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NewsRolls-Royce invests £300m to extend Goodwood manufacturing facility
Rolls Royce’s £300m site extension will expand Bespoke and Coachbuild capabilities and support future EV production.
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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.
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NewsMazda to build module pack plant for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries
Mazda’s new plant will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan and will produce battery packs for its new EVs.
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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
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NewsUsing algae to turn CO2 into sustainable carbon fibres
Researchers transform CO2 into high-quality carbon fibres using algae, offering CO2-negative solutions for automotive sustainability.
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NewsThomas Dose on BMW Chennai’s growth and embracing diversity
BMW Chennai’s head, Thomas Dose, discusses his career path, challenges in India, and the importance of diversity in manufacturing.
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NewsJLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas
JLR’s Rudy the Robot simulates a lifetime of door usage in 12 weeks, testing 84,000 shuts in extreme temperatures at Gaydon’s £2.1m chamber.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsStellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis and CATL to establish a 50 GWh EV battery plant in Zaragoza by 2026, advancing LFP battery tech and carbon-neutral production.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
