Delphi Corp. demonstrates the potential of its Unified Chassis Control at its winter testing facility at the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base near Marquette, MI. ABS is not new, nor is stability management, traction control, electric power...
Visteon Corp. settles a dispute with Ford Motor Co. over price cuts of $150 million in North America and $50 million in Europe. Visteon claimed the cuts were more than what had been agreed upon earlier. No terms were disclosed. Magna International...
Toyota Motor Corp. names its new youth division created to attract younger buyers to the brand in the U.S., which already has a heavy baby-boomer following but lags behind rival Honda Motor Co. Ltd. in drawing so-called those born after 1982...
General Motors Corp. and some of its suppliers confirm the auto maker, a long-time proponent of antilock brake systems as a safety feature, is considering making ABS optional on some of its models to keep vehicle prices down. ABS, standard...
Volkswagen AG unveils its much-anticipated attempt at a luxury vehicle, the Phaeton sedan, at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Phaeton, which will compete with BMW AG's 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, has three powertrain choices: a...
Cutting costs still is the top priority for automotive engineers, but concerns about coping with more stringent emissions regulations, and other issues regarding designability of parts, fuel economy and safety are looming much larger on their...
As Washington spins its wheels in the debate over tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), tire makers are becoming increasingly frustrated. For tire pressure warning, we would expect that we may need to redesign some tires so that they can carry...
It's hard to tell the players even if you do have a scorecard. The big guns are lining up for a chance to grab an even bigger share of your time and mine while using a communication portal at home, in the car or in your pocket to find out when to...
In the end, it was much ado about nothing, as various lobbying factions supporting the U.S. auto industry once again put down a strong political alliance seeking a dramatic increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. This year's...