OEMs and Suppliers in Focus
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Nissan announces third gigafactory in UK for EV models
The carmaker will make three EV models - the Qashqai and JUKE crossovers and its next-generation LEAF - at its EV36Zero hub in Sunderland.
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Ford scales down planned Michigan EV plant, GM scraps EV target
Ford has downsized its planned EV plant in Marshall and GM has scrapped EV production targets as consumer EV demand dwindles.
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UK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads
The UK government’s £4.5bn initiative prioritises the automotive sector with over £2bn, signaling a green push. Nissan swiftly invests £2bn in three EV models.
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GM secures ex-Tesla gigacasting specialist TEI: portents of a production pivot?
GM’s recent acquisition of TEI, a company with a notable history of collaboration with Tesla in pioneering gigacasting technology, has set the automotive industry abuzz. With an estimated value approaching $100m the strategic move may indicated GM’s positioning to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in gigacasting.
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Porsche pushes mixed production at Zuffenhausen with €250m investment
Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant enters a new era, blending traditional lines with innovation as it prepares to roll out the next generation of sports cars.
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UAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit ‘Big Three’.
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Impact of UAW strikes could leave suppliers at financial risk
Despite tentative deals, the impact of the UAW strikes on Ford, GM and Stellantis could have already put suppliers at financial risk.
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Stellantis’ FBD brainstorms to solve automotive production challenges
The eighth instalment of Factory Booster Day produced ninety-nine solutions demonstrated by sixty-four partners to tackle thirty-five Stellantis plant challenges setting an example to other OEMs
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Hyundai to build dedicated electric vehicle plant at Ulsan complex
Hyundai’s new plant will support its growth in electric vehicle production and will use an innovative manufacturing platform.
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Next steps towards solid-state
Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big technology step for electric vehicles, potentially reducing battery pack weight and offering improved energy density and range.
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Polestar to expand production operations for the fully-electric Polestar 4 in South Korea
With production set to commence in the second half of 2025, the Polestar 4 will aim to make its mark in the North American and domestic South Korean markets.
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New world order: How the US is boosting EV production with new technologies and investment
The US is leading the way in the transition to EVs, with significant government support to increase domestic battery production and new technologies.
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BMW: ‘Flexibility is in our genes’
BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce are driving a tight electrification course. Nevertheless, the group remains open to drive diversity. In an interview, production director Milan Nedeljković talks about flexibility and the concept of the iFactory.
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How BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process
At its recently opened German Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries for its Neue Klasse EV models.
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Toyota’s $8 Billion investment powers North Carolina battery plant
Toyota’s $8 billion investment in North Carolina powers regional electrification efforts with plans to roll out ten EV/PHEV battery production lines
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Volvo Cars taps Ghent for EX30 production, supplementing China
Volvo Cars has announced it will begin production of the new EX30 model at its Ghent facility in Belgium beginning 2025, in response to robust demand. This expansion of manufacturing capabilities will cater to the growing interest in the compact SUV.
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BMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre
BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) inear Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.
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JLR expands EV production to Slovakia
JLR has announced that it will develop its plant in Nitra, Slovakia to produce electric vehicles by 2030.
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How digitalisation is ramping up battery cell production for EVs
Digitalisation is helping to scale up battery cell production in North America through improving standardisation and traceability and ensuring quality of materials.
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Hyundai partners with PIF for automated production plant in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia to establish “a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant,” in the kingdom. Hyundai to lead as as strategic technology partner.