Vietnam’s VinFast weighs delaying $4 Billion US assembly plant to refocus expansion in Southeast Asia Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is considering another delay for its $4 billion US assembly plant, originally set for July 2024, as it shifts focus to Southeast Asia. Amid challenges in the US market, VinFast plans to open six dealerships in the Philippines and expand its vehicle lineup Ilkhan Ozsevim
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production Geopolitical influences on the automotive manufacturing sector are intensifying and becoming ever more powerful. European trends cannot be looked at in isolation; their impact on the ground in Europe have their roots in wider global factors… Ian Henry
Fisker to open China delivery centre in 2023 Luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker is set to start deliveries of its Ocean SUV in China in Q1 next year, and expects to start local production with a contract manufacturing partner. Megan Kelly
Fisker begins production ramp-up of Ocean SUV Fisker is accelerating the launch of its Ocean SUV with the first deliveries to European and US markets planned for June this year Nick Holt
EV drivetrains inspire new production processes Boosted by the rapid shift towards electrification, powertrain production is finding new efficiencies. Götz Fuchslocher found out how manufacturers and suppliers are upgrading everything from soft- and hardware, to their processes and their staff Götz Fuchslocher
