Vehicle Tech
GKN Driveline starts production at new plant in Mexico
Propshaft facility needed to feed growing Mexican market, global demand for AWD components.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Manufacturing
Dana to build axle plant at former Willys-Overland site in Toledo
New plant on storied address will supply nearby FCA plant with Jeep axles.
Manufacturing
Honda Ridgeline pickup goes into production
Second-generation unit-body design hopes to gain popularity that eluded original Ridgeline.
Vehicle Tech
FCA, Google partner on driverless minivans
Companies to integrate autonomous technology into Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
Manufacturing
Ford boosts 3.5L EcoBoost engine power, adds 10-speed transmission to F-150
Upgrades to 2017 should boost power, efficiency.
Manufacturing
Ford investing $1.6 billion in Michigan, Ohio
Transmission, truck production to increase.
Manufacturing
Ford recycles 30,000 truck bodies per month from stamping scrap
Closed-loop aluminum recycling system lowers energy use, costs for automaker.
Vehicle Tech
Ford to offer stealth flashing lights as factory option on Interceptor
Engineering light bar into design offers more visibility than aftermarket offerings.
Manufacturing
Toyota to establish Michigan research center for autonomous cars
Ann Arbor facility to be led by University of Michigan faculty.
Manufacturing
Ford plans $1.6 billion small car plant in Mexico
Opening in 2020, San Luis Potosi plant to employ 2,800.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota establishes tech research company
Partnership with Microsoft to develop connected vehicle, autonomous vehicle systems.