All articles by Ilkhan Ozsevim – Page 8
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NewsDanny Auerswald to lead VW Saxony, bringing global production expertise
Danny Auerswald, with a track record of excellence in VW production worldwide, steps up to lead VW Saxony, promising innovation in tech and logistics
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AnalysisWhy Statevolt is building a gigafactory in the UAE instead of Europe
Statevolt has entered into an agreement to build a gigafactory in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE for $3.2 billion in capital expenditure. With electrification projects and infrastructure burgeoning in Europe and the US, AMS asks ’why the Middle East?’
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NewsRivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in new COO
Elon Musk had predicted that Rivian was heading for bankruptcy in six quarters if it didn’t change trajectory. $827m funding could mark that change.
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NewsVolvo Cars realigns manufacturing, procurement and supply chain management
Volvo Cars recently revamped its executive team, focusing on manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain management. Do these changes reflect a broader industry trend towards integrated departmental realignment in the automotive sector?
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NewsFederico Kochlowski promoted to President and CEO Mercedes-Benz’s MBUSI
Kochlowski’s new position will focus on severa aspects inlcuding manufacturing at Mercedes-Benz
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NewsBentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop
Bentley Motors advances towards electrification with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new paintshop, marking a key milestone in its sustainable luxury journey
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NewsToyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV
Toyota ramps up its commitment to US manufacturing with a $1.4 billion investment, bringing an all-new battery electric SUV to Indiana
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NewsRenault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production
Production of the Power Electronics Box (PEB) at the Aveiro plant in Portugal, aims to enhance hybrid vehicles with technology redesigned for reliability and integrated systems management.
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NewsStatevolt’s $3.2bn UAE Gigafactory to bolster electrification in Middle East
The investment in Ras Al Khaimah will boost battery cell technology, energy storage, sustainability and EV innovation across key markets including the Middle East, Africa and India while driving economic growth to position the UAE as a green technology leader.
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NewsZF unveils automotive tech facility in Monterrey, Mexico
ZF’s $200m investment will establish one of the most advanced automotive complexes in Mexico and will focusing on driving automotive developments through collaboration
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NewsPorsche powers production with digital MHP FleetExecuter at Zuffenhausen
Zuffenhausen is seing upgrade after upgrade as the carmaker seeks to push its sportscar production into a new, digitlaised and automated era. It’s most recent deployment sees the MHP FleetExecuter move across several aspectsa of its production lines - with plans for expansion…
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ArticleHow BMW is ramping up its circular production principles
BMW is moving towards sustainbable production and circularity at an increasing pace with projects like its iFactory, Car2Car and Catena-X supporting the shift. Head of Climate Strategy and Circular Economy, Dr. Irene Feige takes the sustainable hotseat.
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NewsThe Audi Q6 e-tron spotlights flexible and green production ecosystem
This is how Audi’s Ingolstadt plant is advancing electric vehicle production, blending sustainability with efficiency in the assembly of the Q6 e-tron series: Q6 e-tron leads the way
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NewsNissan North America announces leadership shakeup
Nissan’s North American leadership shakeup impacts production engineering, vehicle standards and the Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA)
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NewsReshaping 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
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NewsAlixPartners: 60% of auto execs struggling to prioritise disruptions
Survey uncovers major turmoil in automotive industry with 60% of execs struggling with disruption prioritisation. EVs and software changes at forefront.
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NewsMercedes-Benz weighs using Apptronik’s humanoid robots for production
If successful, the collaboration is set to redefine automotive manufacturing and logistics with cutting-edge humanoid cobots with AI use-cases for development.
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NewsGoogle’s Clausen takes GM manufacturing mantle as EVP Johnson retires
Major leadership changes at GM as Gerald Johnson retires after 44 years. Google’s Jens Peter Clausen steps in while Mike Abbott steps down for health reasons.
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NewsVolkswagen shifts ID.3 production amidst wavering demand
Volkswagen’s decision to consolidate ID.3 production from Wolfsburg to Zwickau reflects a shift towards efficiency amid evolving market dynamics, emphasising cost-effectiveness and operational streamlining.
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NewsBridgestone commits record €207m investment in Burgos tyre plant, Spain
Bridgestone’s Burgos initiative aims to boost productivity by 20% to meet the rising demand for premium tires in Europe. By implementing automation, expanding vulcanisation capacity and introducing an automatic high bay warehouse, Bridgestone looks to leverage BCMA for enhanced operational efficiency and agility.