Manufacturing
Ford completes upgrades in Spain
Valencia plant can produce six different vehicles for European customers.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner opens Brazil R&D center
Growing South American business demands more custom engineering.
Manufacturing
Ford adding 1,550 workers for F-150 production
Increases in Missouri, Michigan employment moves some entry-level UAW members to top-tier wage.
Vehicle Tech
January auto sales jump thanks to trucks, vans
Better weather, stronger conditions for commercial vehicles drive sales increases.
Vehicle Tech
Honda Fit wins 5-start safety rating
Subcompact aces federal, insurance industry crash testing.
Vehicle Tech
Safety company Humanetics buys FrontTone
Crash sled equipment joins test dummies at combined company.
Industry
Magna-Ford lightweight concept shaves fuel use 16%
Lightweighting test bed uses aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, other materials.
Manufacturing
BorgWarner adds ignition coils to Mexico plant
Production supports Volkswagen engine assembly in Mexico.
Industry
Henkel adds Almond Products as licensee
Almond to expand market for magnesium, aluminum automotive parts.
Manufacturing
Brammo to focus on electrification components
Motorcycle maker to work with new owner Polaris on battery technology.
Manufacturing
Dana sells Venezuelan business unit
Manufacturing and Logistics buys Danaven, associated plants.
Manufacturing
Ford Mustang heads to Asia
Exports from North America growing for several Ford, Lincoln vehicles.