Manufacturing
GKN Automotive consolidates North American headquarters in Michigan
New facility uses recycled material.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Industry
Ford, Thor Industries partner to pair lightweight pickup with lightweight camper options
Livin Lite to build Ford-branded campers and trailers.
Manufacturing
Steel advocacy group says automotive steel use is greener than aluminum
Studies include carbon impact across the manufacturing, use, and disposal of vehicles.
Manufacturing
GM to invest $200 million in Pontiac, Orion plants in Michigan
Increased productivity at assembly plants drives component work.
Manufacturing
ArcelorMittal executive talks steel in auto industry
Best of 2014: Blake Zuidema discusses the future of steel-based lightweighting.
Manufacturing
TRW shareholders approve $12.4 billion merger with ZF
One regulatory body approves the pairing, several more approvals still needed.
Manufacturing
American Specialty Alloys to build automotive aluminum plant in the Southeast
Newly formed company plans facility to produce more than 600,000 tons of aluminum annually.
Manufacturing
VIA Motors wins California approval for electrified commercial vans
CARB approval allows company to immediately fill vehicle orders.
Manufacturing
Green Automotive names interim president, CFO
Departing chief Ian Hobday also resigns from board of directors.
Engineering
Louisiana advanced manufacturing center gets $22M
Training center will support Benteler’s $975M manufacturing complex and other regional manufacturers.
Manufacturing
Local Motors invites hot rodders to modify 3D-printed car
Contest winners will be decided at SEMA 2015
Manufacturing
Hyundai, Kia settle Clean Air Act suit for $100 million
Another $200 million in lost greenhouse gas credits also lost.