Manufacturing
Toyota shifting truck, SUV production between Indiana, Texas, Mexico
Product manufacturing plan musical chairs needed to maximize output of SUVs, crossovers, pickups.
Category: Assembly
Engineering
On-demand ventilation system
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
Hyundai to build pickup-like crossover in Alabama
$410 million in plant upgrades will support 2021 production of the Santa Cruz, a vehicle reminiscent of the Subaru Brat and Chevrolet El Camino.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot considering merger
Complex foreign ownership, subsidiary spinoffs could complicate the potential pairing.
Engineering
Lifting eye
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
Updated connectivity series
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
Hyundai exoskeleton supports assembly workers
The non-powered, vest-mounted assistance device makes it easier for assemblers to do work over their heads.
Manufacturing
Subaru begins production of Legacy, Outback in Indiana
As competitors exit the car market, Subaru updates its most popular models
Manufacturing
FCA supplier Dakkota Integrated Systems expands in Detroit
Company building a 625-job, $55 million plant on city’s east side.
Engineering
Battery leak detection systems
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
Gripping trays
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
Microsoft, BMW form manufacturing technology initiative for smart manufacturing
Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) would allow manufacturers to share use cases to develop new production processes.