Factory Expansion
JATCO opens new manufacturing facility to supply electric vehicle powertrains for Nissan’s Sunderland plant
Nissan and JATCO have secured a £50m investment deal, in partnership with the UK government, to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Dürr to supply BYD’s European EV plant: EU tariff evasion?
Dürr partners with BYD for its first European plant, supplying cutting-edge robots and sustainable painting tech for electric vehicle production in Hungary.
Electrification: HORSE launches efficient dual eMotor production
HORSE begins producing a cutting-edge eMotor in Portugal, combining efficiency and power for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an output of up to 160,000 units annually.
Coventry and Warwick Gigapark: UK’s answer to EV battery challenges?
Amid policy shifts and global competition, Coventry and Warwick Gigapark offers a lifeline to UK EV manufacturing with plans for a pivotal gigafactory in the West Midlands.
How BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.
Rolls-Royce invests £300m to extend Goodwood manufacturing facility
Rolls Royce’s £300m site extension will expand Bespoke and Coachbuild capabilities and support future EV production.
Mazda to build module pack plant for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries
Mazda’s new plant will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan and will produce battery packs for its new EVs.
Chinese vehicle makers look to international markets for growth
The number of domestic vehicle manufacturers in China has increased rapidly in recent years. A few, notably BYD, Geely and Chery, have become significant global players,
10 year green energy for PowerCo’s Salzgitter battery plant
PowerCo signs deals with Alterric and EnviTec Biogas to supply its Salzgitter gigafactory with 3 terawatt hours of green energy, slashing CO2 emissions by 115,000 tonnes annually.
Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis and CATL to establish a 50 GWh EV battery plant in Zaragoza by 2026, advancing LFP battery tech and carbon-neutral production.
Ford’s Halewood plant kicks-off electric drive unit production
Ford’s Halewood plant in Merseyside has officially started producing electric drive units, a crucial milestone in the company’s shift to an all-electric future. With a £380 million transformation investment, this move secures jobs and solidifies the UK’s position in the global EV market.
What next for Chinese investment in Europe?
China’s economy is slowing, and the US is threatening high tariffs on Chinese imports. Against this backdrop Chinese OEMs are looking to expand operations in Europe.
Honda sets up a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries
Honda’s demonstration production line will support development for the mass production of solid-state batteries.
BMW gears up for electric shift with Neue Klasse trials
BMW’s debrecen plant readies for series production with test runs of Neue Klasse x model, marking a step forward in its electric transformation.
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Asahi Kasei breaks ground on Canada lithium-ion battery separator plant
The new lithium-ion battery separator facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada will operate as a joint venture with Honda and is expected to begin commercial production in 2027.
BMW strengthens EV future with Wackersdorf battery centre
BMW’s new Wackersdorf battery testing centre sharpens the OEM’s electric vehicle development, boosting sustainability and quality in automotive manufacturing.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group JV to create electric architectures and software
The new joint venture (JV), will see engineers from both partners developing software and electronics architectures and scale the electric vehicle platforms and architectures.
BMW Leipzig starts production of the second generation 2 Series Gran Coupé
The new 2 Series Gran Coupé joins the 1 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI Countryman in production at Leipzig, with the four models with three different drive options made on a single production line.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Mannheim plant to start production of eActros 600 components
Series production of the eActros 600 will start at the end of November at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth supported by components produced at Mannheim.
Smart manufacturing: Data, AI, and digital transformation
Manufacturing operations are working with new software and hardware developments, and artificial intelligence, but challenges remain in optimising these opportunities.
