GLG News by Brake and Friction Components Experts

Honda has announced a plans to introduce Diesel powered vehicles into its smaller vehicles starting in 2010. They are of the opinion that hybrids are better suited to larger vehicles and have consequently chosen to pursue diesel technology. This is about 180 degrees from the plans and actions of other...

It seems to be a popular opinion that forming alliances will solve the problems of troubled automotive companies. Even the industry executives who were asked in a soon to be released survey expect more alliances to develop in the next five years. Many automotive alliances have been tried over the years...

The new Chevrolet Volt to be shown at the North American International Auto Show illustrates an important strategic move on the part of General Motors Corporation. It signals their intention to embrace new environmentally friendly technologies with important consumer benefits. The power train architecture,...

1. If Toyota agrees to form a partnership, the only reason would be to purchase Ford. 2. If Ford needs help, Toyota will provide it for them but from the obsolete technologies.3. If Ford works with Toyota, what will Mazda be for ?

The Automotive industry alliance rumors continue. In this article a meeting between executives of Ford and Toyota, for reasons not made public, is raising the prospect of some form of joint activities between the two manufacturers. While in its current troubled state, Ford could receive major benefits...

New technology that offers performance, size, weight, reliability or cost benefits are the engine that drives product improvements in the automotive industry. If the new battery described in this article truly lives up to its claims, it will be a welcome development for application on hybrid and electric...

The competition in the automotive market is brutal and has hit the domestic manufacturers hard. Their initial response has been to reduce costs by reductions in employee and retiree benefits, headcount reductions and plant closings. Now the focus is on the product offerings. Decisions are being made...

Toyota will soon introduce a new full sized pickup truck aimed squarely at the remaining sweet spot in the automotive market still dominated by Detroit automakers. They are actively trying to emphasize the "built in America" image for their new vehicle to appeal to the loyal customers of Detroit’s offerings....

Automotive power train technology is going through a period of very rapid development. Similar to the struggle at the beginning of the last century, the outcome is uncertain and will take perhaps several decades to sort out all of the technical and business issues. About one hundred power...

The Chinese automotive market is dynamic and growing rapidly. It is being driven by the plans of its Communist government for a major Chinese vehicle export business, the growth of domestic automotive manufactures not controlled by the state, and by the ambitions of global automotive companies to participate...