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Car Colours in the U.K.
By: Gary S. Vasilash - January 23, 2019 at 6:47 AM
Given the seemingly dire state of affairs that is quite possibly going to occur in the U.K. given the inability to decide just how Brexit is going to be orchestrated so as not to cause massive problems to the economy, it comes as a bit of a surprise that according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a U.K. automotive trade association (on January 15, Mike Hawes, chief executive of the organization, stated, “The vote against the Brexit deal on the table brings us closer to the ‘no deal’ cliff edge that would be catastrophic for the automotive industry,” so you can see that things are rather desperate), while you might think that the U.K. car buyer might opt for black exterior paint, so as to reflect the situation, that’s not the case.
Using Simulation Software to Optimize Automotive Lightweighting
Sponsored - October 26, 2018 at 12:30 AM
Automotive manufacturers are meeting CAFE fuel-efficiency standards through lightweighting, which requires simulation software for design engineers.
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2018 Jeep Wrangler: Some Things to Know
By: Gary S. Vasilash - Sponsored - March 02, 2018 at 4:34 PM
Design, materials, powertrain and manufacturing details about what is arguably the quintessential vehicle in the Jeep lineup.
Read MoreYazaki Creates Clever Terminal
By: Gary S. Vasilash - January 21, 2019 at 8:25 AM
Even though there are plenty of things that people take for granted and consequently that that’s just the way things are, innovative thinking can change them, significantly.
Read MoreNorth American International Auto Show from the Inside
By: Gary S. Vasilash - January 21, 2019 at 7:00 AM
Although the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that’s going on in Detroit right now will be the last held in January, and although there was a lot of pre-show news generated about the absence of such brands as Mercedes and BMW, just to name two of those that decided to forego exhibiting, the 2019 NAIAS wasn’t without some notable introductions.
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Using Simulation Software to Optimize Automotive Lightweighting
Automotive manufacturers are meeting CAFE fuel-efficiency standards through lightweighting, which requires simulation software for design engineers.
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2018 Jeep Wrangler: Some Things to Know
January 23, 2019 - Gary S. Vasilash
Design, materials, powertrain and manufacturing details about what is arguably the quintessential vehicle in the Jeep lineup.
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Feature About Autonomy: Three Views
January 23, 2019 - Gary S. Vasilash
Yes, there will be more autonomous technology coming at an ever-increasing rate. Which means all the more considerations must be taken into account.
Read MoreFeature Design and Evolution
January 23, 2019 - Gary S. Vasilash
Not exactly Darwinism, but an approach where change in process can reap benefits. Chris Chapman talks about how better designs can come to be.
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AUTOBEATDAILY.COM
Ford Motor Co. swung to a $116 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2018, reversing a $2.5 billion profit in the previous year. It was the company’s first quarterly loss in two years.
