A tech nerd’s view of the Auto Show
DETROIT — Well, I’m back at my SECOND favorite technology show of the year. Since I don’t get to go to CES (formerly the International Consumer Electronics Show) any more, …
Boomers are aging, and so are the crash test dummies that mimic them
FARMINGTON HILLS — Humanetics Innovative Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of crash test dummies for 65 years, has rolled out a new model designed to reflect a person about as old …
Gas mileage stays the same in September
ANN ARBOR — The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the United States last month remained unchanged at 25.3 mpg, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation …
LTU prof, alumnus, student chart future of auto UX on WardsAuto panel
NOVI — Based on this conference session, you could be forgiven for wondering whether the whole future of automotive user experience is at Lawrence Technological University. The automotive industry news …
Roush Opens New Engineering Center in Troy
LIVONIA — The automotive firm Roush recently opened its first Oakland County technical center bringing expanded engineering design and development services dedicated to hybrid and electric vehicles, electric propulsion and …
SAE Detroit Sets Chevy Bolt EV Event
SOUTHFIELD — The SAE Detroit Section will host a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV event Tuesday, March 7 at the San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy. SAE …
UM Offers Open-Access Automated Cars For Driverless Research
ANN ARBOR — New University of Michigan research vehicles will be open testbeds for academic and industry researchers to rapidly test self-driving and connected vehicle technologies at a world-class proving …
Nexteer Revenue, Profit Jumps
SAGINAW — Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., the Chinese-owned manufacturer of electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems and advanced driver assist and autonomous vehicle technologies, reported its …
Women Get First Hand Look At Auto Industry
HOUGHTON — When Jennifer Shute and Jody Hand took leadership roles in Michigan Technological University’s inaugural Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) program in July, one of their goals was to …
Mitchell Plastics Expanding In Sterling Heights, Adding 122 Jobs
LANSING — The Michigan Strategic Fund has offered Mitchell Plastics a $427,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to support a new plant in Sterling Heights that will create 122 …