Vehicle Tech
GM buys Strobe Inc. LiDAR to boost autonomous vehicle development
Strobe to become part of Cruise Automation, GM's self-driving vehicle wing.
Category: Design
Vehicle Tech
GM announces all-electric future car plans
Two new electric vehicles planned for next 18 months, 20 by 2023.
Engineering
Honda to add 300 new jobs, invest $267 million in Ohio
Mass production of the 2018 Honda Accord begins at the Marysville Auto Plant.
Vehicle Tech
VW to resume Microbus production in 2022, as an all-electric car
Iconic vehicle has been out of the U.S. market since 2003.
Engineering
Designing interiors for autonomous vehicles
Southco expert William Sokurenko discusses how automakers have to rethink vehicle layouts as cars and trucks take over more driving functions.
Fleets
Collins low-floor school bus can transport special needs, other students in same vehicle
Low vehicle floor eliminates steps, lifts, other assistance devices.
Vehicle Tech
Ford offers 2018 F-150 Police Responder cop truck
Pursuit-rated pickup to offer cargo flexibility to police departments.
Manufacturing
Magna begins Jaguar SUV production
Contract manufacturing growing as niche production popularity increases.
Fleets
Blue Bird to offer two electric school bus options in 2018
Company to offer small and very large bus options with the potential to sell power back to utilities.
Industry
News roundup: GM pushes STEM education, Toyota expands production, Ford offers Mustang logo option
GM education initiative offers support to four tech-focused charities.
Fleets
Volvo testing autonomous refuse truck
Working with Swedish waste management company Renova, company hopes to advance self-driving technology.
Fleets
Sacramento invests in electric refuse trucks
Side-load truck features Motiv all-electric powertrain and Loadmaster body.