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Challenges looming for US vehicle production

2024-02-27T12:07:00+00:00By

EV production in the US is facing headwinds from both weakening demand and foreign competition.

The rising role of renewable energy supply in automotive production

The rising role of renewable energy supply in automotive production

2024-02-07T22:19:00+00:00By

The automotive industry’s shift towards sustainability transcends mere vehicle innovation, with a large part of the global carbon equation relying on renewable energy architectures in manufacturing processes.

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Nissan mulls migrating rogue production to Japan amid cost-cutting drive

2024-02-02T10:26:00+00:00By

Facing pressing cost reductions, Nissan considers relocating its flagship Rogue’s production from the US to Japan. With a stark 20% cost disparity favoring Japan, the automaker’s push for significant supplier discounts underscores a serious ultimatum forced by the OEMs attempt at securing a competitive edge in the automotive production

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SMMT: Production resilience and strategic progress for UK automotive industry

2024-02-01T12:32:00+00:00By

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed a marked trend of prodcution resilience in the UK, with the sector witnessing a substantial 16.8% rise in car production. This led to an output of 1.25 million vehicles; the industry’s strongest performance since 2019. With markets shifting and competition growing overseas, UK productions and exports are witnessing sings of confidence and resilience.

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AMS Winter 2023/24 – BMW’s battery boost

2023-12-20T10:10:00+00:00By

BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries

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Nissan announces third gigafactory in UK for EV models

2023-11-28T12:18:00+00:00By

The carmaker will make three EV models - the Qashqai and JUKE crossovers and its next-generation LEAF - at its EV36Zero hub in Sunderland. 

The UK government’s £4.5 billion initiative prioritizes the automotive sector with over £2 billion, signaling a green push

UK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads

2023-11-24T18:41:00+00:00By

The UK government’s £4.5bn initiative prioritises the automotive sector with over £2bn, signaling a green push. Nissan swiftly invests £2bn in three EV models.

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AMS Autumn 2023 – Continental Shift

2023-10-15T21:52:00+01:00By

In this latest AMS digital edition we have a special focus on the North American automotive industry with big investments in electric vehicle and battery production

One of the cornerstones of this initiative is the pursuit of “high-value-creation” operational projects across Latin America, India and Europe

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance embarks on a new era of collaboration for enhanced agility with strong regionalisation focus

2023-10-02T16:41:00+01:00By

The alliance shifts to regional focus for enhanced agility challenging assumptions about global autmomotive markets

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India’s light vehicle demand is rising again, and so is manufacturing investment

2023-07-20T16:14:00+01:00By

India has long been seen as the next big thing in automotive manufacturing. Will new investment help it realise its potential?

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Renault and Geely sign joint venture agreement to launch powertrain technology company

2023-07-11T17:21:00+01:00By

Renault and Geely have signed a 50-50% joint venture agreement to form a new company, to develop and produce next-generation hybrid and highly efficient ICE powertrain solutions

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AMS Spring 2023 – Next level digital production engineering

2023-04-02T18:25:00+01:00By

In this latest AMS digital edition we have features on Audi’s digital production engineering strategy, Dacia’s vehicle plant Mioveni, production cloud systems, toolmaking, China, sustainability and more.

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China: European, US and Japanese Vehicle Manufacturers rebalance production and supply chains

2023-03-28T10:00:00+01:00By

AMS looks at the changing role of the Chinese operations of European and other long established brands’ operations in China and their changing roles in the global auto sector

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance rebalances partnership

2023-02-07T13:24:00+00:00By

Revised partnership will see high-value-creation operational projects in Latin America, India and Europe including further platform sharing

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Nissan promotes Brian Crockett to vice-president of manufacturing at Smyrna, US plant

2022-10-05T12:06:00+01:00By

Crockett will move to the vice-president of manufacturing role from senior director, overseeing productivity and quality.

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Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

2022-04-11T17:15:00+01:00By

Nissan’s prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells will support the company’s plans to bring this technology to market in 2028

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Nissan to invest $500m in converting Canton Mississippi assembly plant and meet electrification aims

2022-02-22T11:20:00+00:00By

Nissan will be investing $500m to convert its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi into a centre for US EV production, including the INFINITI brand.

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Nissan to replicate Sunderland factory model globally amid drive to boost domestic supply chains

2021-11-30T11:46:00+00:00By

Nissan has announced a massive £13bn fund for developing electric vehicles and plans to expand the model of its Sunderland plant globally. 

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Electrifying Europe: new EU ‘Fit for 55’ legislation effectively bans petrol and diesel engines by 2035

2021-08-16T17:47:00+01:00By

The EU’s latest salvo against the automotive industry to mitigate against climate change will eliminate ICEs and transform automotive manufacturing

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