For nearly a decade, General Motors Corp. has embraced tubular hydroforming as an alternative to the tried-and-true stamping and welding of structural components such as vehicle frames. With the launch of its new GMT 360 midsize sport/utility...
A Burlington, Ont., Canada, dealership is the first in Ford’s North American chain to achieve ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. Discovery Ford is being recognized after more than a year of work to identify chemicals and...
Consumers may soon receive tax credits for buying vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. In an attempt to promote cleaner vehicles and reduced fuel consumption, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., along with the Union...
Consumers may soon receive tax credits for buying vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. In an attempt to promote cleaner vehicles and reduced fuel consumption, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., along with the Union...
Honda reached produced its 10 millionth vehicle in North American last week. The company began local production in 1982 in Marysville, OH, and will open its 11th North American plant, in Lincoln, AL, this fall. Each year, Honda assembles more than...
When it comes to executing its oft-discussed revival plan, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. did not forget to invite its Infiniti luxury division to the party. Infiniti is pinning its hopes on the redesigned and re-engineered Q45 flagship sedan to drive...
Ceramic composite brake rotors are standard on Formula One racers, and a new era of road-car use is beginning with their optional and super high-cost fitment on bad-boy models like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 F1. In addition to...
SANTA BARBARA, CA Let's hope that the Industrial Precision theme General Motors Corp. designers are using to craft forthcoming GMC products doesn't deviate too much from the brand's current physique. GMC has the best-looking trucks in GM's lineup...
A technology that promises to help give the auto industry a New Economy image is going to be done in stereotypical Old Economy fashion slow and staggered. The conversion of vehicle electrical architectures from 14-volt to 42-volt, which will allow...