BMW

• 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

• Magna opens seat facility

  

  October 22nd 2018

  Czech Republic – The company has opened the plant in order to supply BMW with seating systems

• Waste not…

  

  September 13th 2018

  Karen McCandless reports on vehicle-maker recycling projects ranging from plastic bottles to electric vehicle batteries

• Two-wheel e-mobility

  

  September 12th 2018

  BMW’s e-mobility ambitions have not been limited to four wheels; Nick Holt visits the company’s Berlin plant to see how its sophisticated C evolution maxi scooter is built