Mexican Media Brands
Takata Quality Report 2016
This 47-page report, released in February 2016 by an independent panel, assesses shortcomings in Takata Corp.'s corporate culture that led to the recall of some 40 million of the company's aibag inflators.
JLR: Autonomous Driving Shouldn’t be Robotic
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. aims to give future automated driving systems more human behavior by studying drivers and their decision-making processes in a variety of real-world conditions.
FCA Aims to Get Real on Diesel Emissions
Following an internal review, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is updating its diesel emissions testing procedures and expanding the use of an aftertreatment technology to help make its diesel engines cleaner in the wake of Volkswagen AG’s emissions cheating scandal.
Tesla Tests Michigan Law Against Factory Car Sales
Tesla Motors Inc. confirms it has submitted a dealership application in Michigan to test the state’s ban on direct car sales by manufacturers to consumers.
Automatic Ultra-Tight Parking
Powertrain and suspension experts ZF have unveiled a test vehicle that can automatically park itself in spaces with only one foot of clearance front and rear.
Porsche Looks Toward Electrified Future, But Eschews Self-Driving Cars
Porsche AG is moving forward with plans to launch a plug-in hybrid car in 2018 and add an all-new electric vehicle by the end of the decade. But it has no intention to produce a fully autonomous vehicle.
Faster and Better Automotive Assembly
Faster and better automotive assembly can be achieved, thanks to smarter equipment.
Optimizing Automotive Lightweighting
Lightweighting to meet increasing fuel efficiency and stricter emission requirements involves heavyweight software tools to optimize the choice of the materials and part designs.