On September 9, Toyota announced new Camry TRD and Avalon TRD models available in the U.S.
The two new sedan models developed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) go beyond the Camry SE and XSE versions, introduced in 2018, and Avalon XSE, introduced as a 2019 model.
The new Camry TRD and Avalon TRD are both powered by Toyota’s 301 hp DOHC 3.5-liter V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission with sport mode and paddle shifters.
Thicker underbody braces increase torsional rigidity, and unique coil springs lower both vehicles by 0.6 inches for a reduced center of gravity.
Specially tuned shock absorbers and lighter 19 x 8.5-inch matte black alloy wheels complement the new springs and lower stance to improve body control, handling agility and steering precision.
The front brakes are larger with 12.9-inch diameter rotors and dual-piston calipers compared to 12.0-inch rotors and single piston calipers found on XSE grades.
Both models will come standard with Toyota Safety Sense-P, a suite of advanced driver-assist technologies.
The Avalon TRD is on sale in dealerships currently and the Camry TRD will be on sale later in September.

(Toyota press release on September 9, 2019)

On September 4, Volvo Trucks North America announced it is utilizing 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New River Valley (NRV) plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all trucks for the North American market are built.
The company now has more than 500 manufacturing tools and fixtures in use on the NRV shop floor produced using 3D printing at the Volvo Innovative Projects lab within the Dublin facility.
In the state-of-the-art lab, Volvo Trucks primarily uses Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology.
Volvo Trucks used 3D printing technology to develop a one-piece diffuser used in the paint atomizer cleaning process, saving the company more than USD 1,000 per part, as well as eliminating the need for a multiple piece component.
Spare parts were also produced at the same time so that they can be quickly replaced should wear occur.
Additional examples of 3D printed parts in use at Volvo Trucks include, roof seal gauges, fuse installation platens, drilling fixtures, brake piston gauges, brake valve fitting gauges, hood drilling fixtures, power steering adapter holders, and luggage door gap gauges.

(Volvo Trucks press release on September 4, 2019)

On September 10, Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Limited informed that the workers union at its Bangalore plant has initiated a tool down. The plant is still running through non-unionized workers. The management has been considering to take appropriate steps to handle the situation. The Bangalore plant manufactures piston, piston rings, gudgen pins and crank pins.

Federal-Mogul stock exchange filing