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GM 2.0: will the reboot make it viable?		Sep 1, 2009	823
The Lexus Hs 250h: the relentless pursuit of hybrids.		Sep 1, 2009	1525
Why going lean in material handling matters: money tight? Think "lean" when it comes to your operations, including material handling.		Sep 1, 2009	752
PLM & the importance of process: sure, PLM is tech. But if you're looking for a competitive edge, it is in process. And the software vendors may have the process capability you can use to your advantage.		Sep 1, 2009	1499
Incredulity & reality: some things are too hard to believe. Welcome to the real world.		Jul 1, 2009	765
The designing the romance of the Taurus: when the flagship model for Ford was being created, the designers worked to capture some of the magic of the original Taurus, but to create a car that people could have serious affection for.		Jul 1, 2009	1053
Not "only a movie": virtual commissioning of assembly lines--not just the geometry and the kinematics, but the control logic, as well--can make a huge difference.		Jul 1, 2009	650
Contact: making more accurate measurements: here are some new developments for contact measuring.	Editorial	Jul 1, 2009	794
A better way? Things change, even if we don't think about it.		Jun 1, 2009	855
Rethinking the interior: Faurecia designers and engineers set out to make an interior that is lighter and more recyclable than conventional ones. They've developed something that may lead to a reconsideration of how and with what materials ought to be assembled.		Jun 1, 2009	777
Autodesk introduces 2010: yes, 2010. The software company has rolled out a raft of new tools for the design, analysis, and simulation of products. Virtual prototype first, then move on to the real thing.		Jun 1, 2009	753
Six things to know about the 2010 MAZDA3: "six?" You wonder. "Isn't this about the Mazda3?" Well, there are two body styles, so two times three ...		Jun 1, 2009	1241
Plastic processing for nicer interiors: how a new process can result in soft-touch instrument panels, a key attribute of today's desirable vehicles.		Jun 1, 2009	857
No guts, no glory: how Harley is addressing the crisis: straight on.		May 1, 2009	646
Considering the 2010 Camaro: who says heritage-evoking cars have to resemble something on display at the Henry ford museum?		May 1, 2009	893
Days of the future past: where we consider eras, foundations, robots, and cars long in coming.		Apr 1, 2009	637
The Volvo XC60: stylish, Swedish & safe: the small premium utility vehicle segment is demanding a bigger share of the U.S. market, so since its XC90 is too big and its XC70 is too wagon-like, Volvo hopes that its XC60 will be just right.		Apr 1, 2009	1095
Aero-style machining coming to auto: as the auto industry turns to materials that are certainly more exotic than the cast iron and aluminum that are familiar, the sorts of processes associated with aerospace manufacturing--albeit kicked up several notches--will find greater application.		Apr 1, 2009	1765
2010 Prius the not-so-little car that can: the first-generation Prius went on sale in the U.S. in 2000. The second-gen appeared in October 2003. Now it is time for the third. Ask yourself this: has any car in recent memory come so far in so short a time?		Apr 1, 2009	1546
There's no business like ... of movies and Motown, diets and drivers.		Mar 1, 2009	842
The future at Ford? There are clear changes at Ford. Sure, there are the new mustang and the direct-injection, turbocharged ecoboost engines. But something else is going on. And whether you're a competitor or supplier, it may affect you.		Mar 1, 2009	1271
A designer material: steel: yes, steel can be considered a designer material. At least the category known as "advanced high strength steel." It is being tailored to meet specific needs.		Mar 1, 2009	1001
Rise & fall & rise again.		Feb 1, 2009	862
What designers should know about lasers: no, we're not taking about spot sizes, wavelengths, and lasing mediums. Rather, how lasers can make better-looking vehicles (that are also lighter, stronger and safer).		Feb 1, 2009	1279
Fixed ... or flex? Mass production was a good thing. In its time. Why does it still hold such a sway?		Jan 1, 2009	744
On the 2009 F-150: when you've been building them for 60 years, you get darn good at it. Especially when you build them to work hard.		Jan 1, 2009	824
A design approach: context is key: designer and teacher Scott Klinker believes that the best way to design objects is to create the context before you design them. And possibly what will result is something else entirely.		Jan 1, 2009	1390
No rest for the weary.		Dec 1, 2008	847
Venza revealed: even though the market is down--yes, even for Toyota--the company is introducing a new model with a new nameplate: the Venza.		Dec 1, 2008	1454
VW'S minivan strategy: by letting Chrysler build the Routan-based on the Chrysler minivan-the German company was able to accelerate its offering in the market.		Dec 1, 2008	1054
Burst bubble.		Nov 1, 2008	849
Environmental issues: beyond petroleum: sure, emissions and cafe requirements are considerable, but they're only part of the environmental picture as it relates to the auto industry. When's the last time you worried about water?		Nov 1, 2008	2414
VW's clean diesel (no. that's not an oxymoron): the 2009 Jetta TDI is clean enough to be sold in all 50 states as it meets the demanding Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements.		Nov 1, 2008	926
The power of focus.		Oct 1, 2008	891
Acura advances: introducing the 2009 TL: Acura has been doing more than putting a new signature front grille on its models. It has been developing new versions of its vehicles. Completing the set--for now--is the 2009 TL.		Oct 1, 2008	1872
Better green than (in the) red.		Sep 1, 2008	844
Ocean-front property in Georgetown, Kentucky: real estate considerations on the factory floor at Toyota.		Sep 1, 2008	1009
VW pursues advanced electronics: thanks to sensors and powerful processors, the car that drives you is on the horizon. Yes, it is still on the test track, but it is getting closer.		Sep 1, 2008	1410
The future of steering: when you've been designing, engineering and producing steering systems for more than 100 years, and anticipate doing so for the next century, you get a sense of the future of the technology.		Sep 1, 2008	1149
Maxima: sports car as daily driver: when engineering the seventh-generation Maxima, Nissan personnel were faced with (1) addressing the needs of an aging baby Boomer who still likes to get on the throttle every now and then and (2) creating a car that credibly belongs in the same showroom as the GT-R. And they did it.		Sep 1, 2008	872
Help wanted? At some point, workers are going to be needed in auto. will you get the good ones?		Aug 1, 2008	816
The Hyundai Genesis: efficiency & upscale engineering: the Hyundai Genesis--code name, "BH"--is the result of a $500-million investment that the company made in development. And then there was that $260-million for the new V8. These guys are nothing if not serious.		Aug 1, 2008	1466
Auto's changing manufacturing technology: Chrysler's top manufacturing exec describes the future of auto manufacturing--which will arrive faster than you may think.		Aug 1, 2008	1507
"Yes, it does have a HEMI" he answered, greenly. While some people might equate "HEMI-powered" with "environmental catastrophe," Chrysler engineers have proven to be cleverer than the cadre of activists.		Aug 1, 2008	1432
On the Audi A4: while the Audi R8 has head-snapping gorgeous looks, the A4 is the company's biggest selling vehicle, which might make it less-than notable. But there's little pedestrian about A4.		Aug 1, 2008	1166
First-rate thinking: in an environment when everyone is trying to get ahead, it is better to get smart.		Jul 1, 2008	835
Flex appeal: in a domestic marketplace dominated by vehicles with profiles that look like other vehicles, Ford is offering the Flex. No, it isn't the first vehicle based on euclidian geometry, but it may be the freshest.		Jul 1, 2008	1316
Nissan faces the future: there are massive changes being driven in the global auto industry as companies work to meet customers' needs. Nissan is gaining traction in its efforts to address these requirements.	Industry overview	Jul 1, 2008	1955
Talking about joining: Dave Archer is an expert on putting things together. So naturally, we talk with him about joining ...		Jul 1, 2008	1160
On the Passat CC, Volkswagen design& why small can be big.		Jun 1, 2008	1614
From small things: big differences.		Jun 1, 2008	2349
EDAG: from limos to Moab to ...?		Jun 1, 2008	637
The future is now: you can put off lots of things. But even the most masterful procrastinator faces the future.		May 1, 2008	809
Ford Racing: polishing the Oval: they race to win. And to learn. And to sell.		May 1, 2008	883
Advancing metalcutting: work at Mori Seiki, a leading machine tool builder, is not just on developing better machine structures and spindles. While there is that, they're also focusing on improvements in gaging, workholding, and tooling.		May 1, 2008	1371
Calty: designing today for tomorrow: we talk to Kevin Hunter of Calty about the A-BAT concept and what it may represent for the future of vehicle design.		May 1, 2008	1040
I say it's Spinach: as Irving Berlin wrote, "long as the best things in life are free/I say it's spinach and the hell with it." unfortunately, when it comes to petroleum, it's anything but.		Apr 1, 2008	880
Mazda: designing like the wind; if there is any vehicle manufacturer that is consistently delivering on design on both the road and on the motor show stage, it's Mazda. We talk with Laurens van den Acker, head of its Design Division, to discover the what, how and why they're doing it.		Apr 1, 2008	1107
The next generation 2009 Acura TSX: the second generation sport sedan has a fresh design, significant, engineering, and has a projected sales volume of 40,000 units. When the first generation came out, the number was thought to be 15,000. Yes, this vehicle has caught on.		Apr 1, 2008	1031
Automation replacement: Robots; as manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce floor space and increase flexibility, robots are being used to replace conventional automation.		Apr 1, 2008	934
Robots the next generation: for years if you told someone that you work with "industrial robots" they'd hear the "robots" part and think about something like something from forbidden planet or the day the earth stood still. Yet the robots you're talking about look more like something built with an Erector set. Motoman's new industrial robot looks, well, like a "robot"--yes, the humanoid kind.		Apr 1, 2008	1115
High performance: the line between success and failure is, in some cases, a red line.	Cover story	Mar 1, 2008	826
Dodge's crossover: the Journey: every vehicle manufacturer seems to need a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) nowadays. With a lineup that includes SUVs like the nitro and the durango, Chrysler has launched a new entry into the CUV market: the Journey.		Mar 1, 2008	1249
For diesel exhaust Tenneco puts it all together: while there are regulations and attendant consternation regarding diesel emissions, Tenneco believes that it has the technical wherewithal to handle the needs of diesel engines 2 liters and above.		Mar 1, 2008	1069
VW'S Bischoff on design: if you get the fundamental architecture right, VW's Klaus Bischoff maintains, then all the rest falls into place--and no extraneous decorations are required.		Mar 1, 2008	838
What a difference a few years make: it wasn't all that long ago that $1.50/gallon was seemingly expensive.	Editorial	Feb 1, 2008	875
GM: going electric.	Medical condition overview	Feb 1, 2008	1519
Reading, writing, Drucker.		Feb 1, 2008	581
Ford quality: not an overnight sensation; while the quality awards that Ford has been racking up of late seem as though there's a sudden comeback in quality, this is something that the company has been working on--relentlessly, consistently--for more than a decade.		Feb 1, 2008	1555
The Lexus LX 570: a larger lap of luxury.		Feb 1, 2008	1244
Say you want an Evolution: few cars have the cult-like following of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. One interesting aspect of the vehicle is that it is not only a tuner's dream, but a tech tour de force.		Feb 1, 2008	1419
The Corolla (& Matrix) matters to Toyota: sure, it is a subcompact. But it is one of the best-selling cars on the planet. So it matters much to Toyota Motor Corp. And as Bob Carter, Toyota Motor sales Toyota div. head puts it, "small cars are the seeds of brand loyalty.".		Feb 1, 2008	842
Tough love: what are the causes of the fall from the heights of the Big Three? Well, although Peter DeLorenzo doesn't exactly claim it, a few of the Seven Deadly Sins come to mind.		Jan 1, 2008	764
Honda's FCX Clarity: the future of transportation is clear; Honda has been building fuel cell vehicles since 1999. Think of them as science projects. But now it is going to be offering a model in southern California for a $600/month lease.		Jan 1, 2008	1844
The ultimate design machine: BMW Designworks; Yes, they work on vehicle designs for BMW. But as a leading design firm, they're taking on plenty of things that don't have wheels and tires.		Jan 1, 2008	920
A brief history of smart: production car as fashion statement.		Jan 1, 2008	1822
The '08 Malibu: serious this time; It seems that every time a car maker comes out with a midsize sedan it is "better than a Camry or an Accord" or some variant thereof. Chevy has said it in the past. But with the '08 Malibu, they are putting more than rhetoric on the road.		Jan 1, 2008	1169
Real: commodities are about the pocketbook. Authentic products are about the heart.		Dec 1, 2007	824
Cyber sweatshops.		Dec 1, 2007	456
Ideas & answers.		Dec 1, 2007	735
Advancing powertrain technology.		Dec 1, 2007	790
The wisdom of [Fake] Steve.		Dec 1, 2007	955
Nano tech--big for thermoplastics?		Dec 1, 2007	205
New bio-based polyol: green & less odiferous.		Dec 1, 2007	207
No hot air.		Dec 1, 2007	704
Building an amazing Audi: the R8; It looks like high-velocity sculpture. It is how Audi has translated its sports car racing expertise into a hand-built vehicle that could be a daily driver. And the build process is out of the ordinary, as well.	Cover story	Dec 1, 2007	1203
When design meets assembly good things can happen: perhaps if this process didn't have a comparatively well-known name more people would use it, they wouldn't be chasing low labor rates, and products would be better.		Dec 1, 2007	1668
Second-gen Sequoia: leveraging the Tundra (or vice-versa); It's been a while--since model year 2001--between Sequoias. But with the Tundra out, the vehicle with which it shares lots of technical genetic material is now rolling, too.		Dec 1, 2007	1098
Fast, fresh & smart: what are the key ingredients for market success? Try those three.		Nov 1, 2007	887
Projects matter.		Nov 1, 2007	427
"And in this ring....".		Nov 1, 2007	247
Looking at the Volvo XC70: the third generation is a charm for this crossover vehicle from Volvo. Hailing from the Torslanda plant in Goteborg, Sweden, it builds on a stout platform.		Nov 1, 2007	1287
The 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: this is not a comprehensive look at the 2007 IAA. Why? Because it is massive and we are human. But here, at the very least, are some important points to consider.		Nov 1, 2007	3232
Pity the product planner: if you know one, buy them a cup of coffee--or maybe chamomile tea.		Oct 1, 2007	850
Getting to HCCI: superior performance for gasoline engines.		Oct 1, 2007	393
CTS: the next generation; The first-generation Cadillac CTS went where no production Cadillac had gone before. With the second-gen, it is a little older, but even a little bolder.		Oct 1, 2007	1629
Continental UPS its ante: Bill Kozyra, president of Continental Automotive Systems, talks technology, strategy and the competitive nature of the supplier business.	Company overview	Oct 1, 2007	1294
A brief look at vision: what do your mother, hash browns and blobs have to do with machine vision? Plenty.		Oct 1, 2007	939
Facing reality: he may not be a "car guy." Which may be an illuminating thing.		Sep 1, 2007	824
PT Cruiser rolls on. And on.		Sep 1, 2007	300