Category: Industry

Strategy, policy, markets, labor, capital, and the competitive field.

New and notable: North American International Auto Show 2017

As automakers focus on mobility systems, fewer new vehicles hit the stage in Detroit.

February 8, 2017 5 min

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Trending products to spec

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.

February 8, 2017 2 min

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Industry

Caterpillar moving headquarter to Chicago, scrapping Peoria expansion plans

Executives say international growth is driving the need to be near a transportation hub.

February 1, 2017 2 min

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Manufacturing

Renault Trucks tests 3D-printed engine parts in Europe

Automaker reduced 4-cylinder engine weight 25% with printed parts.

January 17, 2017 2 min

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Industry

GM partners with Girls Who Code #WhyMFG

Automaker hopes to increase interest in science jobs for girls.

January 13, 2017 3 min

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Industry

FCA US expands Jeep product lineup

$1 billion investment in plants in Michigan, Ohio.

January 10, 2017 3 min

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Industry

2016 auto sales set second-consecutive record

The margin was slim, 17.54 million vehicles beat 2015’s record by about 56,000 units.

January 1, 2017 3 min

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Industry

2017 outlook: Auto sales remain strong, commercial market mixed

Though few analysts are calling for massive growth in 2017, expectations are for a third consecutive year of a record-high production and sales within the North American motor vehicle market.

January 1, 2017 7 min

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Industry