Buy Photo File: A Cadillac ATS on the line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly. (Photo: Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)Buy Photo General Motors Co. is investing $175 million in its Lansing Grand River plant in preparation for an upcoming overhaul of the Cadillac sedan lineup. The automaker says it has already begun installing… Continue reading GM investing in Lansing plant for Cadillac sedan overhaul
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Bill Ford Jr. interview: The complete transcript
And as I was driving back and forth to The Factory, a couple of things struck me. One was how quick the trip was down Michigan Avenue from Dearborn. But also, I’d always had this vision that we would build the future of Ford Motor Co., particularly as it pertained to autonomy, we needed to… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr. interview: The complete transcript
Statistics – Employment Trends
Some 13.3 million people, or 6.1% of the EU employed population, work in the automotive sector. Moreover, the 3.4 million high-skilled jobs in automotive manufacturing represent 11.3% of EU’s manufacturing employment. Categories Employment Trends Interactive Infographics
Temporary workers exploited
18.06.2018 Ι Who is ill, who flies. Anyone who complains flies. They are cheated out of working hours and holidays. But who asks too often, flies. Among the 1200 temporary workers of the rental company DEKRA in the Mercedes plant Rastatt prevails a climate of fear. IG Metall is now tackling the grievances together with… Continue reading Temporary workers exploited
The BMW Group and CRITICAL Software are expanding their cooperation
Munich. Following successful collaboration in the past, the BMW Group and CRITICAL Software are now planning a strategic expansion of their cooperation. The two companies have reached an agreement to form a joint venture entitled Critical TechWorks, subject to examination of and approval from the relevant competition authorities. By creating this joint venture, the BMW… Continue reading The BMW Group and CRITICAL Software are expanding their cooperation
Ford’s Autonomous Car Chief Eyes the Next 100 Years
At Ford World Headquarters, a 12-story 1950s-era edifice for 3,000 of the company’s 160,000+ global employees, there’s a statue of Henry Ford and a car showroom featuring the company’s greatest hits, from the oldest surviving Model A (1903) to Executive Chairman Bill Ford’s 2017 GT Supercar performance vehicle. The showroom doesn’t yet feature a self-driving… Continue reading Ford’s Autonomous Car Chief Eyes the Next 100 Years
Hyundai, Kia to operate regional headquarters from July
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said Monday that their regional headquarters in North America, Europe and India will be making key decisions going forward to better meet local market demands. Starting on July 2, Hyundai’s regional headquarters in the three regions and Kia’s offices in North… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia to operate regional headquarters from July
Canada’s Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in China
(Reuters) – Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International Inc (MG.TO) said on Monday it would set up two joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co to build electric cars in China. FILE PHOTO – Magna International Inc. CEO Donald Walker speaks to shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting in Toronto May 10, 2012. REUTERS/Fred… Continue reading Canada’s Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in China
Press Release – Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China
Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Forming two Joint Ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Facility can support up to 180,000 annual vehicle capacity JV is capable of supporting the needs of additional customers SHANGHAI, China, June 18, 2018 — Magna today announced its intention to form two new joint ventures… Continue reading Press Release – Magna to Jointly Engineer and Build Premium Electric Vehicles for Customers in China
ZF´s Axle Hybrid Concept With Automated Manual Transmission Offers Less Emissions and More Comfort
For the hybridization of price-sensitive small to compact vehicles with front-wheel drive, the greatest challenges are currently additional cost and development effort as well as limited installation space. “With eAMT, ZF has developed a full-fledged plug-in hybrid drive for front-transverse vehicles. This increases flexibility for vehicle manufacturers. They can use existing platforms to implement conventional… Continue reading ZF´s Axle Hybrid Concept With Automated Manual Transmission Offers Less Emissions and More Comfort