North America News
How Ford’s Marc Dugas supercharges battery pack assembly
Marc Dugas, Ford’s Battery Pack Assembly Specialist, is enhancing battery assembly using a cybernetic systems thinking heuristic known as POSIWID.
GM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition
GM is investing $500M in Lansing Grand River Assembly with a DOE grant to electrify production, reinforcing the OEMs commitment to US manufacturing
EV battery supply – potential materials shortages
S&P’s Global Mobility division offers some insights into battery raw material supply chains and the impact of market changes.
Global IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production
Everstream Analytics confirmed to AMS that automotive production halts have been reported due to the IT outage.
Tesla’s EV battery production and global gigafactory network
Tesla’s growing network of gigafactories, including new sites in Berlin, Texas, and Shanghai, demonstrates its commitment to leading global electrification.
GM, Stellantis and Volvo Group to gain $1.7 billion in EV grants
The $1.7bn investment will be awarded once negotiations to ensure that commitments to workers and communities are met.
Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory
Amplify Cell Technologies’ new plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 21GWh for the production of LFP battery cells.
Stellantis and CEA collab on next-gen battery cell tech
Stellantis and CEA join forces to focus on EV battery technology, aiming for higher performance, longer lifespan and lower costs.
Toyota Texas to expand manufacturing footprint with $531m investment
Toyota Texas’ new on-site 500,000 sq. ft facility will be for drivetrain parts production
HORSE Powertrain welcomes Aramco as strategic investor
HORSE Powertrain Limited secures Aramco’s 10% equity investment to advance low-emission technologies.
Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to forge EV-software Joint Venture
Volkswagen’s $5B investment in Rivian aims to enhance EV technology and software, boosting market confidence and industry innovation.
Hyundai’s Metaplant America begins 2025 IONIQ 5 production
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has revealed plans to kick off production of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle manufacturing.
BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg, debuts new X3
BMW’s Spartanburg plant opens a $200M press shop, introduces new X3, and announces all-electric vehicle production by 2026
The future may be all electric, but not just yet
With demand for battery electric vehicles lower than expected, OEMs are boosting hybrid output and extending ICE production.
A question of sustainable steel: issues of definition, recycling & cost
The 2024 Sustainable Steel Automotive Webinar explores challenges steel adoption, focusing on the importance of terminology, recycling and cost barriers.
Honda starts production of fuel cell electric vehicles in the US
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle is now being produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.
VinFast weighs delaying $4bn US assembly plant opting for SE Asia expansion
VinFast eyes further delays for its $4B North Carolina plant as it expands into Southeast Asia with new dealerships and strategic growth
US government sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child labour
The US Department of Labour has sued Hyundai and its Alabama partners over alleged child labour violations. If the allegations are proved, the urgent need for robust supply chain oversight and ethical practices in the automotive sector become mainstream
Vitesco Technologies supplies electric drive system for Honda plug-in fuel cell vehicle
Vitesco’s EMR3 axle drive will be integrated into the Honda CR-V e:FCEV and will be the first time this system has been used for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
PPG to build new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in the US
PPG plans to build a new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Tennessee as part of $300m investment in advanced manufacturing in North America.