Cars Without Coffee: John Waraniak’s 4Runner
Seventh in a series. This is a truck that reflects Waraniak’s seemingly endless energy.
#GeneralMotors #racing #tech
Engineering at Home With the Kids
The James Dyson Foundation has put a group of engineers together to create an array of fascinating science and engineering challenges for the kids (and adults) at home
New Auto Industry Startup Target for U.S., Canada: Early May
Uncertainty over coronavirus makes decisions difficult
#facilities #Chrysler #Fiat
How is COVID-19 Affecting Transportation Attitudes?
Consumer preference shifting away from ride-hailing and public services
#Volkswagen
Canada Caught in the Middle in CO2 Rules Fight
Current regulations align with tougher standards
#emissions #Chrysler #Fiat
Goodyear Puts Smart Tires to the Test
Embedded sensors can help reduce stopping distances by 30%
#tires #tech #Goodyear
Cars Without Coffee: Chris Chapman’s Alfa
Because people aren’t going out for Cars and Coffee, we’ll bring the cars to you. You make your own coffee. First in a series.
#AlfaRomeo #Hyundai
Cars Without Coffee: Moto Masumura’s 240Z
Fifth in a series. What the man who runs NISMO is working on in his garage.
#Datsun #Nissan
Denso: We Want Creative Thinkers
Looking for a “strategic mindset” in software engineers and others
#engineer #Denso
Cars Without Coffee: Mark Trostle’s Dodges
Second in our series of what auto people have in their garages. Here’s a couple from Mark Trostle, head of Ram and Mopar Design
#racing #people #Dodge
Ford’s Project Apollo: Working With 3M and GE Healthcare for COVID-19 Response
Putting manufacturing engineering knowhow and clever design and product development in the battle against COVID-19
#engineer #tech #people
Cars Without Coffee: Ralph Gilles’ Alfas
Sixth in a series. Yes, there are FCA vehicles in Ralph Gilles’ garage. But ones you might not think.
#Dodge #Fiat #AlfaRomeo
9 Ways Additive Manufacturing Rises to the Advanced Mobility Challenge
Additive manufacturing (AM) is just one manufacturing method that drives advanced mobility forward and also has a history of embracing the digital connectivity demanded by this trend.
What the Golden State Says About the Market
It has the landscape of several states, the population of several more and a demand for vehicles that may become more of the national norm.
#Dodge #Ford #Honda
A Skeptical View of Tesla
Montana Skeptic appears on this edition of “Autoline After Hours” to throw cold water on Tesla, but unlike the Wicked Witch of the West, it doesn’t melt
#Ford #Audi #Honda
Omron and Production Traceability
Helping manufacturers hike quality by more closely tracking parts
#quality
Spot the Audi as You WFH
Show off your car-spotting chops with this list of Audis in movies, from E.T. to Spiderman. . .
#Audi
Precise Engine Block Machining in Mannheim
How to get precise machined surfaces for commercial truck engines.
#MercedesBenz #Daimler
Inside Story on Seats: New Designs, New Tech
Here’s a look at some of the latest in seating developments for the industry
#Chevrolet #Chrysler #Lexus
Coronavirus Industry Roundup: April 3
Carmakers extend plant shutdowns, eye mid-April restarts
#asia #europe #facilities
Volvo Stages Its Own “Hack the Crisis” Event
Hackathons look for ideas to implement quickly
#europe #tech #Volvo
Keeping Workers Safe from COVID-19
General Motors is instituting new policies for ventilators that likely will be carried over for cars.
#facilities #Ford #GeneralMotors
The Other Side: The Return of Motorsports (And Then Some)
Who doesn’t like to see racing in action? Who didn’t imagine flying cars as a kid? Put them together and. . .
#racing
Cars Without Coffee: Moto Masumura’s 240Z
Fifth in a series. What the man who runs NISMO is working on in his garage.
#Datsun #Nissan
Light Scanning Speeded
This new system works with a portable CMM arm for scanning large surfaces
Additive Goes Racing at CUPRA
CUPRA uses HP system to print parts for TCR series car development
#HP
Robotic Sanding Tool for Improved Surfaces
End-effector allows consistency in surface prep
#3M
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Developed for Toyota EV Concept
Reduced weight is advantageous for EV application
#Toyota #Covestro
Will Mahle’s F1 Engine Tech Make It To Mass Production?
Jet-ignition system promises 10%-25% improved fuel efficiency and even greater emissions benefits.
#Carbon #Mahle #tech
