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South Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces

2024-12-03T17:40:00+00:00By

South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries

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Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration

2024-09-24T09:53:00+01:00By

Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.

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Lowering costs through sustainable manufacturing

2024-09-11T16:12:00+01:00By

Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effective

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VW in cooperation to develop sustainable materials for vehicle interiors

2024-09-11T14:01:00+01:00By

Volkswagen will work with Revoltech to develop sustainable bio-based leather alternative made from industrial hemp.

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Skoda builds updated Octavia at Kvasiny

2024-09-02T17:51:00+01:00By

Skoda shuffles production to add Octavia to Kvasiny and free up capacity at Mlada Bolslav for Enyaq and Elroq models.

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Impacts of global geopolitics on European production

2024-04-16T11:15:00+01:00By

From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.

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The changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations

2024-04-03T14:57:00+01:00By

European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition. 

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Antolin expands its production footprint in Asia with a new plant in India

2024-01-29T17:44:00+00:00By

The new plant will produce lighting, HMI systems and electronics for leading automotive manufacturers in the Indian market.

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Škoda accelerates SUV innovation with second-generation Kodiaq launch in Kvasiny

2024-01-22T16:44:00+00:00By

Marking a new era in its SUV campaign, Škoda Auto commences production of the revamped Kodiaq in Kvasiny, blending cutting-edge technology with sustainability and design excellence. The upgrade improves the manufacturing capabilities of the site while also equipping it for the production of the new Kodiaq iV, introducing a plug-in hybrid drivetrain to the series for the first time.

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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

The introduction of the fourth-generation Škoda Superb involves a production shift from Kvasiny to the Volkswagen brand's facility in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Skoda Superb’s fourth generation hits production milestone at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant

2023-12-05T11:12:00+00:00By

Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb production is in full swing at the revamped Bratislava plant, a key move in the Beta+ project with Volkswagen Passat. This strategic shift optimizes production capacities, making room for more Octavia units. The upgraded plant now boasts hybrid lines, EV battery facilities, and an eco-friendly paintshop. The diverse powertrains of the Superb, a symbol of Skoda’s legacy since 1934, underscore its commitment to efficiency and synergies within the Volkswagen Group

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Skoda Kvasiny to become electromobility powerhouse

2023-10-03T12:39:00+01:00By

Head of Skoda Kvasiny plant, Miloš Halbich discusses how the plant continues to evolve to meet market developments

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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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AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric

2023-06-23T16:33:00+01:00By

In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.

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AMS Electric Vehicles – The road to e-mobility

2022-11-25T09:20:00+00:00By

In this latest AMS digital edition we will look closely at how manufacturers are developing and finetuning their electric powertrain technologies, platforms and production processes, with in-depth features on Skoda, GM, Ford, Volta Trucks, REE Automotive and more.

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Škoda sets sights on 70% EV mix by 2030, more climate-neutral plants in Czech Republic

2022-10-27T13:00:00+01:00By

Skoda production chief and VW Group veteran Michael Oeljeklaus sets out the Czech brand’s route map to more EVs and more efficiency in this exclusive interview.

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Škoda trials 5G communications in lab, anticipating roll-out to manage factories

2022-09-20T09:48:00+01:00By

Škoda trials 5G communications to support production operations and development of the smart factory

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Volkswagen launches battery cell-making company PowerCo

2022-07-08T17:03:00+01:00By

PowerCo could produce enough cells for 3m electric vehicles a year by 2030 across six ‘standardised’ European gigafactories.

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Skoda relocates cable harness production to Mladá Boleslav

2022-06-02T09:30:00+01:00By

The Czech car maker says the cable harness production has been launched in close collaboration with suppliers to counter further supply issues

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AMS Paintshop 2022 – Paint it Green

2022-01-07T11:34:00+00:00By

In this edition we get insights into how OEMs are adapting and developing their paintshop operations and processes to meet the need for more efficient and sustainable production, as well as insight into scaling up battery production

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