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ArticleSMMT members plan to invest £225m
UK – The figure, equivalent to $325.3m, was revealed after research by ComRes, which surveyed 112 supply chain companies within the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The proportion planning to invest in their businesses over the next three years stood at 94%.Of the companies planning to invest, 79% ...
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ArticleNAA companies invested £22m in 2015
UK – The investments in the north of the UK, equivalent to $40m, were made by small- and medium-sized enterprises, including niche vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. In addition, at least 341 jobs were created last year, according to the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA), which supports the growth of such companies ...
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ArticleVoith prepares to open wheel/tyre plant
UK – The facility in Coventry will be inaugurated in September, replacing a 30-year-old operation nearby. The new factory is intended to supply premium brands such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as well as high-volume manufacturers such Vauxhall.“Our new plant covering 150,000sq.ft is over 50% bigger, and the investment in ...
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ArticleFord makes major leadership changes
US – The appointments in the OEM’s China, India, Global Strategy and Finance teams are aimed at enhancing the reporting of its Chinese operations and expanding its business model “to be both an auto and mobility company”, according to a statement released today.“As our growth plans in China have developed, ...
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ArticleCPT appoints Hayter to commercial role
UK – In the newly created position of chief commercial officer, Dennis Hayter will be responsible for commercial activities and customer relationships at Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), both at its Coventry operation in the UK and at subsidiaries in Germany and the US. He will be based at the company’s ...
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ArticleSika expands adhesives capacity at Grandview
US – The company has commissioned mixing equipment and associated bulk packaging capabilities at its plant in Missouri, enabling the local production of SikaPower products which are used in vehicle assembly. The move is in line with Sika’s ‘Global Reach with Local Presence’ strategy.“The expanded capability enables further supply of ...
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ArticleNissan adds solar farm at Sunderland
UK – Made of up 19,000 photovoltaic panels, the new 4.75MW array is now fully operational. The solar farm has been installed alongside ten wind turbines which already generate 6.6MW of power, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 11.35MW – equating to 7% of the plant’s electricity requirements, ...
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ArticleMazda3 reaches 5m milestone
Japan – The cumulative total was reached in April, 12 years and ten months after the production launch of the first generation – a new record for the OEM. Known as the Axela in Japan, the model is Mazda's second to reach the 5m mark, after the Familia.The Mazda3 is ...
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ArticleHonda production rises overseas
Japan – The OEM reported record output in April, with 352,161 units made outside Japan and a worldwide total of 403,742, representing an increase of 7.7% and 6.5% respectively compared with the same month last year. However, production within Japan dropped by 0.7% to 51,581, the first decrease since December ...
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ArticleFCA Jefferson North makes 6m vehicles
US – The milestone unit at the Detroit, Michigan, assembly plant was a 75th edition 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, powered by a 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine. The vehicle was due for delivery to a local customer.“Reaching this milestone is a reflection of this plant’s commitment to supporting the continued growth ...
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ArticleHonda PMC makes first new Acura NSX
US – The initial series production vehicle rolled off the line at the recently opened Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) at Marysville, Ohio, which is the exclusive location for the model. VIN 001 featured interwoven wheels, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, leather and Alcantera interior trim, plus carbon-fibre upgrades such as the engine ...
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ArticleMagna’s new aluminium casting facility
UK – The company says it will establish a “world-class” operation in Telford to support Jaguar Land Rover, starting construction this autumn. The facility is expected to cover around 225,000 sq.ft, employ 295 people at full capacity and begin production in 2018.“We are excited to work closely with Jaguar Land ...
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ArticleToyota Indiana’s 20 years of production
US – The plant in Princeton has built 4.45m vehicles since its establishment, expanding its line-up from the Tundra to include the Sienna minivan, Sequoia full-size SUV, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid midsize SUV. Toyota has invested a total of $4.3 billion in the operation.Toyota Indiana has undergone three expansions and ...
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ArticleGKN rolls out new eAWD technology
UK – The latest axle drive product, eAxle, will enable the addition of plug-in electric all-wheel drive (AWD) on a range of new C-Segment vehicles, the first application being the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. Production is now underway at the company’s eDrive plant in Bruneck, Italy.“GKN’s eAxle technology ...
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ArticlePSA grows petrol, hybrid/electric line-up
France – The vehicle-maker will diversify its offering with plug-in hybrid petrol engines and next-generation electric powertrains, in particular for the electric Common Modular Platform (e-CMP) being developed with Dongfeng Motors. PSA said the move is part of its “energy transition process” and will involve the modernisation of its plants.Gilles ...
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ArticleStorm halts Toyota production in Texas
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) had to suspend operations after sustaining damage to the roof and other parts of the plant in San Antonio. Production was halted on May 18 until at least May 20.No-one was injured but there have been power outages because of water leaks, and damage checks ...
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ArticleIAI appoints Aasheim as chairperson
China – The executive vice-president of Hydro’s primary metal business was selected to lead the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) at the 89th meeting of its board of directors in Shanghai. Hilde Aasheim takes over from Abdulla Kalban, CEO of Emirates Global Aluminium, following his two-year tenure.Aasheim commented that the aluminium ...
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ArticleFord's CO2-based foams and plastics
US – Claiming the development as an industry first, Ford says it has successfully formulated and tested foam and plastic components using CO2 as feedstock. The company plans to use the new biomaterials in production vehicles in the next five years, reducing petroleum consumption by millions of pounds per year.Ford’s ...
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ArticleLectra liberates capacity at Freedman
US – The integrated technology provider sent a team to Freedman Seating’s premises in Chicago, where it makes seats and related products for commercial vehicles and buses, as well as speciality vehicles, trains and boats. Lectra’s personnel assessed the existing production processes, working methods and customer requirements before recommending the ...
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ArticleNissan makes senior appointments
Japan – The OEM made the changes to strengthen its operations in Japan, China and Mexico, in the process appointing the first female country head in the history of the company. Mayra Gonzalez will lead Nissan in Mexico.Airton Cousseau will move from his current role as president, Nissan Mexicana, to ...