Expleo opens automotive R&D center in Troy
TROY–The Paris- and India-based engineering firm Expleo Group announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy. The office was inaugurated on June 6 in an …
Superior loss grows on sales decline
SOUTHFIELD–Superior Industries International Inc. (NYSE: SUP) reported a loss of $32.7 million or $1.52 share in the first quarter, worse than a loss of $4 million or 49 cents a …
Intertek unveils ‘Electrification Centre of Excellence’
PLYMOUTH–The British product testing provider Intertek announced the opening of its Electrification Centre of Excellence in Plymouth. The lab will deliver science-based quality management services to automotive manufacturers and their …
Toyota takes pole position in quality, with Lexus and Tesla in pursuit
ANN ARBOR–The numbers are in, and it’s full steam ahead for the auto industry. Following last year’s dip, customer satisfaction with automobiles improved 3% to a score of 79 (out of …
JD Power: Auto manufacturer websites shine in customer satisfaction
TROY–Overall satisfaction with automotive manufacturer websites has been steadily increasing since 2022, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study—Summer, released today. Satisfaction is 724 …
Lear to host Seating Product Day June 27
SOUTHFIELD–The automotive seating and electronics supplier Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA) will host a Seating Product Day on June 27 at its headquarters in Southfield. During the event, Lear executives will …
Innovation tops quality as new car initial problems hit record high
TROY–New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. According to the J.D. …
Penske acquires commercial truck dealerships in Canada
BLOOMFIELD HILLS–Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a transportation services company, announced that it has acquired Transolutions Truck Centres, a retailer of medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks and buses, located …
Auto industry expert Cole receives first Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award
DEARBORN–-The automotive e-publication Global Auto Mobility announced the recipient of the first Global Auto Mobility Industry Innovation Award. The inaugural award recognition goes to David E. Cole, PhD., Chair Emeritus …
Ford gets two lithium supply agreements for EV batteries
DEARBORN–Ford Motor Co. has entered into a long-term agreement with Quebec-based Nemaska Lithium for the supply of lithium products, including lithium hydroxide, over an 11-year period. Ford also announced a …