Software: The Road to Zero Defects June 13, 2019 Reducing the risk of automotive defects is one of the most critical issues facing manufacturers today – to protect the well-being of consumers, as well as their own reputations and financial health.
Some Predictions for the Auto Industry June 13, 2019 Before we delve into what’s ahead in the automotive industry for 2019, first let’s look at what is not going to happen this year. Autonomous vehicle technology – although it’s devouring a lot of venture capital money – is not going to be the next big thing in automotive, with a few caveats.
Talent Issues Impede Tech June 17, 2019 In a recent study, over 80 percent of survey respondents listed workforce issues as one of their top three challenges to adopting new technology at their plants. New technologies are coming not only to cars, utility vehicles and trucks but also to the manufacturing plants that produce parts, components and vehicles.
After Slowing First Half, Will Manufacturing Hit the Brakes? June 19, 2019 The manufacturing economy has been tapping the brakes during 2019’s first half. The question is whether it slams the brakes during the year’s second half.
007’s Aston Martin DB5 (Sort Of) Returns in New Bond Film June 21, 2019 The Aston Martin DB5, a familiar sight since 1964’s Goldfinger, will be back in a new James Bond film due out in 2020.
An Era Ends as Detroit Automakers Cease Monthly Sales Reports May 1, 2019 In the end, neither Ford Motor Co. nor FCA US LLC could resist a move General Motors Co. made last year. As a result, the era of monthly vehicle sales reports — at least among U.S.-based automakers — will soon end.
Original Venice Crew Location Becomes Official Mod Shop for Shelby American In Southern California May 8, 2019 Executives with Shelby American and Los Angeles-based Original Venice Crew (OVC) announced that OVC has become an authorized mod shop in Gardena, Calif. Owners of contemporary Ford and Shelby vehicles can now have genuine Shelby Performance Parts (SPP) installed at an official Shelby facility in Southern California.
Nissan Puts Supercar Technology Into New Altima Engine April 25, 2019 A special manufacturing technique usually reserved for supercars has found its way into the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5-liter engine.
For Autos, the Party May Not Be Over, But It’s Slowing Down April 8, 2019 For the U.S. auto industry, the party may not yet be over but it’s slowing way down.
Racer Revs Up New Shop, Heads Into First Turn March 6, 2019 Metalworking is a great industry that makes a major contribution to the U.S. economy, but it doesn’t typically attract movie idols or sports stars. That changed when NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski joined the ranks of metalworking entrepreneurs.
