Category: Industry
Strategy, policy, markets, labor, capital, and the competitive field.
From the racetrack to public streets
Automakers test components, systems, materials, and technologies on the track to hone performance before adding new options to passenger vehicles.
The race before the race
Experts from racing giant Team Penske tell the unknown saga of achieving technical dominance.
Corvette convertible gets hard top for 2020
Two-piece design depends on high-tech die-cast parts, electric motors.
Automaker robotic purchases surge
More vehicle launches, electrification trends increase automation orders.
Dielectric grease fights electronic signal failures
Increasing electrification of conventional cars and electric and autonomous vehicle launches make preventing electronic connector failure critical.
Insect eyes inspire future safety cameras
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.
NHTSA to study mirror-replacing sideview cameras
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.
Automotive AM opportunities
Increasing adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies is taking place by key automakers, parts suppliers, and services catering to the automotive segment.
Moving beyond prototypes
3D printing reveals potential to be used in the manufacture of safety critical vehicle parts.