Ford to Resume Production at 13 Plants in N. America
Ford, and maybe other carmakers, plan April restarts
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Detroit Cancels 2020 Auto Show
Venue to become temporary hospital for coronavirus victims.
Steelcase Provides Instructions for Masks and Face Shields
PDF instructions, cutting patterns and even YouTube videos to get you going
Ford, GM Slow Rolling EV Ramp Up
Production plans show increasing focus on high-profit trucks
Coronavirus Roundup: March 24
A rundown on auto industry activity spurred by the coronavirus
Six More Carmakers Join N. America Shutdowns
Driven by concerns about health—and now, sales – automakers are putting production on hold
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
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Big Three Idle N. American Plants through March
A timeout to clean facilities and rethink production methods
On the 2021 Kia Seltos: Small Crossover with Big Presence
Kia grows its lineup of crossovers with a subcompact and provides it with tech so that it isn’t a vehicle that people buy wishing that they could afford something better.
5G Connectivity Coming to Cars in a Big Way
ABI predicts 83 million vehicles will be equipped with the technology by 2035
UPDATE: BMW, Ford, Toyota, VW Suspend Production in Europe
UAW calls for similar move in U.S. to protect workers from pandemic
Information Design & COVID-19
We don’t need to see any more pictures of the virus that looks like the Death Star. We need clear, accurate information. Here’s some.
Auto Industry Teams Up to Produce Medical Equipment to Combat the Coronavirus
General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Tesla are forging new partnerships to combat the coronavirus
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
U.S. Auto Industry Next in Line As Coronavirus Crisis Grows
U.S. car sales in the crosshairs
New Steels Explained: What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Developments
A range of new steels is being developed to assist body engineers create better trucks, cars and SUVs. Here’s what they can do for everyone from safety engineers to designers
UPDATE: Detroit’s Big Three Ask Staffers to Work at Home
Global policies aim to combat coronavirus pandemic
Bollinger Goes Commercial with Electric Chassis
Flexible architecture can support various body styles and applications with up to a 5,000-lb payload
COVID-19 Concerns Sideline Automotive News World Congress
Postponement follows cancellations of Beijing, Geneva and New York auto shows
GM Unveils Its Commitment to EVs: What Does This Mean?
GM, no stranger to electric vehicles, is getting ready for an extensive build—and will start next year
High Tech for the Factory Floor
You’ve heard about Industry 4.0. This system can help manufacturers realize it to great benefit
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Ford, Nationwide Partner on Sharing Driver Data
Service simplifies monitoring of driver behavior
Ford Electric Scooter Service Heads to Europe
Spin to roll into Germany, France, U.K.
Citroen Gets Friendly with Urban EV
Rent the tiny car by the minute, month or buy it outright…for $6,600
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
‘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.