Subaru recalls 72K vehicles over brake issues
The recall covers about 72,000 Outback, Legacy, Impreza and XV Crosstrek models with the company's Eyesight Driver Assist system.
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Auto parts maker plans 115-worker Plainfield warehouse
California-based Spyder Auto, which makes fog lights and other aftermarket products, said it will invest $5.2 million to buy a vacant building and turn it into a logistics and distribution center.
Cummins among winners in U.S. truck efficiency plan
U.S. regulators have delivered a victory for engine makers such as Indiana-based Cummins Inc. in a battle over greenhouse-gas emissions regulations for heavy-duty trucks.
Soaring Subaru closing in on difficult crossroads
Subaru, which has thousands of workers in Indiana, has never seen so much demand from car buyers. But making big moves to boost output could hurt the very thing that customers love about the automaker—its smaller size.
Indy’s Golden Age in 1920s shows way forward
In the 1920s, Indianapolis was one of the most innovative cities in the nation. But after “the dark tragedy of the roaring twenties,” Indianapolis lost its edginess for decades and only recently has begun to regain it.
GM poised to reveal big investment at Fort Wayne-area plant
GM previously said it was considering upgrading the truck assembly plant to build its next generation of pickup trucks. The Allen County Council voted in October to approve a 10-year tax abatement that would save GM more than $15 million on a possible $1 billion investment in equipment and related improvements.
IUPUI professor’s winning car design mimics human rib cage
IUPUI professor Andres Tovar recently won an international automotive design competition by using advanced technology to mimic Mother Nature’s own blueprints.
Manufacturer plans major expansion, 131 new jobs
The world’s largest manufacturer of automobile emission-control systems plans to expand its North American headquarters in Columbus, adding 131 workers by the end of 2017, the company announced Wednesday.
Report: Automakers fail to fully protect against hacking
Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, according to an analysis of information that manufacturers provided to a senator.
Mercedes to build model in Indiana, hire hundreds
Mercedes-Benz, the world’s third-biggest maker of luxury automobiles, is contracting out production of the R-Class wagon to a factory in Indiana, a move that will allow it to expand its line of U.S.-built sport-utility vehicles.
Two Italian firms to start operations in Indy area
Sirmax and OMR Automotive, both suppliers to the automotive industry, plan to build plants in Speedway and Anderson and together could create up to 110 jobs over the next several years.
Indiana, U.S., shut out of new auto assembly plants
Every plant announced for North America since 2009 has gone to Mexico. The upshot is not only few assembly jobs, but fewer jobs and businesses that feed off of the massive operations.
Automakers end 2014 strongly, pushing some to records
Holiday sales, cheaper gas prices and low interest rates pushed U.S. auto sales to big gains in December, helping the industry close out a strong year.
Auto parts plant preps for $11M investment
The Seymour City Council this week approved a 10-year phase-in of property taxes for the investment by Valeo at its automobile lighting factory with about 1,600 workers.
IndyCar speeding toward faster times in 2015
One of the big storylines for the next IndyCar Series season is taking shape in the form of speedy new aero kits. But timelines for teams to get kits ready for racing will be tight.
Navistar closing local foundry with 180 workers
The foundry, located on the city’s east side at 5565 Brookville Road, produces engine blocks and heads. Navistar said the closure process will take place during the first half of 2015 and be completed in the summer.
Chrysler plans $266M spending for Indiana plants
The Kokomo City Council voted unanimously Monday night to give initial approval for a 10-year property tax abatement to Chrysler. The automaker said the break would help it retain 212 jobs with a combined salary of $9.8 million.
Auto part manufacturer to open Evansville plant
Fisher Dynamics said Wednesday that it will create 169 jobs within two years of the opening of a 113,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Evansville.
RV industry shipments on best pace since 2007
RV shipments for the first eight months of 2014 have reached about 246,000 units, a gain of 9 percent from 2013.
Accolades all around as Allison owners exit
Private equity firms Carlyle Group and Onex Group fared well on their purchase of Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission, with the $763 million each put into the 2007 deal more than tripling in value.