You’d think that with two manufacturing facilities receiving gold and silver awards, three models leading their respective categories and the...
Day: June 1, 2003
For most automotive suppliers, the concept of a “hydrogen economy” populated by fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) seems like science fiction....
Valeo SA’s start-stop system uses a reversible stater alternator (above) to shut down an engiine and restart it when needed.French...
Communications between U.S. automakers and their suppliers aren’t as good as the industry may think and may not get any...
“We have forms to fill out forms,” says a plant manager of one organization.Another says, “Our quality manager made our...
The BasicsSubaru beefed up its 2.5L engine with a turbocharger and placed it into the Forester and Baja. The 2.5L...
The BasicsAudi’s new flagship sedan gets increased horsepower, a longer wheelbase, a new transmission and an easier-to-use control system. It...
Minivans may be the least talked about car segment. They aren’t sexy like coupes, sporty like convertibles or controversial like...
When Hyundai first introduced the Santa Fe in model year 2001, I was among the first to drive it. At...
I deliberately drove the Kia and Hyundai SUVs back-to-back and I’m glad I did. By climbing out of one and...
