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Automotive Supply Side

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This zone covers the products—from spark plugs to transmissions—developed by automotive suppliers.


ARTICLES

  • Automotive Supply Side
  • Chrysler Simulates Powertrain Production

    Process simulation has helped the automaker develop a more efficient production line as part of its world-class manufacturing initiative.

  • Automotive Supply Side
  • Improving Powertrains— Conventional and Advanced

    Schaeffler Group makes products ranging from bearings to differentials. Here’s a look at some of its recent developments.

  • Automotive Supply Side
  • Interiors: Battle of the Bulk

    By rethinking designs and working toward more efficient solutions, seats will be major contributors to vehicle downsizing and lightweighting.

  • Automotive Supply Side
  • Material for an Audi Interior Component

    Center console made with a resin from Styron Automotive for the Audi Q3.

  • Automotive Supply Side
  • BASF Makes More Metal Replacements

    BASF is addressing everything from the engine to seats with its polymer tech.

    BLOGS

    The Price of Midengine Configuration

    During a recent “Autoline After Hours” program, a viewer wondered why there hasn’t been an accessibly priced midengined car since the Pontiac Fiero.

    2013 Mercedes GL450 4MATIC

    The Mercedes GL is a large vehicle.

    VW’s Clean Factory Message

    One of the seemingly dirty little secrets of the auto industry is that cars and trucks are—gasp!—built in factories.

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