Austin Weber

The last time the U.S. economy suffered a recession was in 2001. While economic conditions today are similar, the overall outlook remains much healthier.

Manufacturing engineer salaries are influenced by factors such as age, experience, industry and company size.

Many manufacturers are faced with skyrocketing costs these days. As a result, the tendency at some companies is to cut, cut, cut. But, it may not be the best strategy to follow.

A timeline of key engineering and manufacturing milestones from GM's first century.

Last year, more than 50 percent of the vehicles that General Motors assembled were sold outside North America. The company's operations in China are among the most profitable in the company's vast production portfolio, which includes assembly plants on six continents.

GM has always loved to put on a good show.

General Motors was formed in New Jersey on Sept. 16, 1908. At the time, automobiles were still considered to be a novelty and the industry was extremely fragmented, with more than 250 automakers in the United States.