Designing the Ford Bronco Sport
An inside look at the development of what will become a new icon
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
A Briefing on Hot Stamping
Yes, heat makes the material malleable. But it’s what happens in the die that matters
Talking about the Future of Mobility
Panelists from Ford, Bosch and the U.S. Army share their views on micromobility, autonomy, electrification and education
Bridgestone America’s Approach to Mobility
The role that tires can play in autonomous fleets, the electrification of the OEMs’ products, micromobility and more on this “Autoline After Hours”
C-V2X in China
There is some serious development of this critical technology going on in China
Why Materials Matter—To People
Porsche and Ford are among OEMs addressing how materials are acquired
Why "Mild" Disruptions Should Be Your Game Plan
There are automotive tech game-changers under development, but it may be useful for suppliers to play a somewhat more conservative game in the near-term
2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
One of the best midsize crossovers—and you’re likely not familiar with it.
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Lambo Sets September Sales Record (Ford Does Well, Too)
Things are still not good but getting better. At least we can smile every now and then.
When the Dining Room Table Is a Desk
People WFH are working longer than they would were they sitting in their offices.
Cars, COVID-19 and Climate Change: Driving Sustainability Forward
Life cycle assessments show vehicles designed with lightweight aluminum result in reduced emissions without product sacrifices
Fuel Cells, Ballard, China and Mahle
Ballard once had as much attention as Tesla. (Well, maybe not quite that much, but. . . .) It may turn out that the fuel cell tech developer was right
ZF: From Now on, Hybrid-Ready Transmission Development
This leading supplier of transmissions has decided that it will no longer develop units that can’t be deployed in hybrids. We find out why on “Autoline After Hours”
F-Series: The 2021 Launch, Going Electric and Solidly American
Ford launches the 2021 F-150, talks about the electric F-150, and calibrates the F-Series impact on the U.S economy
NACTOY Announces 2021 Finalists
These are the vehicles that are among the best introduced this past year
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
McLaren Carbon Fiber and an Appealing UI
McLaren offers more carbon fiber for a carbon fiber-intensive car; Visteon provides F-150 digital gauge screen
General Motors and Nikola Corporation Form Strategic Partnership
Remember when GM was in the running for a deal with Rivian that Ford got? Maybe this is its answer to that
Generators and Sales That Need a Charge
Clever tech for generators and what August sales might portend
Report: Ford to Cut 1,000 Salaried Jobs in U.S.
Latest step in 3-year restructuring effort as the carmaker is expected to post its first full-year loss in more than a decade.
Rivian Lands Former Tesla Engineering Exec
Nick Kalayjian to helm the company’s engineering operations as it prepares to launch its first EVs
Engineering the 2021 Ford F-150
When you’re making a new F-Series, you’ve got a lot riding on everything you do
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Ford, Bosch and Bedrock Collaborate on Automated Parking
Using self-driving technology for something people don’t really care for: Parking
Home Work Continues for Salaried Staffs
Big 3 target 2021 return to offices as GM deploys salaried volunteers at Missouri truck plant.
Engineering the Ram TRX
The chief engineer of what is claimed to be the “quickest, fastest and most-powerful mass-produced truck in the world” explains how they did it.
Ford Gets Real (Time) on Parking, Fueling and Charging Info
Partnership with Inrix brings embedded technology to Sync 4 interface
Bollinger Expands Operations Ahead of Late-2021 EV Launch
Startup moves to new headquarters in Michigan and plans to double its staff
Ram Goes Raptor Hunting with Off-Road Pickup
It’s the fastest. Most powerful. The Ram 1500 TRX is all truck from top to bottom.