Traditionally, automobile dashboards and center consoles have been the domain of buttons, dials and knobs. But, those mechanical devices are about to go the way of running boards, hood ornaments and rumble seats.
DETROIT—General Motors has confirmed plans to invest $5.4 billion at its U.S. assembly plants over the next three years to strengthen its production capabilities and enhance product quality.
MT. HOLLY, NC—Daimler Trucks North America plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its assembly plant here over the next three months, adding 580 manufacturing and 25 supervision, engineering and administrative positions by mid-July.
SMYRNA, TN—Topre America will invest $53.3 million to build a new assembly plant here, expanding its current operations based inside Nissan’s car factory. This expansion will allow the automotive parts manufacturer to increase production efficiency and create 100 new jobs.
DETROIT—Civil settlements recently have exceeded $260 million in a sprawling Detroit lawsuit alleging more than a decade of price-fixing in the automotive supply chain.
LINCOLN, AL—Honda has opened a new state-of-the-art engine assembly line here. The $71.4 million facility will produce V6 engines for Odyssey minivans, Pilot SUVs and Acura MDX SUVs.
DETROIT—FCA has employed 3D printing technology to accelerate developing vehicle axles. Using the technology, engineers have created transparent plastic components to analyze fluid flow in the axle.
WINDSOR, ON—Knotted ropes resembling nooses found at Fiat Chrysler’s assembly plant here were not intended to threaten, intimidate or racially harass anyone, say police. On Monday, Windsor police said their investigation into the “noose” incidents last month has concluded that there was nothing criminal about them.