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Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.

BOWLING GREEN, KY—General Motors’ assembly plant here isn’t just the home of the Chevrolet Corvette. It also produces the engine that equips GM’s most powerful performance vehicles.

DETROIT—For decades, General Motors has used additive manufacturing to create functional prototypes of vehicle components. Now, the automaker is using the technology to make production parts for low-volume vehicles.

YOKOHAMA, Japan—Nissan Motor Co. posted a net loss of $4.5 billion for its 2024-25 fiscal year and will cut 15 percent of its global workforce over the next two years.

IJMUIDEN, Netherlands—Tata Steel Nederland has developed a new hot-rolled steel alloy, CP800 HyperFlange, that will enable automotive engineers to design lighter, stronger chassis, ladder frames and suspension parts.

Next-generation systems are making diesel- and gas-powered engines cleaner and more fuel efficient.

DEARBORN, MI—According to Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, the stolen parts—including hoods, taillights, and bumpers—were transported to third-party auto shops and sold online, particularly through eBay.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Truck manufacturer Scania is recycling the sand from metal casting operations, providing it to a manufacturer of building materials so it can be turned into mortar.

MESA, AZ—Autonomous vehicle technology company Waymo plans to more than double its fleet of robotaxis over the next year.

ZF Lifetec employs both physical and virtual testing to ensure reliability and performance of seat belts, air bags and steering wheels.