Building a car generates massive amounts of data throughout the value chain. The BMW Group uses its Smart Data Analytics digitalization cluster to analyze this data selectively and enhance its production system. Results from intelligent data analysis make an effective contribution towards improving quality in all areas of production and logistics.

On some assembly lines, today's MVP is a robotic tool that was originally developed for use on the battlefield. It's called an exoskeleton. The wearable device enables operators to perform a variety of overhead tasks. It minimizes physical strain and boosts efficiency.

Like a third-string quarterback awaiting his moment in the spotlight, magnesium has been sitting patiently on the light-weighting sideline. But, it may finally get its turn to shine in automotive applications, thanks to several recent breakthroughs.

FREMONT, CA--Elon Musk plans to work on the assembly line at his Tesla auto plant.

DETROIT--General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in its domestic operations.

WARREN, MI—General Motors engineers have developed a technique to join steel to aluminum with resistance spot welding.

BELVIDERE, IL—An online card game is motivating FCA assemblers here to reduce energy consumption.