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Lectra supplies laser airbag cutters to ZF
Germany – The company has delivered two FocusQuantum FT6K machines for multi-ply fabric, helping ZF TRW, the Active and Passive Safety Division, to increase its capacity. The components manufacturer has just established a new cutting room.“By evaluating the solution in accordance with established practices, we were able to confirm that ...
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ArticleFord Cologne updates large-panel press
Germany – The OEM contracted Schuler to install a tri-axis transfer with overhauling carriages plus a blank loader with a line scanner. The work was completed after seven weeks and in the first six months of production the modernised press turned out 1.2m parts.In the original set up, the transfer ...
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ArticleVW releases sustainability report 2016
Germany – The OEM says its ‘Together – Strategy 2025’ is intended as the foundation for “becoming one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable mobility”. The report looks at progress already made in sustainability as well as setting targets for the future.Matthias Müller, chairman of the board of management, ...
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ArticleElringklinger starts JLR parts production
UK – Under the terms of a £12m ($15.5m) contract, the company will make 36 types of heat-shield and gasket components at its base in Redcar, North Yorkshire, for use in engine bays and vehicle assemblies across six engine variants. JLR’s demands for parts have increased after the opening in ...
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ArticleSchuler presses head for North America
US/Mexico – The company will deliver 15 machines featuring automation and pressing forces ranging from 400 to 2,000 tons to a US automotive supplier with factories on both sides of the border. The deal includes transfer, ProgDie and stamping presses.“This is an important order for our team in Weingarten and ...
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ArticleTracey takes Alfa Romeo and Jeep role
UK – With immediate effect, Andrew Tracey will step into the role of brand country manager for the two marques, replacing Damien Dally. The latter has moved to a new role with the parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, in Turin, Italy.Tracey has 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, ...
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ArticleHonda celebrates Energy Star awards
US – Two of the OEM’s plants in Ohio and one in Indiana have received the certification this year, signifying that they are performing in the top 25% of similar facilities in terms of energy usage. The Marysville and East Liberty factories in Ohio won the award for the 11th ...
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ArticleSkoda's new press at Mladá Boleslav
Czech Republic – The servo-mechanical line, installed in a new, 11,600 sq.m hall at a total cost of 86.4m ($94.8m), began full production in March after successfully completing a trial period in February. PXL II can make up to 23,000 parts per day for multiple models, and Skoda says this ...
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ArticleKMMG makes one-millionth Sorento
US – The white CUV was manufactured at Kia's West Point facility in Georgia seven-and-a-half years after a production launch for the model costing $1.1 billion. It will be on display at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the next few weeks.The Sorento was the first model made at Kia Motors Manufacturing ...
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ArticleConstellium supplying BMW for 5 Series
Germany – The company’s aluminium automotive body sheets and crash management systems are being used for the new vehicle, including hybrid and touring versions. The use of lightweight materials has cut 62kg from the weight of the new 5 Series compared with the previous model.Constellium, a longtime partner of BMW, ...
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ArticleKia announces first Indian factory
India – The OEM has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government of Andhra Pradesh to build a new plant in Anantapur District, with construction beginning in Q4, 2017 and production in H2, 2019. The $1.1 billion factory will have the capacity to make up to 300,000 vehicles ...
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ArticleMazda output: April 2016–March 2017
Japan – The OEM’s domestic production, incorporating both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, dropped by 2.5% year-on-year while the overseas output rose by 7.8% due to greater demand for cars. In March, domestic production grew by 7.3%, with higher numbers of cars made, while overseas output rose by 21.8% due ...
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Nissan output: April 2016–March 2017
Japan – The OEM said its global production rose to record levels during the year, driven by demand for crossovers such as the Rogue and Qashqai as well as vehicles with autonomous drive and connected car technologies. Worldwide production increased by 9% to 5,642,381 units.Globally, passenger car production was up ...
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ArticleSkoda turns out one-millionth Superb
Czech Republic – The milestone vehicle, made at Kvasiny, was a top-of-the-range saloon with a Laurent and Klement badge. It was also the 250,000 third-generation Superb produced since the market launch in March 2015.Michael Oeljeklaus, the OEM’s board member for Production and Logistics, described the milestone as “an impressive demonstration ...
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ArticleHonda announces new production records
Japan – The figures released for fiscal year ending March, 2017, show a 6.9% increase in global output over the year before, with 5,059,847 units produced. In Japan, the increase was 6.5%, representing 810,377 units, while overseas output was up 7.0%, with 4,249,470 units made.Annual output increased in Japan for ...
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ArticleVolvo Torslanda makes first new XC60
Sweden – The first vehicle, painted white, rolled off the line this morning. The new XC60 replaces the original version after nine years of production and nearly 1m deliveries.“We have worked hard in recent weeks and months to prepare Torslanda for this latest new Volvo model, and now we are ...
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ArticleHMA starts making new Odyssey
US – The production launch comes after “significant investments in new technologies”, says Honda, including a new process for the application of acoustic foam at 14 points throughout the vehicle body. The Lincoln, Alabama, factory is the exclusive manufacturing location for the minivan.The 2018 Odyssey is the fourth generation to ...
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ArticleFCA makes British management changes
UK – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said the appointments would take place with immediate effect. Andrew Ashley, managing director of the UK division, said the company is “now aligned with the needs of both our customers and our dealer partners”.The appointments include:Alejandro Noriega as country manager, Fiat and Abarth, overseeing ...
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ArticleSDS to become GKN eDrive hub
China – Shanghai GKN HUAYU Driveline Systems (SDS) will start production of the parent company’s latest eDrive products in 2018, becoming a manufacturing hub for its electrified drivelines. GKN expects its joint venture to produce over 1m eDrive units per year by 2025.SDS will begin making the Multimode eTransmission for ...
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ArticleNIO unveils ESB production vehicle
China – The seven-seater electric SUV, intended for the Chinese market, will enter series production at the end of 2017. The ESB is one of 11 vehicles the company is displaying at the Shanghai motor show this month. NIO also announced that it will begin taking orders for its $1.48m ...