Articles tagged as: auto
April 13, 2020
Winnebago Plans To Begin Reopening Indiana RV Plants In May
Winnebago and other RV manufacturers temporarily idled their manufacturing plants last month after stay-at-home orders were issued in Indiana and other states where RVs are produced.
Read MoreApril 8, 2020
US To Buy 30,000 Ventilators From General Motors
In March, General Motors began working with Seattle-area ventilator maker Ventec Life Systems to increase the company's production. A short time later the automaker began lining up parts suppliers and retooling an electronics factory in Kokomo to build the devices.
Read MoreApril 4, 2020
Auto Industry Responds To COVID-19
As in World War II, automakers today represent manufacturing, engineering, and philanthropic capabilities that can be tapped for everything from face masks to ventilators and food programs.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
2020 Mazda CX-9 Is The 3-Row Crossover For Art Fairs
Most three-row crossovers seem to be "designed" for passenger space over beauty. Auto correspondent Casey Williams says the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is an exception.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
GM Exploring Ventilator Production At Kokomo Plant
The automaker said Monday that it's working around the clock with Ventec Life Systems of Washington State to build more of the critical medical devices.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020
2020 Subaru Legacy Tops Consumer Reports
Auto correspondent Casey Williams expected to see the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or Hyundai Sonata listed as Consumer Report's top mid-size sedan of 2020. Instead, he found the Subaru Legacy on top. After driving it, he says, he agrees with the magazine.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2020
Automotive Manufacturers Idle Indiana Plants In Response To COVID-19
Several auto manufacturers announced Wednesday temporary shutdowns at facilities in response to the novel coronavirus.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2020
Consumer Reports Develops Standard Terms For Auto Safety Gear
It's sometimes difficult to explain all of the latest technology on today's automobiles, even for seasoned automotive journalists. Consumer Reports teamed up with J.D. Power and the National Safety Council to propose standard terminology.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2020
Hands-Free Driving Law Heads To Governor
Indiana is just the stroke of a pen away from becoming the 22nd state to ban cell phone use while driving unless hands-free.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2020
2020 Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Titan Are The Alternative Pickups
Ford, Ram, and General Motors dominate the pickup truck segment, but auto correspondent Casey Williams says there are other trucks worth considering.
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