A World View of Machining Centers

The global automotive industry is a solid market with different regional approaches.

Quality Assurance

Let’s face it: with the proliferating number of recalls, something is happening in the area of quality at companies both small and large—something that isn’t necessarily good. These tools may mitigate some of that.

The Latest CAD System Offers a Triple Play

Onshape combines mobility, collaboration and integral product data management with 3D CAD— at a “petty cash” price, if free isn’t good enough.

Hyundai-Kia Target Big Growth for Green Vehicles

Hyundai Moors Co. and its Kia Motors Corp. affiliate aim to launch 26 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, all-electric and fuel cell models by 2020 to help meet future fuel economy and emissions standards.

The Point

Pacifica: The Minivan That Matters

While the whole notion of minivans might provoke an involuntary eye roll among some people, here’s an interesting fact: so far this year, through the end of March, Chrysler delivered 31,616 Town & Country minivans, which makes it, by far, the biggest selling vehicle in the brand’s showroom.

VW Recalls Passat Diesels to Fix Wiring Short Circuit

Volkswagen AG is recalling 91,000 of its diesel-powered 2014-2015 model Passat sedans in the U.S. to repair a possible short circuit that could cause a fire.

VW Diesel Recall Delayed in Germany

Volkswagen AG has suspended a recall in Germany to recalibrate diesel engines in 160,000 Passat sedans until regulators can confirm the fix doesn’t increase carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption, according to media reports.

$7.5 Million Fine Settles Navistar Engine Emission Dispute

Navistar International Corp. has agreed to pay a $7.5 million fine to settle complaints that it misled investors about the ability of a failed diesel emission control system for its diesel trucks.

Self-Driving Race Cars Take Shape

The organizers of the new Roborace circuit for autonomous vehicles, which is due to start later this year, have released photos of the driverless cars.