All North America articles – Page 2
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Interview
For Chris Glover, change is the only constant at VW’s Chattanooga plant
The Volkswagen US plant leader manages market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, digitalisation, training and engagement with workers
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News
GM ditches Ultium in EV strategy revamp as ICE persists
General Motors will retire its Ultium brand in favour of a multi-chemistry EV battery approach, while reaffirming steady profits and rising EV sales amid strong ICE vehicle demand.
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Comment
Volkswagen faces manufacturing challenges amid financial troubles
What’s behind Volkswagen’s financial and manufacturing struggles? Falling sales, China tariffs, and EV woes are triggering major challenges.
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News
Mazda Toyota’s Rhonda Gilyard honoured for leadership in automotive production
Rhonda Gilyard, Vice President at Mazda Toyota manufacturing, has been honoured for her leadership in automotive production and advancing women’s roles in the sector.
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Article
BMW: ‘Designing for Circularity’ to lead in sustainability
BMW leads the charge in sustainable automotive production. Their ’Design for Circularity’ approach focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts, and optimised disassembly. Join us as we explore how BMW is shaping a greener future. Ilkhan Ozsevim speaks to Head of Engineering, Roberto Rossetti.
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Article
Mexico: a lot going on at the moment across the border
Mexico’s automotive industry is booming, attracting major players like Tesla and Audi. But the arrival of Chinese manufacturers threatens to disrupt the status quo.
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Article
Ford, GM, Stellantis fight EV slowdown, tariffs, IRA & China
As the Big Three US automakers grapple with a slowing EV market, rising costs, and intense competition, their survival hinges on navigating a complex web of challenges.
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Article
Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times
Stellantis manufacturing boss Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies in automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.
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Article
Megacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up?
Megacasting claims to reimagine automotive production, reducing parts and welds significantly. But is it a one-size-fits-all solution?
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News
Stellantis invests $406M in three Michigan plants for EV strategy
Stellantis invests $406M in Michigan to boost EV production, supporting its multi-energy strategy and the Dare Forward 2030 plan for electrification.
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Webinar
Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics
This webinar explored Henkel’s latest innovations in thermal gap fillers, designed specifically for automotive electronics.
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News
The race towards sustainable tyre production
This is how players in the tyre industry are pioneering sustainable production from recycled materials to innovative manufacturing, to reduce carbon footprint.
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Article
Canada – Mixed fortunes for production operations
Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales.
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News
Holon’s autonomous shuttle vehicle plant to take shape in Florida
Holon’s autonomous mover, a game-changer in urban transportation, is coming to Jacksonville.
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News
BYD halts Mexico plant eyeing 2024 US election outcome
Chinese EV giant BYD has put its Mexico plant plans on hold, citing uncertainty over US trade policies. The company will reassess its decision after the 2024 US election.
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News
Rockwell Automation appoints sustainability leader
Industry-leading automation company bolsters commitment to environmental and social responsibility with new VP of Sustainability.
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News
GM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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News
Ford revises EV strategy and boosts hybrid production
Ford cancels planned three-row EV SUV, delays opening of Tennessee EV plant and realigns US battery cell production.
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News
Stellantis appoints Tim Fallon as head of manufacturing North America
Fallon’s experience in his previous role at Rivian will support Stellantis’ ramp up of electric vehicle (EV) production.
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Article
Can Rivian navigate production challenges in the EV world?
Pure-EV player, Rivian, is making strides in the EV market with innovative EVs and ambitious expansion plans. But can the OEM achieve production scaling?