Meritor WABCO GM Speaks on Innovation ROI and Advanced Safety at Commercial Vehicle Megatrends Conference
Improving driver and highway safety; increasing vehicle uptime; avoiding accidents and increasing fleet efficiency – these are four key areas of innovation that have the potential for return on investment, according to Meritor Wabco President and General Manager Jon Morrison.
VMAC Adds New Mechanical Engineer to R&D Team
In his new role at VMAC, Mike Cummings will focus on new product development.
New Vehicle Technologies Contribute to Historic Low in Highway Fatalities
According to Consumer Reports’ Auto Brands Perceptions survey for 2010, the number one factor consumers consider when they purchase a new vehicle is safety. Safety leads even quality and durability.
Johnson Controls Study Looks for Female Perspective on Vehicle Interior Design
When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson Controls (JCI) in the U.S. and Europe. The company will utilize the data to inspire and drive industrial design and new product development that meets the evolving needs of women. To explore women’s current values, motivations and concerns and to better understand how the female perspective influences interior vehicle needs, Johnson Controls conducted a qualitative research study. A multi-method research approach of individual interviews, duo in-home interviews and focus groups were conducted in Chicago, Boston, Germany and the Czech Republic in the fall of 2007.
GM to Export More Cars Made in China, But Buy Less Parts
From Asiaport Daily News SHANGHAI — General Motors Corp. (GM) plans to adjust its operational strategy in China, including increasing the export of cars manufactured in its China-based factories, GM executives said in an interview. The adjustment also involves restricting auto parts purchases in China and buying more shares of SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd., a
VIDEO FEATURE: Self-Driving Robotic Cars: Science Fiction or Reality?
DETROIT — At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show this week, General Motors showcased an experimental sport-utility vehicle capable of driving and navigating on its own – without a driver or even a remote-control. Developed by a team from Carnegie Mellon University, the Chevrolet Tahoe Boss has cameras, sensors and radar and navigation technology. It
ArvinMeritor to Develop On-Demand Power Steering Systems
ArvinMeritor has announced plans for its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group to develop and commercialize a series of hydraulically-coupled, electric power steering systems designed to outperform other electric power steering (EPS) systems.
Family Affairs at Two North American Supplier Giants Could Spell Trouble
The family ownership rampant among mid-sized German suppliers is sometimes seen as a liability compared to North America’s bottom line-obsessed car parts makers. But last week, two of North America’s biggest suppliers — Lear and Magna — looked more like fickle family enterprises than the publicly traded automotive giants they are.