Vehicle Tech
Elon Musk, Tesla settle with SEC, Musk to step down as chairman
SEC lawsuit had sought to oust Musk as chairman and CEO following his failed attempt to take the company private, telling investors that he had "funding secured."
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Industry
Winning with the right talent
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Manufacturing
Volvo hits full S60 production in South Carolina
New plant should deliver cars to dealerships in the coming months.
Manufacturing
FCA upgrades proving grounds for autonomous vehicle testing
Historic Chelsea Proving Grounds near Detroit gets $30 million in improvements.
Manufacturing
Toyota Racing Development partners with GF Machining
Official Technology Partner title promotes GF's ability to speed TRD manufacturing performance.
Vehicle Tech
Tesla scraps plans to go private
Earlier "funding secured" claim may come back to bite CEO Musk.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen launching electric car-sharing service in Berlin
North American version expected in 2020
Manufacturing
Honda-affiliated supplier buys into SoftWheel
Musashi Seimitsu invests in wheelchair technology company that is looking to push into hybrid and electric vehicles.
Engineering
Zinc protection for underbody components
Thermission, BASF’s anti-corrosion technology can protect high-strength steel components in lightweight vehicles.
Engineering
Video games save lives
Hardware and software technologies developed to destroy animated aliens in computer games are protecting drivers and speeding automotive development.
Fleets
The Internet of Meat
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.
Engineering
Ram & Jeep: Lightweight designs go mainstream
Two of FCA’s most popular vehicles feature advanced lightweight materials strategies, mixing aluminum and steel components to boost efficiency and performance.