All Asia articles – Page 5
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NewsTata’s TPEM launches first Tata-branded vehicle at new Gujarat facility
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has launched its parent company - Tata’s, first ever own-brand vehicle to mark the inauguration and opening of TPEM’s new vehicle production facility in Sanand, Gujarat, with clear indication of growth in the region.
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NewsIndia’s Suzuki Maruti to launch second automotive production plant in Gujarat at $4.2bn
Maruti Suzuki, Subsidiary of Japanese parent OEM Suzuki and leading carmaker in India, is set to build its second automotive manufacturing plant in Gujarat, investing $4.2 billion to increase production capacity by 167%. The company also plans to roll out its first electric vehicle from the same plant by the end of 2024, and is gearing up to meet rising regional and inter-regional demand for both ICEs and EVs.
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NewsVietnam’s VinFast announces Indian market penetration with $500m EV plant
Vinfast, Vietnam’s EV leader, invests $2 billion in Tamil Nadu, India, aiming to make it a premier EV hub. Plans include European expansion and presence in 50 global markets by 2024.
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VoiceHenkel supports innovation with Battery Engineering Center
Experts at Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, explain the benefits of the new Battery Engineering Center, and how it solidifies Henkel’s role as a premier design and innovation partner for OEMs in the automotive industry.
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NewsIs cost-cutting the newest trend among OEMs in Europe 2024? Watch this space…
As Renault and VW move towards major and comprehensive cost-cutting projects, with the squeeze of uncertainties and inefficiencies, is this liable to spread?
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NewsThe state and stipulation of automotive production: Retrospect 2023 to prospect 2024
In 2023, the automotive industry underwent a transformative journey, adapting to trends such as sustainable materials, electric vehicle dominance and digitalisation. But what clues does 2023 provide about the vehicle manufacturing landscape in 2024?
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ArticleSimultaneous engineering – accelerating production line design, development and commissioning
The transition to electric vehicles has increased pressure on speeding product development and starting production operations
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NewsHyundai to build dedicated electric vehicle plant at Ulsan complex
Hyundai’s new plant will support its growth in electric vehicle production and will use an innovative manufacturing platform.
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NewsPolestar to expand production operations for the fully-electric Polestar 4 in South Korea
With production set to commence in the second half of 2025, the Polestar 4 will aim to make its mark in the North American and domestic South Korean markets.
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NewsVolvo Cars taps Ghent for EX30 production, supplementing China
Volvo Cars has announced it will begin production of the new EX30 model at its Ghent facility in Belgium beginning 2025, in response to robust demand. This expansion of manufacturing capabilities will cater to the growing interest in the compact SUV.
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NewsFanuc and Volvo Cars sign deal to transform automotive manufacturing with sustainable robotics
In a landmark collaboration, Fanuc, the global leader in industrial robotics, and Volvo Cars are to reshape auto manufacturing with sustainability at the forefront
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NewsToyota Japan's production halt expands across ten assembly lines following supplier explosion
From explosions to system failures, Toyota Japan’s production standstills highlight the need for diverse supplier networks, robust safety measures and resilience
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NewsRenault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance embarks on a new era of collaboration for enhanced agility with strong regionalisation focus
The alliance shifts to regional focus for enhanced agility challenging assumptions about global autmomotive markets
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NewsChina’s FAW Group partners with Hesai for ultra-thin long-range Lidar technology for next-gen EVs
Hesai Technology secures a significant design win with major Chinese automaker, FAW Group, heralding a significant milestone for lidar-equipped electric vehicles.
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NewsMcKinsey: Auto Industry’s shift towards EVs and digitisation could pose threat to European automotive manufacturing
New McKinsey report judges threat in diminishing European automotive market share driven by innovation; calls for change and sets out roadmap steps to success
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NewsToyota addresses production system malfunction that put the breaks on Japanese production
The OEM finally releases statement regarding the nationwide disruption; identifying “insufficient disk space.”
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NewsHow Mercedes-Benz's Concept CLA Class showcases its ‘digital first’ production model
The carmaker is strengthening its digital first production model with upgrades and enhancements throughout.
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NewsToyota’s huge production shutdown was due to a simple parts-ordering “system update”
Just a few short days ago, AMS reported on Toyota’s Japanese production coming to a standstill due to what was at the time, nebulously being referred to as a ‘systems’ failure. Since then it has been revealed that…
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NewsToyota’s production grinds to a halt in Japan amid system failure
The malfunction, which is currently under investigation, has left Toyota unable to order critical components necessary for its assembly lines. While concerns naturally arise regarding cyberattacks in today’s digital age, a spokesperson from the company has suggested that this issue is “likely not due to a cyberattack.” Nonetheless, experts are working diligently to identify the root cause of the problem.