BMW

• Tariffs: controversy reigns with Trump and Brexit adding to confusion

  

  March 20th 2019

  Many commentators see tariffs as a blunt instrument in trade negotiations and to see them as a means of protecting local vehicle manufacturing remains questionable

• Customising production

  

  January 11th 2019

  James Bakewell reports on BMW’s growing use of additively produced parts in both vehicle personalising and series production applications

• Asia’s other powerhouse

  

  January 4th 2019

  Already a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing hub, South-East Asia’s automotive industry is finding further opportunity in the growth of battery and hybrid vehicle production

• Paint technology and investments

  

  November 29th 2018

  We report on the new technology, techniques and investments in the world of paintshop being implemented by vehicle-makers around the world…

• A focus on fibres

  

  November 27th 2018

  Lightweight, high-strength benefits are being offset by materials and process costs. James Bakewell looks at the challenges of making carbon fibre cost effective

• Unease in the East

  

  November 21st 2018

  Falling sales, electrification and mega mergers: Nick Gibbs provides an overview of the current automotive industry trends in China

• BMW takes a virtual reality check

  

  November 21st 2018

  Germany – In preparation for ramp up of the new BMW 3 Series, virtual reality technology has enabled the OEM to set up cockpit preassembly workstations.

• BMW Dingolfing to make Mini batteries

  

  November 6th 2018

  Germany – Battery output at the facility is being boosted with the help of a large investment in new production equipment

• Set the controls

  

  November 6th 2018

  Expertise in plastic component manufacturing will be in ever greater demand during the emobility age. In preparation, global supplier Novares has taken on a new form

• Grid reference

  

  October 22nd 2018

  Mike Farish visits Williams Advanced Engineering to see how the company delivers a distinctive F1 take on an innovative electric vehicle platform