Tag Archives: auto manufacturing
NADA: New Fuel Economy Standards Harmful to Consumers
How many people will no longer be able to afford a new vehicle if the government raises the price of a new car by about $3,000? [more]
2011 Auto Sales: Gains Across the Board, Save Honda and Toyota
All three domestic brands increased their market share in 2011, something that hadn't happened since 1988. [more]
Could Driverless Cars Greatly Reduce Sales?
Could self-driving cars lead to massive shakeups in auto manufacturing? [more]
Fisker Karma Gets 20 MPG: Worst “Green” Car Ever?
Despite federal loans and promises to utilize a defunct General Motors manufacturing plant to produce their cars, Fisker has outsourced production and their cars aren't being built in the United States … [more]
Fisker Got Half-Billion Dollar Government Loan, But Offshores Manufacturing
An extended-range electric vehicle (EV), the Fisker Karma employs a powertrain similar to that in the Chevrolet Volt. [more]
Ford/UAW Agree to Terms on New Contract
Every employee that has been with Ford for at least a year will receive a check for $6,000 if voters approve the package. [more]
GM Looks to Streamline Operations
The rise and fall of General Motors featured mistakes that are considered typical in huge conglomerates. [more]