Did you know that nearly 43 percent of people in the United States don’t feel safe in a driverless car, according to this survey? The amount of work being done on these vehicles, and the immense amounts of study going into this technology and others similar to it. These technologies have pushed the auto industry… Read more »
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The Future of Automotive Manufacturing Jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the economy and resulted in millions of job losses. The economic challenges from the last two years affected almost every sector. Automotive manufacturing jobs and the industry were no exception. Global auto sales saw a plummet amid plants shutting down because of the pandemic. The challenges didn’t stop there as the industry opened back up…. Read more »
Quality Control in the Automotive Industry
In the first half of 2021, more than 18.5 million vehicles in the US were recalled due to defects in manufacturing. That’s more than twice as many recalls than new vehicles sold over the same period. It’s more important than ever for automotive suppliers to focus on quality control. That’s where a solid supply chain comes into play. When an… Read more »
How to Improve the Automotive Supply Chain
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has affected the supply chain even more. Experts had predicted a return to normal by 2023. So, no one wants to put a definitive timeline on it. The automotive supply chain took one of the hardest hits. Limited supplies and shortages negatively affected the market during the pandemic. Supply chain managers… Read more »
Sustainable Cars: Spotlighting Green Materials and Practices
What if cars stopped being part of the problem and started being part of the solution? For years, cars have been one of the main culprits when it comes to consumers’ carbon footprint. And one of the reasons that electric cars have become so popular is that drivers want to live more sustainably. But not… Read more »
Metal vs. Plastic Parts for Vehicles: And the Winner Is…
Did you know that new vehicles in 2021 cost consumers around $45,000? Data from December 2020 shows that this number is up nearly $8,000. Most importantly, manufacturing companies can help reduce the cost of building cars and streamline services through automotive plastic parts. Plastic parts are essential building blocks for the design and function… Read more »
Biggest Advancements in Modern Car Manufacturing
Technological innovations drive growth in labor productivity and economic value in almost every market. So, car manufacturing is no exception. Cars tend to capture the human imagination. There’s a reason the cliche question to ask when you’re frustrated with slow-paced technological progress is, “where’s my flying car?” Today, the global market value of automotive… Read more »
Will Higher Gas Prices Influence Vehicle Design?
According to AAA, the price of gasoline in the United States is over $4.15 per gallon as of April 2022. With these prices steadily rising, how will gas prices influence vehicle design? Higher gas prices aren’t the only thing impacting the way the auto industry operates, but they do play a major role. Read on to learn… Read more »
The Future of the All Electric Truck
What if we could get a taste of the future without waiting? Tesla made a major splash when the company unveiled plans for its Cybertruck. And while not everyone loved the aesthetic, it was impressive to see the future of trucks in front of us. But when it comes to an all-electric truck, the… Read more »
Automotive Manufacturing: 3 Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every supply chain in the world got affected by COVID-19. Not even the automotive manufacturing industry was safe from the effects of such severe disruption, and we have not yet seen the end of it. Do you understand how this pandemic has changed the world moving forward, and do you think you’re ready to adapt? Below we have… Read more »