Manufacturing
Constellium, UACJ expanding US automotive aluminum joint venture
Adding finishing to JV to save Contellium nearly $300 million.
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Industry
Thor expanding RV production in Indiana
Company buying Bristol plant to add more Class C motorhomes.
Industry
Automakers, regulators agree to add automatic braking to all cars by 2022 [Video]
Voluntary agreement gets technology on vehicles three years faster than regulatory process.
Manufacturing
Alcoa names automotive, aerospace products division Arconic
Split into materials, products companies set for second half of 2016.
Industry
Honda to work with MassChallenge incubator #WhyMFG
Automaker hopes to work with startups, developers in Boston.
Industry
Ford Escape adds windshield wiper defroster
Heated windshield element gets rid of snow and ice.
Industry
Icahn offers to buy outstanding Federal-Mogul shares
Investment group already owns 82% of automotive supplier.
Industry
Bonnell Aluminum upgrading Michigan plant
Demand for more aluminum extrusions driving growth.
Engineering
Missouri: Truck and van powerhouse
The show-me state produces electric commercial trucks, too.
Vehicle Tech
Bugatti unveils Chiron supercar in Geneva
1,500hp, 8L engine powers lightweight vehicle to 261mph.
Industry
Massachusetts Senate bans phones while driving
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Industry
North American International Auto Show 2016 New and notable
Top designers from General Motors, Acura, Lincoln, and Chrysler discuss their latest offerings.