DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today introduced Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, one of the most advanced, holistic, integrative approaches to design and manufacturing systems ever seen in the auto industry. The system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture. For customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while… Continue reading Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design
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Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
Après les nouvelles usines de Chattanooga (Tennessee pour Volkswagen) et Fairfax (Kansas pour General Motors), Plastic Omnium lance la construction de deux usines supplémentaires aux Etats-Unis. L’usine de Greer (Caroline du Sud) en construction est destinée à livrer toutes les grandes pièces peintes de carrosserie extérieure des BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 et des futurs… Continue reading Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized
Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars
01/15/2018 Electric offensive as in VW – also pick-up F-150 as a hybrid Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars ford Rethink: Also PS monster like the F-150 Ford wants to offer in the future as a hybrid vehicle The second largest US automaker Ford ill will massively increase its involvement in electric… Continue reading Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars
UPDATE 3-Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electrified vehicles by 2022
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show. The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously announced target… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electrified vehicles by 2022
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 8, 2018 – January 14, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 2018 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Here’s What to Expect (Car &… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017
UPDATE 1-Ford ups electric vehicle plans to $11 billion by 2022 – executive
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will increase significantly its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022, Chairman Bill Ford told reporters on Sunday at the Detroit auto show. This is up from a previously announced target of $4.5 billion by 2020. The investments will be made in full electric and plug-in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford ups electric vehicle plans to $11 billion by 2022 – executive
Ford reveals all-new Ranger
Show Thumbnails Show CaptionsLast SlideNext Slide The Ranger’s body features a high beltline that emphasizes strength, while a raked grille and windshield provide an athletic appearance, designed to aid in aerodynamics and reduce wind noise.(Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. pulled the curtain off the new 2019 Ranger, bringing the midsize pickup back to North America… Continue reading Ford reveals all-new Ranger
Live: Ford reveals all-new Ranger
The Ranger’s body features a high beltline that emphasizes strength, while a raked grille and windshield provide an athletic appearance, designed to aid in aerodynamics and reduce wind noise.(Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. pulled the curtain off the new 2019 Ranger, bringing the midsize pickup back to North America for the first time since 2011.… Continue reading Live: Ford reveals all-new Ranger