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NewsStellantis unveils its first battery technology centre in Turin, expanding EV ambitions
In another significant stride towards its electrification strategy, Stellantis kicks off its €40m battery technology centre in Turin, accelerating innovative EV development.
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NewsUAW strikes against Ford, GM and Stellantis: UAW strike costs GM $1.1 bn
The strikes are targeting one facility from each OEM to begin with, but the union said this could increase as time goes on.
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NewsUAW workers start strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis
Union members begin their strike following failed negotiations with the OEMs for a new contract.
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NewsMcKinsey: Auto Industry’s shift towards EVs and digitisation could pose threat to European automotive manufacturing
New McKinsey report judges threat in diminishing European automotive market share driven by innovation; calls for change and sets out roadmap steps to success
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NewsFloods affect manufacturing facilities in Slovenia
The effects of the worst natural disaster ever to hit the country are spreading across the continent.
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NewsStellantis begins EV production at Ellesmere Port
Production begins following a £100m investment to transform the facility to manufacture EVs.
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NewsToyota addresses production system malfunction that put the breaks on Japanese production
The OEM finally releases statement regarding the nationwide disruption; identifying “insufficient disk space.”
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NewsRising EV production boosts demand for more advanced automation
Advanced automation could be the key to challenges in battery production, according to ABB.
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NewsQualcomm’s collaborations with leading automakers to reshape automotive manufacturing
Partnerships with BMW, Mercedes, JLR and Mahindra revolve around automotive digital advancements and driving industry transformation.
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NewsBig three strikes ‘potentially a major economic crisis’
If strikes do happen following the 14th September deadline, expert lawyers say there will be a devastating impact on the automotive industry.
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NewsHow Mercedes-Benz's Concept CLA Class showcases its ‘digital first’ production model
The carmaker is strengthening its digital first production model with upgrades and enhancements throughout.
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NewsLG Magna e-Powertrain launches European EV hub in Hungary
The Miskolc facility will be situated in the region’s industrial district, situated near a well-established infrastructure and in strategic proximity to OEM customers and other Magna facilities in the region.
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NewsFord partners with EcoPro BM and SK On to build cathode plant in North America bolstering EV SC in region
The new plant marks Ford’s first investment in the region and is part of the OEMs wider objective of localising key battery raw materials processing operations in closer proximity to its EV production hubs.
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NewsToyota’s huge production shutdown was due to a simple parts-ordering “system update”
Just a few short days ago, AMS reported on Toyota’s Japanese production coming to a standstill due to what was at the time, nebulously being referred to as a ‘systems’ failure. Since then it has been revealed that…
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NewsContinental digitises European automotive manufacturing plant with a private 5G Network
The private 5G network is powered by T-Mobile in Czechia. With plans to integrate over 1,000 devices and sensors within the plant’s expansive 5,000 square metres, the company’s smart network promises to create an interconnected ecosystem that enables seamless communication between employees, machinery and devices such as sensors, production robots and autonomous transport vehicles.
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NewsGM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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NewsToyota’s production grinds to a halt in Japan amid system failure
The malfunction, which is currently under investigation, has left Toyota unable to order critical components necessary for its assembly lines. While concerns naturally arise regarding cyberattacks in today’s digital age, a spokesperson from the company has suggested that this issue is “likely not due to a cyberattack.” Nonetheless, experts are working diligently to identify the root cause of the problem.
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NewsZeekr VP and plant director discusses mass volume EV production
Speaking to AMS, Zhao Chunlin, vice president of Zeekr and plant manager at Ningbo, sheds some light on the factory, and discusses the various challenges facing electric vehicle production in an increasingly competitive segment.
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NewsHyundai invests $290m in HMMA plant for enhanced production of Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai’s Alabama plant gears up for expanded 5th gen SUV production, reflecting its evolving global manufacturing strategy.