Mexican Media Brands
On Residual Value, Electrification Challenges, German Manufacturing and more
12/2/2021How quality and design affect value, why electrification still has some challenges, how the Brits define “autonomy,” why the ICE isn’t going away soon, which companies are not considered particularly green, and the experiential importance OEMs must address
Plastics Technology Expo Opens Registration for 2022
12/1/2021The Inaugural event will take place in March 2022, connecting North America’s plastics processors in Chicago
Special Report: Toyota & Issues Electric
11/23/2021Although Toyota’s focus on hybrid powertrains at the seeming expense of the development of a portfolio of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the market could cause some concern among those of an environmental orientation, in that Toyota doesn’t seem to be sufficiently supportive of the environment, in their estimation. Here’s something that could cause a reconsideration of that point of view.
On Fuel Cells, Battery Enclosures, and Lucid Air
11/18/2021A skateboard for fuel cells, building a better battery enclosure, what ADAS does, a big engine for boats, the curious case of lean production, what drivers think, and why Lucid is remarkable
Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025
11/18/2021Mesago Messe Frankfurt (the organizers of Formnext) and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media to create a new show in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.
On Green Car Awards, the Golf GTI, and Automated Driving
11/11/2021On stamping, green cars, a semi with a bathroom, a vehicle covered with solar panels, VW’s hot hatches, and a Level 3 system coming soon
On Quantum Navigation, EVs, Auto Industry Sales and more
11/4/2021Sandia’s quantum navi, three things about EVs, transporting iron ore in an EV during the winter, going underwater in an EV (OK, it is a sub), state of the UK auto industry (sad), why the Big Three likes Big Vehicles, and the future of logistics.
On Rafael Nadal, BTS, and Carbon Neutrality
10/28/2021A contributor to the VW ID.4 five-star rating? Does that Chevy crate engine look vintage? Can a tennis star and K-pop celebs move the needle on carbon neutrality? Would you buy a car to get a. . .jacket? And developments in the arena of manufacturing process.
On Urban Transport, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lamborghini and more
10/21/2021Why electric pods may be the future of urban transport, the amazing Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lamborghini is a green pioneer, LMC on capacity utilization, an aluminum study gives the nod to. . .aluminum, and why McLaren is working with TUMI.
On Ford Maverick, Toyota Tundra Hybrid, and GM's Factory Footprint
10/14/2021GM is transforming its approach to the auto market—and its factories. Ford builds a small truck for the urban market. Toyota builds a full-size pickup and uses a hybrid instead of a diesel. And Faurecia thinks that hydrogen is where the industry is going.