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The flow of automotive capital is changing

Technology will increasingly determine who attracts capital and who does not, analysts say.
Suppliers, automakers tackle new crises together

The need for communicative relationships between automakers and their parts makers is crucial in times of crisis, GM says.
Supply base cuts spending as it rebounds

The supplier industry's recovery will take several years and supplier bankruptcies will increase over the next 12 months.
Rising costs, tariffs, COVID-19 and Mexico have cut into Chinese imports

China grew dramatically as a source of parts to feed North American vehicle production. But a shift is taking place in global supply chains.
Ree puts drive components into the wheels, leaving a flat chassis to configure.
Startup shows up on a skateboard

Tel Aviv startup Ree Auto is joining a growing field of bigger players in proposing a new approach to creating EVs.
Yazaki’s battery-mounted power module for 12 volts
New components arise to handle more power

Wire harness supplier Yazaki is developing products to enable EVs to manage different levels of power.
A man rides by the bicycles of New York sharing system Citi Bike. Demand for bikes is on the rise.
Micromobility is on a roll, despite crisis

Of the many forms of personal mobility, shared and private micromobility are most likely to bounce back from COVID-19, says a recent analysis from McKinsey.
Denso mask has workers on front lines covered

Led by Denso's vice president of manufacturing, an initial team at the Japanese supplier's Maryville, Tenn., plant quickly got together during the weekend of March 20 to pivot from manufacturing auto parts to personal protective equipment.
Schaeffler's N.A. workers pitch in

Employees across Schaeffler's North American operations have acted against COVID-19 in several innovative ways.
Michigan names chief mobility officer

The state established the Office of Future Mobility, which will focus on self-driving development and boosting Michigan's share of EV production.
TuSimple launches autonomous freight network

The self-driving truck company is working with partners UPS Inc., Penske Truck Leasing, carrier fleet operator U.S. Xpress and supply chain services company McLane on the network, which aims to speed development of fully autonomous commercial vehicles.
Here’s our annual ranking of top suppliers

The largest suppliers of original equipment parts to Europe, North America and the world, as ranked by Automotive News.
PACEPilot
Tech tie-ups driving auto companies to innovate

The PACEpilot virtual event series concludes with a discussion of why business model innovation is critical for the industry's survival and requires traditional auto companies and tech companies to collaborate.
Most companies were already using virtual tests. Here, Siemens tests engine control units using simulated data.
Simulated tests bypass virus roadblock

Automated-technology developers have been using simulation and virtual testing throughout COVID-19, but for some, simulations just aren't the same as the real thing.
Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia join forces on 2024 fleet

Mercedes-Benz will develop a "software-defined" vehicle system with Nvidia that will enable updatable, automated driving features and other safety and convenience applications across M-B's fleet beginning in 2024.