs to shave weight by 40%.
Manufacturing
Lotus co-locates US offices in Georgia, Michigan
Luxury automaker says moving some staff to Ann Arbor will create opportunities with suppliers.
Manufacturing
BLM 4-Runner tube-bending machine
Can straighten, bending, end-form, cut off in one machine.
Manufacturing
Jaguar invite students to design 2030 car of the future
Automaker partners with California design schools for student program.
Fleets
TI Automotive hosts STEM students
Close-up look at design, manufacturing meant to inspire interest in auto industry.
Manufacturing
Additive Industries’ new 3D printing system: MetalFAB1
First integrated additive manufacturing system for high-end industrial applications will launch in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Manufacturing
GM investing $439M in Corvette paint plant
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.