The Chrysler Corporation claims the Dodge Charger as one of its biggest successes. It’s not easy to make it in the automotive industry because of the large amount of competition. If you’re a car junky, you’ve seen some dramatic rises and falls in the industry. One name that’s had its fair share of ups and… Read more »
Category: Automotive
BMW Blogs: The Beauty of Beamers
Did you know that BMW’s net worth is almost $54 billion? Time and time again, this company has proved that making cars can be an art form. Not only are their vehicles a beautiful sight, but they also run like a charm. However, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Are you wondering why you… Read more »
What Is the Cheapest Tesla?
The US administration wants manufacturers to make 50 percent of all new cars electric by 2030. But Tesla Motors has been producing and selling electric vehicles since 2008. Many people love Teslas but think they can’t afford one. Yet manufacturers like Mayco International have helped cut costs, allowing for the recent production of the cheapest Tesla ever. The latest… Read more »
Volkswagen Vibes: Is Volkswagen a Luxury Car?
In 2020, the luxury car market was worth over $400 billion. And analysts project that it will grow 5% annually to a total of $566 billion by 2026. Volkswagens are high-quality and well-made vehicles, causing many people to wonder: is Volkswagen luxury? Volkswagens aren’t typically considered luxury vehicles. But the Volkswagen Group does make luxury car brands. The better… Read more »
Advancing the Automotive Industry: Key Technologies to Watch
Vehicle sales dropped during 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, and the microchip shortage has caused several issues across the industry. This raises a key question: after the pandemic, what will the automotive industry look like? The vehicle industry tends to adopt new technology fast. As advances in motor vehicles get more and more impressive,… Read more »
Building Sustainable Cars: The Growing Role of Recycled Plastic
We’ve all heard about the importance of recycling, among other things, to help care for the environment. Many of us are happy to do our part to save water, turn the lights off when we leave the room, and recycle our milk cartons. However, what we often don’t think about is where those recycled materials are going…. Read more »
3 Ways 3D Printing is Shaping Automotive Design
With an industry worth over $80 billion, it’s no surprise that the US automotive market is at an all-time high. Not only are more and more people getting their licenses, but trends in car engineering and manufacturing are making vehicles more accessible. One of the best developments in automotive design is the proliferation of 3D… Read more »
Automotive Lightweight Technologies: What’s Driving the Auto Industry?
As a member of the auto industry, it will come as no surprise the impact that automotive lightweight technologies are having on the building of cars. The lightweight materials industry was worth a whopping 66.53 billion in 2019 and is only expected to continue to grow. Anyone related to the field of lightweight engineering will tell you the… Read more »
From Design to Manufacturing: What We Can Expect From the Car Industry
A new year means new beginnings. In the car industry, it means unveiling eye-catching designs and advanced technology that set one manufacturer apart from the next. As innovation expands and consumer demand for faster, sleeker, more eco-friendly vehicles continues, the car industry struggles to keep up. There are big changes on the horizon for… Read more »
A History of the Automotive Assembly Line
When Henry Ford began his first moving automotive assembly line on December 1, 1913, he reduced production time for an automobile from over twelve hours to one hour thirty-three minutes. But, that was just the beginning, and today one vehicle comes off the assembly line about every 45-90 seconds. Therefore, the assembly line has come a… Read more »