Vehicle Tech
Trucks still rule April sales, but cars show some life
Some compact, subcompact cars post first gains of the year.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Vehicle Tech
April auto sales set to post 10-year record
J.D. Power predicts 5% increase, fueled by trucks.
Manufacturing
Honeywell India to supply turbochargers to VW
Expansion of Indian automotive market continues with more parts production.
Vehicle Tech
Car sales slump but trucks, vans boom in March
Overall sales were flat as buyers avoided cars at most showrooms.
Vehicle Tech
Honda testing autonomous vehicles in California
Former Naval base to offer real-world driving conditions for test cars.
Vehicle Tech
27 companies join Michigan autonomous driving initiative
University of Michigan center's affiliates program launched.
Vehicle Tech
GM uses decades of test data for Chevy Malibu
Road sensor info. collected since 1972 to monitor road conditions.
Fleets
Mercedes-Benz Vans to build 1,300-job South Carolina plant
Mercedes, Freightliner Sprinter vans to come from $500M investment.
Vehicle Tech
Mercedes Metris is medium duty, not a minivan
Maker of Sprinter vans says the Metris offers a smaller option without going Ford Transit Connect-small.
Vehicle Tech
Trucks dominate February auto sales increase
Trucks, SUVs make up for lower car sales for major automakers.
Vehicle Tech
Ford hires top financial analyst for strategy role
Longtime industry expert John Casessa to direct growth initiatives.