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Talking the TalkYou're global. Now how the heck do you communicate?Talking the TalkYou're global. Now how the heck do you communicate?

Everyone speaks the international language of love. Alas, the same cannot be said of engineering. One engineer's fascia, wing and sump are another's dashboard, fender and oil pan. And if you don't know what a scuttle (cowl) is ... well, what's the matter, don't you speak English, mate?Like it or not, the auto industry is globalizing at a furious pace. Automakers and suppliers are gobbling up one another

Mar 1, 1999

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Despite Troubles, Steel Moves AheadTrade disputes don't disrupt jointresearch efforts Despite Troubles, Steel Moves AheadTrade disputes don't disrupt jointresearch efforts

Mar 1, 1999

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Ford Focus Features Hybrid Front End Ford Focus Features Hybrid Front End

Mar 1, 1999

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Shaping Tomorrow's EngineersNew SAE president says preparation is key Shaping Tomorrow's EngineersNew SAE president says preparation is key

byCOLLEEN SCHWAB

Mar 1, 1999

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GM Finishes '98 on the Rebound; Ford Sets Profit-Sharing Record GM Finishes '98 on the Rebound; Ford Sets Profit-Sharing Record

Feb 1, 1999

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The Greatest Show on Earth Detroit extravaganza is the best I've seen The Greatest Show on Earth Detroit extravaganza is the best I've seen

Feb 1, 1999

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Belts and Bags with Brains Ford readies first crack at 'smart' bags andbelts

Belts and Bags with Brains Ford readies first crack at 'smart' bags andbelts

byBILL SIURU and BILL VISNIC

A Sardine Story There's more to it than just buying and selling

A Sardine Story There's more to it than just buying and selling

bySTEPHAN SHARF

Swede Success Ford uses ready cash to buy up Volvo Cars

Swede Success Ford uses ready cash to buy up Volvo Cars

byANDREA WIELGAT and SAID DEEP

Double-Dipping in Detroit Everything wants to be something else at thisyear's NAIAS

Double-Dipping in Detroit Everything wants to be something else at thisyear's NAIAS

byBILL VISNIC and WAW STAFF

DuPont's Manifold Hits the Rub

DuPont's Manifold Hits the Rub

Mustang Cobra Gets Audited for 1999 And IRS comes a-knockin'

Mustang Cobra Gets Audited for 1999 And IRS comes a-knockin'

Cobra Strikes Heavy at Chevy New suspension charms this seasoned snake

Cobra Strikes Heavy at Chevy New suspension charms this seasoned snake

Wagons Ho! Young designers rediscover the station wagon

Wagons Ho! Young designers rediscover the station wagon

byDREW WINTER and BILL VISNIC

Clean Sweep Some suppliers would rather leave automotive than deal withQS-9000

Clean Sweep Some suppliers would rather leave automotive than deal withQS-9000

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An Exercise in Agility Makino shines in GM's most advanced engine plant

An Exercise in Agility Makino shines in GM's most advanced engine plant

Connolly Leather Fights Back You don't have to buy a Rolls anymore to get it

Connolly Leather Fights Back You don't have to buy a Rolls anymore to get it

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Jeep Engine Pushes DC's One-stop Extended Enterprise

Jeep Engine Pushes DC's One-stop Extended Enterprise

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Competition Through Collaboration

Competition Through Collaboration

All-Wheel Drive Revolution? New Venture Gear leads a shift in AWD technology

All-Wheel Drive Revolution? New Venture Gear leads a shift in AWD technology

Europe's comeback kid

Europe's comeback kid

byAndrea Wielgat

Chicago Auto Show Nibbles at the Edges With a few exceptions

Chicago Auto Show Nibbles at the Edges With a few exceptions

Is This GM's Silver Bullet? UAW remains guarded about Yellowstone'sprospects

Is This GM's Silver Bullet? UAW remains guarded about Yellowstone'sprospects

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byDrew Winter, Dave Zoiaand 1 more

Sealing the Deal Recyclability helps plastic win new application

Sealing the Deal Recyclability helps plastic win new application

The short, troubled life of Samsung Motors?

The short, troubled life of Samsung Motors?

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Old Process Offers New Possibilities

Old Process Offers New Possibilities

Breed's Speranzella: 'A lot of people are betting against me'

Breed's Speranzella: 'A lot of people are betting against me'

Global Math--Most auto mergers flop

Global Math--Most auto mergers flop

Temporary Setback?--Magnesium meltdown doesn't discourage Ford

Temporary Setback?--Magnesium meltdown doesn't discourage Ford

byBrian Corbett

Needle's Stuck on 15 Million--Economists see another strong sales year in'99

Needle's Stuck on 15 Million--Economists see another strong sales year in'99

January Means . . . NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

January Means . . . NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

bySAID DEEP and BRIAN CORBETT

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Let Electronics do the Shifting

Let Electronics do the Shifting

Birth of a Supplier--With four employees, ASCI joins push for smart air bags

Birth of a Supplier--With four employees, ASCI joins push for smart air bags

A Formula for Success?--GM, Montell jointly announce new composite

A Formula for Success?--GM, Montell jointly announce new composite

More Than Skin Deep-New IP covers represent big technological strides

More Than Skin Deep-New IP covers represent big technological strides