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AMS on Africa: Part 3 – Game plan for South Africa
Despite competition elsewhere in the continent, South Africa retains its key place among global manufacturing strategies
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AMS on Africa: Part 2 – Algeria thinks big
Algeria has ambitions to be the Africa’s next major automotive manufacturing hub and the OEMs are lining up to make it happen
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AMS on Africa
OEM announcements around vehicle production plans in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria and Rwanda provide further examples of how the automotive manufacturing industry is gaining traction in Africa. The continent is responsible for assembly of more than one million vehicles each year. Volumes are growing as other nations are joining the list of established plants in South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria…
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Coronavirus hits automotive supply chain in China and beyond
The outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory disease in China has led to carmakers extending the closure of their plants beyond the Chinese new year and into the second week of February
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Automotive suppliers buying and spinning their way into high tech segments
As BorgWarner’s acquisition of Delphi Technologies shows, tier one automotive suppliers are turning to acquisitions and restructuring their business to focus on advanced technology, helping to protect margins, avoid commodification and transition to electrified powertrains
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Investing in testing: better scrutiny for complex new vehicles
Rigorous testing of new vehicles, systems and components has become more important as complexity of the products increases and pressure to reduce time to market grows. AMS visits Test World in Finland to see some of the developments introduced to meet this demand…
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GM assigns Detroit-Hamtramck as its first EV-dedicated plant
General Motors has announced plans to make Detroit-Hamtramck its first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant
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Do or die: quality and precision begins with the toolmaking
Mould and die manufacturers reveal the latest solutions deployed to ensure quality control remains paramount
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Measure for measure: as vehicle tech advances, so do the test methods
To improve vehicle and component quality, and reduce time to market for new models, testing technologies need to be smarter and faster
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New recycle system at Bentley puts waste water to work
A paintshop water treatment innovation is helping Bentley achieve sustainability targets and reduce consumption
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Production records set at Skoda’s domestic plants
As it marks the 125th anniversary of the company, Skoda is chalking up record-breaking output
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The wider scope of Skoda
With new products and an expanding production network, Skoda is managing to achieve greater influence and standing despite the challenges of a changing market
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The Morgan Plus Six: a century in the making
Behind Morgan’s unashamedly traditional exterior there’s a company that’s also keen to embrace modern production methods and processes
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Electric vehicles could transform role of tier 1 suppliers in manufacturing
As OEMs look to reduce production costs and manage more complexity, automotive suppliers will face challenges. But with more EV models in the pipeline, many have the opportunity to grab a larger piece of the pie both for manufacturing and the total value chain
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Toyota tops up US investment
Toyota has completed its US plant modernisation project, first announced in January 2017, with an additional $700 million for its Indiana facility
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GM invests in engine plant upgrades
General Motors has announced further upgrade programmes for two of its US engine plants, Spring Hill and Tonawanda
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OEMs keen to explore renewable power sources
Vehicle manufacturers are keen to explore energy supplies from renewable sources as they look to reduce and offset emissions from their large-scale production operations
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With its architect in exile, the Alliance is destined for separation
Having led the way on OEM collaboration and cooperation, Renault and Nissan seem set to unwind their alliance
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Digital tools connect plants to low energy operations
Big opportunities to reduce energy consumption in car manufacturing facilities are waiting to be explored. AMS looks at carmakers taking the path to becoming more eco-friendly
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Explaining EU vehicle emissions targets: can OEMs avoid heavy fines?
The new average fleet targets that came into force in Europe on January 1st 2020 are having big impacts on vehicle development and manufacturing, pushing OEMs to produce and sell more hybrids and EVs. But the rules are complex and varied by brands, volume and sales. Here we provide a summary of the key rules and terminology.