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:
• Venturi reveals electric GT
• Hybrids dominate at Peugeot in Paris
• Honda unveils Insight hybrid
• Mazda shows city car concept
• The Fascination of Mercedes-Benz
• Four doors in Lamborghini's future?
• Audi envisions small A1
• Nissan's Nuvu for the city
• Thinking small: BMW X concept
• Chevrolet debuts Orlando
• Saab opens up 9-X
Technology Report
Featuring:
• Michelin re-invents the wheel
• The torque converter fights back
• Alcohol for the OMNIVORE
Electronics
Featuring:
• Standard helps link consumer electronics to cars
• BMW camera system integrates three safety functions
• Complex networking leads to risk-based development
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.
