Automotive Design & Production back issues from April 2007:
Under pressure: in the short term they save money. In the long-run, they're done.
Apr 01, 2007;
Zetsche's bluff: Zetsche's gamesmanship may be the best game of bluff he's every played as the investors get reeled into the game.(Insider)
Apr 01, 2007; ... DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche sent the auto world reeling when he said "all options" were on the table when it came to the future of the Chrysler Group, but his actions may prove to be the biggest bluff this industry has seen in many years. While some private equity firms--along ...
High-tech brakes: this British firm produces materials that are used in aircraft and exotic vehicle applications. But that may be just the start of it.(EuroAuto)(www.surface-transforms.com)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2007;
Leaving Commodityville: too many suppliers are trapped in a place where their offerings are seen as nothing more than commodities.
Apr 01, 2007;
Beyond "BRIC": what about Turkey? As costs begin to rise in new EU member states, nearby outsider Turkey looks to become an increasingly important automotive manufacturing hub.(On Strategy)
Apr 01, 2007;
Times are changing. Are you? In these challenging times, suppliers have essentially one course of action: embrace change. The alternative is unappealing.(Competitive Challenges)
Apr 01, 2007; ... "Broaden your perspective." This is the underlying theme of this year's SAE World Congress in Detroit. And it is particularly pertinent today, given the climate of the global automotive industry. A fundamental question that's raised in this context is: The industry is changing are you? ...
Joel Piaskowski & Hyundai's exploratory approach: at Hyundai, "change is good" is the company mantra, even in design. However, future changes will be more focused than they have been in the past, even as the company explores new themes.(Profiles)
Apr 01, 2007;
Acura tailors torque.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
NAIAS addendum.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Toyota FT-HS concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Mercedes-Benz concept Ocean Drive.
Apr 01, 2007
Chrylser Nassau concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Ford Interceptor concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
2008 Chevy Malibu.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Accord Coupe Concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Ford airstream concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
Lutz on Malibu, Camry, and costs.(NOTABLE)(dialogue with Bob Lutz)(Interview)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
Mazda Ryuga concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
2008 Cadillac CTS.(NOTABLE)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
Lincoln MKR concept.(NOTABLE)(Lincoln Industrial Corp.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
Jeep Trailhawk concept.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
A new take on non-destructive testing.(Quasar International, Inc. )
Apr 01, 2007
Ford's crisis & concepts.(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
V-R-O-O-M!(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
3D scanning made economical.
Apr 01, 2007
Dodge Crew sets "sale".(NOTABLE)
Apr 01, 2007
ISCAR's solutions for the automotive industry.(The Automotive Industry)
Apr 01, 2007
Powering the 2008 MINI: every panel is different, but the news is under the hood.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
The credibility of continuity at MINI.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
TLC is key for system assessment: when it comes to specifying and buying a machining system for powertrain production operations, it is essential to look beyond the price sticker. Economies of scale are certainly important. But so are a variety of other factors.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
Collaboration / innovation key to Viper's VENOM: developing a new engine for the now-legendary Dodge Viper included input from renowned engine engineering firms, the development of new electronics, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
Honda's next-generation diesel.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
Powertrain testing--clever ideas at MAHLE.(MAHLE Powertrain)
Apr 01, 2007;
GM's diesel trio: on its way to the hydrogen highway, GM makes a stop in diesel town.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
On the Avenger: Dodge makes a big statement with its midsize car.
Apr 01, 2007; ... In the Middle Think of it as a bracketing movement. And this is in the middle. There is the Dodge Charger on one side. A full-size car. There is the Dodge Caliber on the other side. A compact car. Those two alone aren't bad for a division that is probably most well known for ...
Creating the fastest motorcycle: breaking the world speed record for streamliners is mostly a labor of love--plus a dollop of computer analysis.(FEATURE)
Apr 01, 2007;
Clever hardtop.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)(convertible tops from EDAG Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
Shaker.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)(Thermotron Industries)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
On-line marking.
Apr 01, 2007
Adhesive applicator.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)
Apr 01, 2007
High-performance drills.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)
Apr 01, 2007
Cylindrical gear grinder.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)(Gleason Corp.'s 300TWG )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007
3D safety monitoring.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)(Pilz Automation Safety L.P. developed SafetyEYE system with DaimlerChrysler AG)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The SafetyEYE system available from Pilz Automation Safety (www.pilz.com; Canton, MI) was developed by that company along with engineers from DaimlerChrysler in Germany. It consists of a sensing device (three cameras), a high-performance computer (which processes the input from the cameras ...
Table top robot.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)
Apr 01, 2007
Erratum.(OBJECTS OF INTEREST)(Correction notice)
Apr 01, 2007
Play The Blame Game! Responsibility, honesty, and logic are casualties when this circus comes to town.
Apr 01, 2007;