‘Consumer Reports’ and the State of the U.S. OEMs
Plenty of the vehicles on the list of the top 10 are made in the U.S. But not by the traditional companies.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Does Michigan Need a Chief Mobility Officer?
New unit aims to build on state’s historic leadership and, more importantly, position it for the future
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
SEAT Turns to Israeli Startups for Innovation
Largest innovation concentration outside of Silicon Valley
Hamlin Repeats as Daytona 500 Champ for Toyota
Newman in serious condition after crash on final lap
Ford’s New COO Could See Pay Jump 32%
It’s all about delivering the company’s long-awaited overhaul
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
GM Exits Australia, N. Zealand; Sells Thai Plant
Further focusing on a handful of fruitful markets for manufacturing
Ford Bronco Next Month—Here’s What We (Think We) Know So Far
Vehicle could be Ford’s most important upcoming launch
GM Develops a New Electrical Platform
GM engineers create a better electrical architecture that can handle the ever-increasing needs of vehicle systems
Ford Techs Get Virtual Reality Training on Mustang Mach-E
Using high-tech gaming systems to speed maintenance and repair training
The Rise of Robots in Automotive
Yes, the auto industry continues to lead the way in robot orders according to the Robotic Industries Association.
Cars Keep Getting More Reliable
The J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study proves cars are more dependable than ever, even though they also keep getting more complicated.
Ha Hak Soo Talks Design
Hyundai’s head of Interior Design had stints at Honda and Ford in the U.S. before moving to Hyundai’s Global Design Studio in Namyang. And we sat down and talked with him about his experience and the 2020 Sonata.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Hyundai Turns to California Startup for EV Platform
Canoo to provide “skateboard” architecture for a range of future Hyundai/Kia models
U.S. Drops Antitrust Probe of CO2 Deal by 4 Carmakers, California
Is the fight over emission standards nearing an end?
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Design Pro Talks Quadrobots, Teslas & More
John Manoogian II is part of the design fabric of the auto industry. He shares insights on this edition of “Autoline After Hours”
Competition v Collaboration in the Auto Industry
Ford v Ferrari brings up questions of competition in the auto industry in this new emerging age of global awareness.
Mahindra Crossover Wins First-Ever Global NCAP “Safer Choice” Award
This award was established to get safer vehicles on the roads in India. But are there implications beyond that country?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
U.S. Car Sales to Slip Below 17 Million
This year deliveries of cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. will drop below 17 million units for the first time since 2014.
Mercedes X-Class Pickup Gets Quick Retirement
Dismal sales doom niche model less than 3 years after its introduction
