Car Cutaways
Suppliers to the 2013 Dodge Dart
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 8, 2012
The 2013 Dodge Dart is Chrysler Group's first vehicle on a Fiat platform. The car, due in showrooms in the second quarter, debuts with a 2.0-liter I4 and a 1.4-liter turbocharged I4. A high-mileage version delivers an estimated 41 mpg on the highway. This supplier data is compiled by SupplierBusiness.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
Suppliers to the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 8, 2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Impala gets a new 3.6-liter V-6 with direct injection and a six-speed automatic transmission. A redesign is coming for the 2014 model year. This supplier data is compiled by Read More »Suppliers to the 2013 Ford Escape
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 10, 2012
The redesigned 2013 Ford Escape, due this summer, will be loaded with electronic features, such as parking assist and Curve Control, which automatically slows the vehicle when it's going too fast in a corner.... Read More »Suppliers to the 2012 Chrysler 200
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 13, 2012
Chrysler engineers morphed the Sebring into a competitive mid-sized sedan with tighter ride and handling, a more refined interior and a 3.6-liter V-6. This supplier data is compiled by Read More »Suppliers to the 2012 Nissan Versa
12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 14, 2012
The redesigned 2012 Nissan Versa has a new 1.6-liter engine and a revised continuously variable transmission. This supplier data is compiled by SupplierBusiness.... Read More »Suppliers to the 2012 Dodge Charger
12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6, 2012
Suppliers to the 2012 Dodge Charger include Metal Powder Products, Yazaki, Argent, IAC, ContiTech, Shawmut, Jyco Sealing, Magna Closures, Sigma, SRG Global, Ideal Clamp, Hitachi Cable, Multimatic, Inteva Products, FAIST ChemTec, Jiffy-tite, Novo...... Read More »Design
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Renesas plans to raise $1.3 billion, cut 10,000 jobs
6:34 am U.S. ET | May 25 2012
Renesas Electronics, the world's biggest maker of automotive microcontrollers, plans to raise capital of 100 billion yen ($1.3 billion) and cut more than 10,000 jobs, according to the latest draft of a restructuring plan, a person briefed on the matter said.... Read More »
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BMW's new China plant will quadruple local production
7:49 am U.S. ET | May 24 2012
BMW began production of the X1 compact SUV at a new plant in China today, as the automaker seeks to quadruple output in the country. Combined with an existing plant in Da Dong, the Tiexi facility will boost capacity to as many as 400,000 cars a year from the current 100,000.... Read More »
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BMW promotes Habib to head of automobile design
5:51 am U.S. ET | May 25 2012
BMW named Karim Habib as head of design for its automobiles division. Habib takes over the role from Adrian van Hooydonk, who had been doing the job in addition to his responsibilities as BMW's group design chief.... Read More »
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Prototype 2013 Ford Fusion is spotted in light camouflage
9:55 am U.S. ET | May 25 2012
The 2013 Ford Fusion made its public debut at the Detroit auto show in January. It was completely restyled from the last-generation car and bears a strong resemblance to the Ford Evos concept revealed in Frankfurt.... Read More »
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Higher ethanol concentrations could hurt vehicles, study says
2:52 pm U.S. ET | May 23 2012
A new study suggests that ethanol-blended fuel could take a toll on vehicles when used in higher concentrations. Renewable-fuels trade groups blasted the results, but auto industry groups warned of the dangers of rushing new fuel blends into the marketplace.... Read More »
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2 small? Not anymore
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21 2012
BMW and other automakers are trying to break through the long-held notion that small engines are only for wimpy econoboxes and drivers who find comfort in the far right lane of the freeway. Four-cylinder powertrains are showing up under the hoods of a growing number of mid-sized cars, SUVs and premium sedans where nothing less than a brawny V-6 or V-8 would do in the past.... Read More »
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ROBERT YOUNG -- VICE PRESIDENT OF PURCHASING, TOYOTA NORTH AMERICA
Beyond crises, Toyota purchasing chief sees growth
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21 2012
Since becoming vice president of purchasing for Toyota Motor Corp.'s North American operations early last year, Robert Young has been tested repeatedly by world events. That year brought the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan and, months later, the floods in Thailand.... Read More »
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Fiat's Google gotcha: A 500 shows up at VW's front door
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21 2012
Score one for Fiat in the sometimes whimsical, sometimes not, rivalry between the Italian automaker and Volkswagen. The two companies seem to taunt and tease each other like kids on a playground, especially in Europe. Check out Volkswagen's Swedish headquarters in suburban Stockholm on Google Earth and you'll see a Fiat 500 parked at the front door of the building.... Read More »
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