Category: Cars/Light trucks
Manufacturing
Trump moves to lower fuel economy mandates, cancel California’s ability to set stricter rules
Two-pronged fight will likely lead to lengthy court battles.
Vehicle Tech
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne dies at 66
Chief executive was in poor health and had been replaced over the weekend.
Vehicle Tech
Detroit auto show moving to June in 2020
North American International Auto Show organizers say a summer show will be less expensive for exhibitors.
Manufacturing
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne replaced with Mike Manley after sudden, extreme illness
Marchionne's health deteriorated rapidly following minor surgery.
Manufacturing
Faurecia opening Toledo plant in 2019
Instrument panel facility is near Jeep, GM plants in Ohio.
Manufacturing
‘America does not go to war in a Ford Fiesta’
Global Automakers oppose proposed Trump Administration tariffs on imported vehicles.
Manufacturing
Eaton establishes eMobility unit for hybrid, electric vehicles
New business unit combines portions of the company's electronics, vehicles businesses.
Manufacturing
Dana buys stake in electric motors developer TM4
Joint venture fleshes out Dana's hybrid-electric supply strategy.
Vehicle Tech
Penn State Behrend team tops 3,000mpg to win SAE Supermileage contest
Eaton-sponsored competition features student teams.
Vehicle Tech
Tesla cutting 4,000 jobs in quest for profitability
9% workforce cuts won't touch manufacturing.