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JLR expands renewable energy solutions to power UK production
JLR is greening its operations and driving towards energy independence through ambitious solar power expansion initiatives in the UK and abroad
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Steyr Automotive announces contract to resume Volta Zero truck production
The Volta Zero is set to return to production with Steyr Automotive’s support, promising innovation and self-sufficiency
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Toyota Alabama Launches i-FORCE line enhancing Tacoma’s performance
The launch of the i-FORCE 2.4L turbo engine line for enhanced Tacoma at Toyota Alabama affirms the OEMs commitment to diversified powertrains and job security
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Vauxhall electrifies Luton with Vivaro Electric production set for 2025
Vauxhall gears up for a new era in Luton as Vivaro Electric enters limited production from 2025, driving Stellantis’ UK EV manufacturing
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UAW-Ford avert strike at Kentucky after reaching tentative deal
The United Auto Workers union and Ford have reached a tentative agreement that is expected to avert a strike that was due to upset production operations at the Kentuvky Truck Plant. With ratifications still looming, all parties involved seem to want to find common ground but this is stil uncertain.
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Magna secures major eDrive system contract for high-end OEM
Magna clinches a pivotal eDrive system contract, supporting a high-end North-American vehicle OEM in its electrification journey
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2024 Jeep Gladiator rolls out Toledo Assembly Complex alongside Wrangler
With the Gladiator joining production of the Wrangler at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, the facility draws attention to the tooling and upgrading that was set in motion in preparaton for its launch
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GM and Honda JV ‘FCSM’ begins producing hydrogen battery fuel cells
GM-Honda collaboration FCSM kicks off hydrogen fuel cell production at its Michigan plant, setting a new standard in sustainable battery technology
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BMW is preparing for a three-shift operation at its Leipzig plant for Mini Countryman
BMW Leipzig plant pauses car production to prepare for the fully electric Mini Countryman, signaling a major production expansion shift.
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Toyota adds battery electric vehicle production to Kentucky
The $1.3billion investment at the Kentucky will support assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the US market
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Investment is main barrier to sustainable automotive manufacturing
A lack of capital investment is the main barrier to meeting sustainability targets in automotive manufacturing, and industry leaders believe that sustainability will be at the forefront of industry issues over the coming years, according to the latest AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023.
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LEVC starts production of its new L380 MPV
The prototype of LEVC’s first fully electric model based on its new Space Oriented Architecture (SOA) has rolled off the assembly line in Yiwu, China
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Porsche plant in Leipzig wins Factory of the Year
The Porsche plant is set to begin producing the new all-electric Macan SUV using the PPE platform.
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Porsche launches all-electric Macan
Porsche will build its first Porsche models on the PPE platform at its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
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Nissan mulls migrating rogue production to Japan amid cost-cutting drive
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
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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The co-evolution of EVs, architectures and production processes
Electric vehicles are reshaping manufacturing norms, from platform flexibility to crash protection systems, challenging traditional designs and material choices amidst evolving battery technologies. ArcelorMittal and Gestamp dive into challenges and solutions.
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How Farasis will bridge the battery gap in Europe
Farasis has appointed Marcel Brömlage to lead its European division and support the growth of its Siro joint venture gigafactory in Turkey, where it expects to produce battery cells by 2026.
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Rising labour costs become biggest concern for automotive manufacturing
The latest AMS & ABB survey reveals the industry’s biggest challenges and the innovative solutions it is creating to mitigate these and evolve for the future, through the responses of global industry experts.
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Antolin expands its production footprint in Asia with a new plant in India
The new plant will produce lighting, HMI systems and electronics for leading automotive manufacturers in the Indian market.