Manufacturing
British, German trade ministers support GM Europe sale to Peugeot Citroen
Unions still wary of possible job losses from merger of European brands.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Manufacturing
General Motors considers sale of European wing to Peugeot Citroen
Some at GM have been seeking European divestiture since 2008.
Manufacturing
Broaching replaces face machining in aluminum engine block manufacturing
Sandvik Coromant experts discuss technical changes, success stories in aluminum processing changes.
Manufacturing
January auto sales fall slightly as trucks gain, cars fall
Toyota, Fiat Chrysler post heavy losses; Nissan, Honda gain ground.
Manufacturing
Honda, GM joint venture to mass produce fuel cells in Michigan
Partnership will create 100 jobs, manufacturing hydrogen cells for cars by 2020.
Manufacturing
Hyundai/Kia pledges $3.1B in US spending over five years: Bloomberg
Korean automaker considering upgrades to Georgia, Alabama plants, possible third plant.
Industry
GM partners with Girls Who Code #WhyMFG
Automaker hopes to increase interest in science jobs for girls.
Manufacturing
Ford to invest $700 million in Michigan electric, hybrid cars; cancels investment in Mexico
Electric vehicle push to include 13 new vehicles throughout next five years.
Manufacturing
Volkswagen begins Atlas production in Tennessee
Large SUV part of automaker's growth plan for North America.
Vehicle Tech
Honeywell report: turbo use to jump 35% by 2021
Growth in China, North America to drive increases in compression-boost systems.