Vehicle Tech
Ford V6 pickup take rate hits record 57%
F-150 retail sales ruled by smaller engines and truckers seek to cut fuel use.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing
Ford invests $500 million at Ohio engine plant
Adding 300 employees in Lima to support 2.7L engine for aluminum pickups.
Manufacturing
Agility Fuel Systems launches new CNG storage system
Louisville Mid-America trucking show gets several alt-fuel system launches.
Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner to expand Michigan tech center
Powertrain research group to add space for engineering, sales, management.
Vehicle Tech
Honda wins NHTSA recognition for backup cameras in cars
First automaker to add rearview systems for almost all vehicles in its fleet.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies launches new engine starter module
Ultracapacitor-based system offers cold-cranking for medium-duty work trucks.
Vehicle Tech
Allison Transmissions launches high-tech tools to cut fuel use
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.
Vehicle Tech
XL Hybrids launches medium-duty system on Ford cutaways
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.
Fleets
CASE offers special interior for the discerning backhoe operator
Laramie leather package from Ram trucks to offer extra comfort on job sites.
Fleets
Thor Industries buys new plant in Northeast Indiana
Elkhart plant to boost capacity for motorhomes as demand surges.
Fleets
Maxwell to provide ultracapacitors for anti-idling equipment
Idle Free Systems to use the power devices for diesel startup power in work trucks
Manufacturing
Magna Steyr tp continue making MINI cars for BMW
MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman production to stay in Austria