Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner projects at least three years of double-digit business growth from fuel efficiency
Emissions, fuel-saving technologies driving orders, profits up for near future.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies wins grant for ultracapacitor/battery energy storage
System will allow cars to shut off engine while stopped.
Manufacturing
Local Motors invites hot rodders to modify 3D-printed car
Contest winners will be decided at SEMA 2015
Manufacturing
Hyundai, Kia settle Clean Air Act suit for $100 million
Another $200 million in lost greenhouse gas credits also lost.
Vehicle Tech
Efficient Drivetrains opens Silicon Valley tech center
Hybrid, electric vehicle components developer looked for location near Tesla.
Manufacturing
Cenntro Automotive launches Citelec electric vehicle production in Nevada
Company purchased Citelec, other electric vehicles from France's Brant Motors.
Manufacturing
Ford earnings fall by more than half to $1.2 billion as sales fall globally
Launches of new vehicles adding costs and cutting revenues, outlook improves.
Fleets
Mercedes to move some Sprinter van production to North America
U.S. tariffs makes importing the popular commercial vehicles difficult.
Industry
Novelis opens aluminum automotive sheet plant in China
Growing popularity of automotive lightweighting has driven company investments.
Vehicle Tech
Mercedes increases autonomous car testing in California
Test cars to be driven on public roads and at former military base.
Manufacturing
GM outlines financial strategies for future growth
Automaker to invest in China, speed product launches in North America.
Manufacturing
Ford swapping out plant fluorescent, HID lighting with LEDs
$25 million project expected to save $7 million per year in energy.