Factory Expansion
Tier suppliers – Adapting to new challenges
BorgWarner shares insights into how the company is leveraging existing assets and using mergers and acquisitions to boost EV component production.
BMW: ‘Designing for Circularity’ to lead in sustainability
BMW leads the charge in sustainable automotive production. Their ’Design for Circularity’ approach focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts, and optimised disassembly. Join us as we explore how BMW is shaping a greener future. Ilkhan Ozsevim speaks to Head of Engineering, Roberto Rossetti.
Mexico: a lot going on at the moment across the border
Mexico’s automotive industry is booming, attracting major players like Tesla and Audi. But the arrival of Chinese manufacturers threatens to disrupt the status quo.
Ford, GM, Stellantis fight EV slowdown, tariffs, IRA & China
As the Big Three US automakers grapple with a slowing EV market, rising costs, and intense competition, their survival hinges on navigating a complex web of challenges.
How cobots can support automotive production
Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies.
Audi’s electric hopes rest on Györ
Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.
Volvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth
Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.
HORSE powertrain continues to expand supply in range extender market
HORSE will supply Brazilian EV start-up manufacturer Lecar with its HR10 range extender engine, to be fitted to the Lecar 459 hybrid.
Stellantis invests $406M in three Michigan plants for EV strategy
Stellantis invests $406M in Michigan to boost EV production, supporting its multi-energy strategy and the Dare Forward 2030 plan for electrification.
Lowering costs through sustainable manufacturing
Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effective
Denso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production
Denso ramps up inverter production and unveils plans for a next-generation, digital, and fully automated plant in line with its vision of a sustainably electrified future
Holon’s autonomous shuttle vehicle plant to take shape in Florida
Holon’s autonomous mover, a game-changer in urban transportation, is coming to Jacksonville.
BYD halts Mexico plant eyeing 2024 US election outcome
Chinese EV giant BYD has put its Mexico plant plans on hold, citing uncertainty over US trade policies. The company will reassess its decision after the 2024 US election.
Skoda builds updated Octavia at Kvasiny
Skoda shuffles production to add Octavia to Kvasiny and free up capacity at Mlada Bolslav for Enyaq and Elroq models.
Polestar starts US production of the Polestar 3
Polestar has started production of its Polestar 3 SUV at the Volvo plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Nissan and Honda agree to joint research for next-gen SDV platform
The two companies have agreed to joint research in fundamental technologies next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Musk halts Tesla Mexico gigafactory until after US election
Investment in the facility at the current time would be “impractical”, according to Musk.
Toyota West Virginia starts production of new hybrid transaxle
Production of this fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Toyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island
Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand.
GM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition
GM is investing $500M in Lansing Grand River Assembly with a DOE grant to electrify production, reinforcing the OEMs commitment to US manufacturing
