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Daimler to Upgrade Van Plant in Spain
Daimler AG plans to spend about €190 million to update its big assembly plant in Vitoria, Spain, to make a new line of midsize medium-duty Mercedes-Benz commercial vans later this year.
Ford F-150 Robots Visit Detroit Auto Show
Part of the robotic assembly line that will eventually produce Ford Motor Co.'s new aluminum-body F-150 pickup truck took an unusual side trip en route to the assembly plant in Kansas City, Mo., where the 2015 truck will go into production later this year.
Why VW Should Build the Passat BlueMotion
While the North American International Auto Show media preview continues today, what’s interesting to note is that although the Great Recession is behind the industry, there is still a certain discernable tentativeness regarding flights of fancy.
Mazda Delays U.S. Diesel Debut Again
Mazda Motor Corp. has indefinitely delayed plans to introduce its first diesel-powered model in the U.S.
China Tells Chrysler to Probe Jeep Fire Risk
Chrysler Group LLC has been ordered to investigate a "relatively high risk" of fire for its imported Jeep Wrangler SUV by China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
Another Autoline Attraction
Volkswagen Group of America—that’s as in both VW and Audi—announced that it has sold more than 100,000 vehicles in 2013 equipped with diesel engines.
Nano Minicar Will Add Tiny Diesel
Tata Motors Ltd. confirms it will introduce a diesel option for its ultra-low-price Nano sedan.
Ex-GM Exec to Head Ford Connected-Vehicle Effort
Ford Motor Co. has named Don Butler to lead its newly created global vehicle connectivity unit.
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High-Precision Jig Boring and Milling Machine What: Vertical three-axis CNC jig boring and milling machine, the Yasda YBM 640V3 Who: Methods Machine Tools Important to note: The Yasda YBM 640V3 performs high-speed, precision boring and milling for mold, die and complex component manufacturing, with accuracy and rigidity intended to almost eliminate any need for hand polishing.
Ford Debuts Solar-Roof Concept
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a concept version of its $33,000 C-Max plug-in hybrid that is equipped with solar panels on the roof capable of recharging the car's lithium-ion battery.