Vehicle Tech
GM uses decades of test data for Chevy Malibu
Road sensor info. collected since 1972 to monitor road conditions.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Fleets
Mercedes-Benz Vans to build 1,300-job South Carolina plant
Mercedes, Freightliner Sprinter vans to come from $500M investment.
Fleets
Caterpillar advancing Internet of Things strategy
Equipment maker buys into, partners with Uptake to develop predictive analytics systems.
Fleets
Lightning Hybrids logs biggest order yet
Massachusetts company to use hydraulic hybrid systems for transit vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
Mercedes Metris is medium duty, not a minivan
Maker of Sprinter vans says the Metris offers a smaller option without going Ford Transit Connect-small.
Fleets
Allison-Cummins hybrid bus powertrain wins California approval
System combines Cummins diesels with Allison transmission.
Vehicle Tech
Trucks dominate February auto sales increase
Trucks, SUVs make up for lower car sales for major automakers.
Vehicle Tech
Ford hires top financial analyst for strategy role
Longtime industry expert John Casessa to direct growth initiatives.
Vehicle Tech
News
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.
Engineering
Laser texturing for automotive interiors
Replacing an analog photochemical process with 3D digital technology offers repeatability, more complex surfaces, higher quality.