Manufacturing
Denso, Toyota partner for semiconductor development
Mirise Technologies to develop chips for hybrids, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler to focus on hybrids, not full EVs
Production plans detailed in the automaker’s contract with the UAW show several hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the works.
Manufacturing
GM, LG to build $2.3 billion battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio
Joint venture construction begins next year, will employ more than 1,100 near recently closed GM Chevy Cruze site.
Manufacturing
UAW reaches tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler
No plant closings, $9 billion in investments throughout 4-year term.
Manufacturing
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Manufacturing
Tesla, Ford share visions of electric futures
Mustang Mach-E is a small electric crossover take on the iconic pony car, and the Cybertruck is an origami exercise in sharp angles
Manufacturing
GM sues Fiat Chrysler using organized crime laws
FCA officials bribed UAW to drive up GM costs so FCA could take over GM, automaker alleges in the lawsuit.
Manufacturing
Electric vehicle (EV) news roundup: Karma, Audi, BMW
Automakers show off new vehicles, celebrate awards, announce production plans.
Manufacturing
UAW workers ratify contracts with Ford, Detroit Axle, General Dynamics
With GM and Ford deals completed, the union will begin bargaining with Fiat Chrysler.
Industry
Automotive technology orders gain in September, overall market down slightly
1% decrease overall as aerospace orders were flat, machine shops down modestly, and automotive sector saw a slight increase despite a decrease in the transmission, powertrain sector.
Manufacturing
Hyundai to build pickup-like crossover in Alabama
$410 million in plant upgrades will support 2021 production of the Santa Cruz, a vehicle reminiscent of the Subaru Brat and Chevrolet El Camino.