Factory Expansion
OEMs jointly develop green battery prototypes
Repairing and recycling batteries could go some way to alleviating demand for expensive raw materials, so Henkel is working with OEMs to make battery packs more easily recyclable.
The changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations
European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition.
Shifting gears – Electrifying the driveline
Jorge Beja, GKN Automotive’s VP of Operations Systems, shares some insights into production at the company’s centre for excellence for eDrive systems, at Bruneck, Italy.
Nissan launches its new Arc business plan
Nissan is adapting its production strategy to rebalance its ICE and electric vehicle output and address rising costs and market fragmentation
Reshaping the future: Developments in automotive production engineering
A picture of the fast-paced world of automotive production engineering as it navigates the transition to electric vehicles and digitalisation
Europe: OEMs face multiple challenges ahead
Ian Henry shares his thoughts on the notable challenges facing the European vehicle manufacturing sector.
“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel
BMW Leipzig has a unique approach to its production operations and we explore its approach as it prepares for ramp-up of the Countryman: Petra Peterhänsel offers valuable insight
Challenges looming for US vehicle production
EV production in the US is facing headwinds from both weakening demand and foreign competition.
BMW is preparing for a three-shift operation at its Leipzig plant for Mini Countryman
BMW Leipzig plant pauses car production to prepare for the fully electric Mini Countryman, signaling a major production expansion shift.
Toyota adds battery electric vehicle production to Kentucky
The $1.3billion investment at the Kentucky will support assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the US market
ACC raises €4.4 billion for three gigafactories in Europe
Europe is becoming an increasingly popular region for battery manufacturing, with ACC, CATL, Northvolt and Farasis setting up production facilities across the continent.
GKN Automotive – Embedding sustainability in the business
GKN Automotive’s director of sustainability, Tom Salisbury discusses the importance of Science Based Targets, managing supply chains and the need to embed sustainability throughout the organisation.
JLR – Putting sustainability at the centre of its strategy
JLR’s manufacturing sustainability transformation lead, Garrett Bell, shares some insights in how the business is reducing its carbon footprint across its operations
LEVC starts production of its new L380 MPV
The prototype of LEVC’s first fully electric model based on its new Space Oriented Architecture (SOA) has rolled off the assembly line in Yiwu, China
Porsche launches all-electric Macan
Porsche will build its first Porsche models on the PPE platform at its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
How Farasis will bridge the battery gap in Europe
Farasis has appointed Marcel Brömlage to lead its European division and support the growth of its Siro joint venture gigafactory in Turkey, where it expects to produce battery cells by 2026.
Antolin expands its production footprint in Asia with a new plant in India
The new plant will produce lighting, HMI systems and electronics for leading automotive manufacturers in the Indian market.
BYD – Aiming for the top
Ian Henry of AutoAnalysis looks at how BYD could become a major player in Europe within the next few years
AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023 results: A positive outlook despite evolving challenges
Download our latest global survey results to gain expert insight into automotive manufacturing trends, gauge the current sentiment across the automotive sector and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.
Tata’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.
