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Volkswagen shifts ID.3 production amidst wavering demand
Volkswagen’s decision to consolidate ID.3 production from Wolfsburg to Zwickau reflects a shift towards efficiency amid evolving market dynamics, emphasising cost-effectiveness and operational streamlining.
Bridgestone commits record €207m investment in Burgos tyre plant, Spain
Bridgestone’s Burgos initiative aims to boost productivity by 20% to meet the rising demand for premium tires in Europe. By implementing automation, expanding vulcanisation capacity and introducing an automatic high bay warehouse, Bridgestone looks to leverage BCMA for enhanced operational efficiency and agility.
“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel
BMW Leipzig has a unique approach to its production operations and we explore its approach as it prepares for ramp-up of the Countryman: Petra Peterhänsel offers valuable insight
Tesla’s Berlin factory set to restart production after arson attack
The plant could regain power and restart production from as early as this evening, according to the managing director of affected energy supplier E.DIS.
EU’s CEPS seeks to stimulate consumer demand for green steel shift
CEPS recommends a policy framework to boost green steel consumer demand in the automotive sector, highlighting the industry’s ability to drive the shift independently - and pass on the green premium to end-consumers
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
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
Join DESIGN4PRODUCTION: innovating across car design and manufacturing engineering
Automotive design and manufacturing experts will share insights at Design4Production in Munich on 15 May on how to accelerate innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
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
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.
ACC raises €4.4 billion for three gigafactories in Europe
Europe is becoming an increasingly popular region for battery manufacturing, with ACC, CATL, Northvolt and Farasis setting up production facilities across the continent.
Powertrain – Reducing waste in machining fluids
JLR offers a very interesting sustainability case study on powertrain production processes at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre.
JLR – Putting sustainability at the centre of its strategy
JLR’s manufacturing sustainability transformation lead, Garrett Bell, shares some insights in how the business is reducing its carbon footprint across its operations
The rising role of renewable energy supply in automotive production
The automotive industry’s shift towards sustainability transcends mere vehicle innovation, with a large part of the global carbon equation relying on renewable energy architectures in manufacturing processes.
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.
Porsche launches all-electric Macan
Porsche will build its first Porsche models on the PPE platform at its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
BYD – Aiming for the top
Ian Henry of AutoAnalysis looks at how BYD could become a major player in Europe within the next few years