How flexibility, digitalisation and workforce agility are reshaping auto manufacturing From multi-powertrain assembly lines and digital twin-enabled operations to agile supply networks and adaptive workforce models, OEMs and suppliers are redesigning the production floor for a future that rewards flexibility and responsiveness. Anushka Dixit
Circular economy targets inspire new design, sourcing and supply‑chain strategies for EVs, batteries and interiors Leading OEMs and suppliers are no longer treating circularity as an end-of-life concern. Design, sourcing and localisation strategies are being rethought to prioritise reuse, remanufacture and material traceability from day one. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Canada – Mixed fortunes for production operations Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales. However, the country has many assets making it attractive to investment, especially in battery production. Ian Henry
Magna has landed a major eDrive system contract for a niche, high-end vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer in North America Magna has landed a crucial contract to provide a specialised eDrive system for a well-known North America-based OEM, marking a pivotal step in the automotive industry’s shift towards electric mobility Ilkhan Ozsevim
LG Magna e-Powertrain launches European EV hub in Hungary The new 284,000 sq.ft facility will initially produce e-motors with plans to develop its product portfolio to include powertrains, inverters and more. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Magna to invest $790m to build three new factories for Ford battery enclosures in EV production push The company will be on the of the first to join the supplier network park at Ford’s Blue Oval City complex and expects to employ 1,300 people expanding its EV-focused footprint. Ilkhan Ozsevim
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
Magna to build new battery enclosures facility in Canada to support Ford F-150 Lightning production The company will also manufacture battery enclosures for GM’s Silverado EV in St. Clair, Michigan, adding to existing battery enclosure production for the Hummer EV Rebecca Morley
Backseat driver: Magna helps pickups go electric The pickup truck market is now moving towards electric powertrains, but is not without challenges. Magna’s director of electrification, Mike Dowsett, shares insights into its eBeam rear axle development. Mike Farish
Your webinar questions answered: How tier 1 suppliers are responding to tough headwinds You asked, we answer. We return to the questions from our audience that we didn’t have time to answer in our live webinar, ranging from which parts of automotive tier 1 suppliers’ business models are at risk of commodification, to how tier suppliers are changing manufacturing processes Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
Electric vehicles could transform role of tier 1 suppliers in manufacturing As OEMs look to reduce production costs and manage more complexity, automotive suppliers will face challenges. But with more EV models in the pipeline, many have the opportunity to grab a larger piece of the pie both for manufacturing and the total value chain Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
Tearing profits apart: how tier 1 automotive suppliers can mitigate shrinking margins The latest report by Automotive from Ultima Media examines the profits and outlook for the top 20 automotive parts suppliers and explores the strategies and solutions they should consider to avoid significant disruption in the 2020s. Automotive from Ultima Media
Tier Supplier Profit Analysis: Mitigating Margin Compression and Manufacturing Costs Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with growing pressures and changes in manufacturing across the supply base Automotive from Ultima Media
