Vehicle Tech
Honda, GM partner on next-gen electric car batteries
Partnership envisions Honda buying GM batteries in the future.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Vehicle Tech
Cadillac adding semi-autonomous driving to all vehicles by 2020
System to move to mainstream cars after Cadillac introduction.
Vehicle Tech
Waymo ordering more Chrysler Pacifica minivans from FCA US
Partnership expansion could lead to technology licensing.
Manufacturing
Hyundai expanding in Alabama, adding engine component machining
$388 million program to add 50 jobs at plant, serve Hyundai, Kia facilities in Southeast.
Vehicle Tech
Trump threatens tariffs on imported cars, trucks, automotive parts
Trade action could disrupt global automotive production.
Vehicle Tech
Three Ford truck plants shut down by supplier fire
F-150 production halted in Kansas City, Dearborn; Super Duty lines down in Kentucky.
Manufacturing
Ford getting out of most car production by 2020
Mustang, one version of the Focus will be left in lineup dominated by trucks, crossovers, SUVs.
Manufacturing
Workhorse wins patent for delivery truck-launched drone
UAV package delivery system is fully integrated with electric delivery trucks.
Manufacturing
Honda wins ENERGY STAR ratings in Ohio, Indiana
Plants have improved energy efficiency via lighting, leak reductions.
Vehicle Tech
March auto sales gain, reversing 2018 losses for several automakers
Increased fleet sales, more SUV availability push numbers higher for most companies.
Manufacturing
Nissan, Volkswagen investing in Deep South plants
Nissan to add shift in Mississippi, VW to add new vehicle variant in Tennessee.
Manufacturing
Dana to merge with GKN’s automotive business
$6.1 billion deal tops a private equity offer for GKN.