2008 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

Detroit Auto Show: DN's Video Interviews, Tours from the Show Floor
DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge put his camcorder on steroids at the Detroit Auto Show’s press preview and nailed the bigwigs and the hot new autos. Browse through his video footage for a look inside the 2008 NAIAS. Full Story
2008-01-18 17:03:00
Saab Rolls Out Cross Wheel Drive
Saab introduced Cross Wheel Drive at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Full Story
2008-01-15 05:55:00
GM Says Volt Is Still on Schedule
General Motors (GM) engineers said Monday that they are still on track to produce the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid by 2010, but that unforeseen problems with the battery or powertrain could push the introduction back to a later date. Full Story
2008-01-15 05:46:00
OnStar to Add Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
GM’s OnStar unit will add a Stolen Vehicle Slowdown technology to selected vehicles in 2009. Full Story
2008-01-15 05:51:00
Smart, Daimler Show Off "Micro Hybrid"
Daimler showed off integrated starter-generator technology at the North American International Auto Show yesterday by rolling on stage in a Smart fortwo vehicle. Full Story
2008-01-14 07:27:00
Smart Examines Future of EVs in Pilot Program
Daimler’s Smart brand, discussed at the NAIAS yesterday, has launched a 100-vehicle pilot EV program in the U.K. that calls for customers to drive 750-kg battery-powered cars for several years under everyday conditions. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:58:00
Turbo-Charged Family Boosts Ford’s Engine Performance
The EcoBoost engine family will enable Ford to replace V8 engines with a V6. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:53:00
Cattle Celebrate Dodge Truck Launch
Dodge brought in 120 head of cattle to celebrate the launch of a crew-cab version of the Dodge Ram truck. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:45:00
Cars, Cattle Arrive at Detroit Auto Show
Forty-five automakers will introduce 50 new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:37:00
Honda’s Futuristic Clarity and CR-Z Top Day One at Detroit Auto Show
Honda's CR-Z hybrid concept car and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel car were the most innovative vehicles shown on the first day of the Detroit Auto Show. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:31:00
Detroit Auto Show Day One: Luxurious Mercedes, Audi versus Practical Honda, Subaru, Kia
The Detroit Auto Show is showcasing fuel efficiency and practicality in the new Pilot and Borrego, but luxury still arrives in the form of Mercedes' GLK SUV, among others. Full Story
2008-01-14 06:02:00
New Medical Designs Power Metal Injection Molding
MIM is gaining ground because it combines functions in complex net shapes that require no finishing. A Parmatech part has tight tolerances and provides a 70-percent savings. Full Story
2008-08-25 08:35:57
Mechatronics 2.0 Conference and Expo in Detroit Sept. 9
David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research and Tom Watson of ArvinMeritor and former lead on the Ford hybrid will keynote Design News' free all-day Mechatronics 2.0 Conference and Expo in Detroit Sept. 9. Full Story
2008-08-21 09:05:00
General Motors R&D Chief Larry Burns Sees 'Electric Drive' across Product Line
GM's Larry Burns is in the hot seat to develop vehicles that run on renewable energy. His mission is nothing short of the reinvention of the automobile. Full Story
2008-08-04 15:15:52
Snell, National Instruments Smash Helmets for Safety’s Sake
Whacking protective helmets until they break might seem like a fun diversion for charged up kids, but it’s serious business at the Snell Memorial Foundation, which certifies the safety of all kinds of helmets. Full Story
2007-07-16 00:00:00

Sales of da Vinci Robots Shows More Than Rising Stock
Despite the rise and fall of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.’s stock over the past week, it’s probably safe to say, one thing is for sure: robotic-assisted surgery is on the rise.In case you missed i... View Blog Post
2008-07-31 09:51:08
New Diesel Engines Fire Up Powder Metals
The next generation of North American-built diesel engines, scheduled for introduction during the 2009 to 2011 timeframe, is a bright spot for an otherwise weak powder metal industry. New PM applic... View Blog Post
2008-07-28 09:22:47

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