All News articles – Page 3
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NewsJLR industrial chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down
Jaguar Land Rover’s industrial operations chief Barbara Bergmeier steps down, with experienced executive Nigel Blenkinsop set to take the reins.
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NewsAAM acquires GKN to shakeup automotive driveline and EV production
AAM’s $1.4 billion deal to acquire GKN Automotive will reshape automotive manufacturing, strengthening its role in driveline systems and electric vehicle production
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NewsVolkswagen Mexico opens world’s 1st fully electric paintshop
VW Mexico has opened the world’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas and running entirely on renewable energy
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NewsA call for insights! Smart Manufacturing in North America
Discover how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics are reshaping North American automotive manufacturing. Join our survey and win prizes, including Apple Airpods Max.
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NewsStellantis to revive Belvidere plant with $5bn US investments
Stellantis revives its Belvidere plant with a $5bn investment, creating 1,500 jobs, building new pickups and engines, and strengthening its US manufacturing footprint.
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NewsEuropean auto suppliers keep slashing jobs amid EV slump
Unprecedented job losses grip European automotive sector as electric vehicle investments dwindle and market dynamics dramatically reshape industrial employment landscape.
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NewsNissan to halt AD van production as Honda merger takes shape
Nissan has announced it will discontinue its AD compact van production in November, aligning with ongoing merger talks with Honda, aiming to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
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NewsEV producer Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US
Canoo Inc., the EV manufacturer, despite high-profile contracts with NASA, Walmart, and USPS, files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after failing to secure critical financial backing.
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NewsRivian secures $6.6B loan for Georgia EV plant expansion
Rivian secures a key $6.6 billion DOE loan to construct a cutting-edge EV manufacturing plant in Georgia, aiming to scale production and meet surging demand.
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NewsJATCO opens new manufacturing facility to supply electric vehicle powertrains for Nissan’s Sunderland plant
Nissan and JATCO have secured a £50m investment deal, in partnership with the UK government, to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
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NewsPolestar opts to produce premium SUV model 7 in Europe over China
Polestar’s European production of the Polestar 7 signals a key European localisation strategy, exiting China and eyeing increased supply chain resiliency
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NewsDürr to supply BYD’s European EV plant: EU tariff evasion?
Dürr partners with BYD for its first European plant, supplying cutting-edge robots and sustainable painting tech for electric vehicle production in Hungary.
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NewsElectrification: HORSE launches efficient dual eMotor production
HORSE begins producing a cutting-edge eMotor in Portugal, combining efficiency and power for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an output of up to 160,000 units annually.
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NewsCoventry and Warwick Gigapark: UK’s answer to EV battery challenges?
Amid policy shifts and global competition, Coventry and Warwick Gigapark offers a lifeline to UK EV manufacturing with plans for a pivotal gigafactory in the West Midlands.
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NewsBMW boosts battery circular economy with SK tes partnership
BMW partners with SK tes to recycle high-voltage batteries, recovering cobalt, nickel, and lithium for new batteries, advancing sustainability globally.
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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.