Departments
Global Vehicles
International correspondents contribute to this department, which spotlights vehicle developments occurring in all major automotive producing regions; features interviews with engineers and executives of the car and systems manufacturers from around the world.
Featuring:
• EfficientDynamics meets BMW M
• Audi's electrifying e-tron concept
• Volkswagen technology in tandem two-seater
• Mercedes-Benz gullwing returns
Technology Report
Featuring:
• Lotus Engineering unveils ICE for range-extender hybrids
• Bosch unveils technology to improve fuel efficiency
• Ford's all-new 6.7-L V8 raises the diesel-engineering bar
• Move to Li-ion requires many technical changes
• Electronics downsized for small engines
• New test cells to usher in new business for McLaren
• Dana, Simulia ink simulation pact
• Thermal management challenges in EVs
• Bridgestone rolls out eco-friendly tire
• Mann+Hummel has new process to make particulate filters
Testing & Simulation
Spotlights technical innovations in the areas of testing equipment and services, as well as in the use of computers in passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and motorcycle design, engineering, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing Solutions
Teaming to cut delivery time, accommodate trends like modularity, and design/build cars for emerging markets, engineering and manufacturing look to maximize efficiencies. Highlighted are new manufacturing breakthroughs, processes, technologies, and products to keep both camps abreast of possible solutions.
Product Briefs
The magazine's second most highly rated department in terms of usefulness; features short summaries and information on the latest new components.
Regulation and Standards
Includes the latest proposals and rulemaking from government agencies and standards-developing organizations from around the world, focusing on safety, air and fuel quality, and fuel economy.
