U.S. Carmakers Chart Restart Dates
Big Three aim for U.S. factory relaunches on May 18
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
People in Composites: May 2020
IACMI, SAERTEX, SAMPE and Tooling Tech Group announce new hires in the composites industry.
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup for May 15
Carmakers juggle production, search for funding
Cruise Trims Autonomous Vehicle Staff
The GM affiliate still has a huge cash reserve. But the outlook for robo-taxis is uncertain.
Lotus Aims to Revamp EV Ownership Models
Partnership with British utility promises new charging infrastructure and smart grid tech
Toyota, GM Recognized for Diversity
Leadership involvement and new programs help Toyota move up annual list
Honda Modifies Odyssey for COVID-19 Testing
Plastic partition helps protect drivers transporting people to Detroit test sites
Solvay, Honda sign exclusive supply agreement for business jet programs
Solvay will supply prepreg and lightning strike protection surfacing film for Honda aircraft business jet HA-420 and Elite programs through 2027.
Hannah Mason
Associate Editor, CompositesWorld
Japan Carmakers Trim Production Plans
Carmakers guess at where and when global sales will revive.
Volvo Group, Daimler Team Up on Fuel Cell-Powered Big Rigs
Can trucks save the hydrogen-based technology after a tepid response to fuel cell cars?
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup
More carmakers are poised to resume production as financial burden mounts
Honda Furloughs U.S. Salaried Staff
Driven by lack of sales demand, Honda employees will experience two payless weeks off before production resumes
Honda to Make Ventilator Compressors in Ohio
More good works in the fight against the coronavirus
BMW, Marelli Expand Blockchain Parts Management
Deploying blockchain throughout the automotive supply chain process promises to improve parts and transaction tracking, transparency and adherence to standards.
2020 Honda CR-V Touring
Really good gets even better. Imagine that.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Toyota RAV4 Sales Surpass 10 Million Units
Compact SUV Joins Elite Club, Next Up Plug-In Hybrid Variant
Carmakers Cut Pay for Furloughed U.S. Staffs
Employees invited to apply for local unemployment benefits
New Auto Industry Startup Target for U.S., Canada: Early May
Safety, supply chain, and sales are the big question marks for carmarkers as they consider production startup
Canada Caught in the Middle in CO2 Rules Fight
Current regulations align with tougher standards
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
General Motors and Honda Collaborate on EVs
Honda will get two EVs built by GM on the GM EV platform with GM batteries by MY 24
Shakeout for China’s EV Market
Funding dries up as market demand swoons
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Volvo, Veoneer to Split Zenuity Software JV
Veoneer gets ADAS business, Volvo takes autonomous vehicle tech
Production Outlook: A Tough Quarter, Then a Path to Recovery
Carmakers could surpass year-ago output by September
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.
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.
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
Ford to Resume Production at 13 Plants in N. America
Ford, and maybe other carmakers, plan April restarts
