Ilkhan Ozsevim
ArticleHow BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.
NewsVolkswagen restructures German manufacturing amid industry crisis
Volkswagen plans to cut 35,000 jobs and relocate Golf production to Mexico, aiming to save $15.45 billion annually to recoup losses.
NewsBMW partners for innovation in rare earths for vehicle production
BMW i Ventures invests in Phoenix Tailings, advancing sustainable rare earth refining in the US to secure critical metals for sustainable automotive production and supply chain
News10 year green energy for PowerCo’s Salzgitter battery plant
PowerCo signs deals with Alterric and EnviTec Biogas to supply its Salzgitter gigafactory with 3 terawatt hours of green energy, slashing CO2 emissions by 115,000 tonnes annually.
NewsUnlikely flights: Ostrich feathers fan paint perfection at JLR
JLR’s paint perfection relies on a surprising tool: ostrich feathers. Here are the sustainable secrets behind the flawless finish of the OEM’s luxury vehicles.
NewsBMW unveils world’s largest quiet wind tunnel for EV testing
BMW’s new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre in Munich boasts the world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel, advancing electric vehicle acoustic research.
ArticleSmart Factory: BMW’s digital production at San Luis Potosi, Mexico
BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant sets standards in automotive production with AI, digital twins, and sustainable innovation, leading the charge toward electrification.
NewsABB invests in software to cut costs by 30% in automotive paint
ABB’s partnership with ESS will transform automotive paintshops, slashing costs, cutting emissions and reducing production time by a month.
NewsFord’s Halewood plant kicks-off electric drive unit production
Ford’s Halewood plant in Merseyside has officially started producing electric drive units, a crucial milestone in the company’s shift to an all-electric future. With a £380 million transformation investment, this move secures jobs and solidifies the UK’s position in the global EV market.
ArticleVW Chattanooga: a masterclass in flexible manufacturing
Volkswagen’s chattanooga plant showcases flexibility in manufacturing, transforming operations to adapt to electric vehicles and evolving market demands.
NewsNissan faces tough decisions on Sunderland plant’s future
Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a leader in EV production, faces uncertainty as the automaker grapples with declining sales, rising costs, and a sweeping restructuring plan.
NewsHyundai Union to strike unless South Korean president Yoon resigns
Hyundai Motor’s union plans strikes as South Korea’s labour unrest escalates. Metal Workers’ Union demands Yoon Suk Yeol resign.
NewsHyundai Kia’s ‘Wearable Robot’ with vehicle production applications
Hyundai and Kia’s X-ble Shoulder robot promises a revolution in worker safety, reducing injuries and enhancing efficiency across industries.
NewsSouth Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces
South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries
NewsStellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as OEM faces instability
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns, leaving the carmaker grappling with falling share prices, market struggles, and a search for new leadership.
NewsBMW Dingolfing advances iFactory Automated Driving in production
BMW integrates autonomous driving into production, transforming efficiency and paving the way for innovation in vehicle manufacturing.
NewsJLR pioneers seat foam recycling with closed-loop breakthrough
JLR has achieved an industry first by recycling seat foam into new luxury vehicles, cutting emissions and waste while advancing its sustainability goals.
NewsStellantis’ Vauxhall factory closure sparks UK EV policy debate
Stellantis to close Vauxhall Luton plant, affecting 1,100 jobs. The move highlights challenges in EV adoption and calls for UK policy reform.
NewsBMW pivots to hydrogen logistics for sustainable production
BMW Regensburg adopts hydrogen-powered logistics to boost sustainability and streamline operations, cutting energy use and saving valuable production space.
NewsBMW gears up for electric shift with Neue Klasse trials
BMW’s debrecen plant readies for series production with test runs of Neue Klasse x model, marking a step forward in its electric transformation.