Automotive supplier Forvia is closing its metals department in Highland Park and laying off 268 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification to the state. The company is moving the production to another facility, which wasn’t identified in a statement from spokeswoman Misty Matthews. Waymon Halty, vice president of United Auto Workers Local… Continue reading Forvia cuts metals department in Highland Park, lays off 268
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MEDC OKs incentives for EV component projects from Lear, Magna, Underwriters Laboratories
Several automotive suppliers on Tuesday announced expansion plans in Michigan in response to increasing demand for electric vehicle components following approval of taxpayer-funded incentives from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Lear Corp. will receive more than $6.413 million in incentives for a total of more than $112 million in investments for a new plant in… Continue reading MEDC OKs incentives for EV component projects from Lear, Magna, Underwriters Laboratories
Rivian’s cash burn proves costly for EV maker’s global ambitions
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Ram recalls 1.4M trucks; tailgates can open unexpectedly
Detroit — Stellantis is recalling about 1.4 million pickup trucks worldwide because the tailgates may not close completely and cargo could spill onto the road. The recall covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years. The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, says it found that striker plates on the pickups… Continue reading Ram recalls 1.4M trucks; tailgates can open unexpectedly
Visteon and Amazon Web Services to develop next-gen vehicle connected services platform
Visteon and Amazon Web Services to develop next-gen vehicle connected services platform Visteon has inked a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will deliver the global technology company’s pioneering AllGo connected vehicle technology utilising AWS world-class cloud capabilities. While AWS has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering for over 15… Continue reading Visteon and Amazon Web Services to develop next-gen vehicle connected services platform
Minda Corp adds 28th wiring harness plant at Chakan
Minda Corp has added its 28th wiring harness plant in Chakan to address the fast-growing electric vehicle wiring harness market which off late is seeing a huge boom due to the exponential growth in India’s EV industry and the introduction of advanced safety features where wiring harness plays a critical role. Ashok Minda, Chairman, and… Continue reading Minda Corp adds 28th wiring harness plant at Chakan
Marelli to showcase innovative HUD at CES 2023
At CES 2023, to be held from January 5-7 in Las Vegas, global automotive supplier Marelli will be showcasing its Diorama Display to present a new in-cabin vehicle experience, alongside a wide selection of its cutting-edge innovations. The Diorama Display technology provides high quality reflections on the bottom edge of the windshield, depicting images for… Continue reading Marelli to showcase innovative HUD at CES 2023
EKA Mobility receives CMVR certification for its e-LCV
Pinnacle Industries subsidiary EKA Mobility has received the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) certification from the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) for its 2.5-tonne GVM electric light commercial vehicle. K V R K Prasad, Director, CIRT, handed over the CMVR certification to the company’s research, design and homologation team. EKA Mobility is the first… Continue reading EKA Mobility receives CMVR certification for its e-LCV
Tata Motors CV prices to increase up to 2% from January 2023
Commercial vehicle major, Tata Motors will be increasing the prices of its CV range up to 2 percent from January 2023. The price increase will vary based on the model and variant, but will apply to all commercial vehicles. The company said in a statement that the reason for the price hike was because of… Continue reading Tata Motors CV prices to increase up to 2% from January 2023
Maruti Suzuki unveils flex-fuel Wagon R prototype, market launch likely by 2025
Maruti Suzuki India has revealed India’s first BS 6-compatible, mass-segment flex fuel prototype car, which has been fully designed and developed locally by Maruti Suzuki engineers, with necessary support from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. The passenger vehicle market leader, which is also the CNG market leader, showcased a Wagon R Flex Fuel prototype which is… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki unveils flex-fuel Wagon R prototype, market launch likely by 2025