Manufacturing News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/manufacturing-news/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 17:06:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Manufacturing News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/manufacturing-news/ 32 32 Mercedes-Benz to add new production tracks at Alabama plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/mercedes-benz-to-add-new-production-tracks-at-alabama-plant/ Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440438 Mercedes-Benz joins a growing number of automakers to make new investments in US production under Trump. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Chery to launch off-road iCar brand in the UK as ‘iCaur’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/chery-to-launch-off-road-icar-brand-in-the-uk-as-icaur/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440445 Because Apple owns the rights to the iCar name, Chery will rebrand its off-road vehicles ‘iCaur’ instead. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Isuzu begins production of D-MAX EV pickup in Thailand https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/isuzu-begins-production-of-d-max-ev-pickup-in-thailand/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440478 Isuzu is among a growing number of automakers embracing Thailand as a production hub for their global operations. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Bloomberg: Rivian amassed stockpile of tariff-free batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/bloomberg-rivian-amassed-stockpile-of-tariff-free-batteries/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:58:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440363 Rivian’s stockpiling of batteries from Samsung SDI and Chinese supplier Gotion actually precedes the 2024 election. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BMW freezes US EV production amid policy uncertainty https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/electric-mobility-news/bmw-freezes-us-ev-production-amid-policy-uncertainty/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:55:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440391 The production freeze comes on the heels of multiple automakers withholding or lowering their annual guidance. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> More automakers scrap their 2025 guidance due to tariff chaos https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/more-automakers-scrap-their-2025-guidance-due-to-tariff-chaos/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:15:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440286 Trump’s erratic trade policies are making it all but impossible for automakers to give accurate guidance, let alone make long-term plans. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Business Insider: Tesla adds 1,000 workers to produce Semi https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/business-insider-tesla-adds-1000-workers-to-produce-semi/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:53:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440247 After years of delays, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to work through its backlog of e-truck orders. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla says Semi will enter mass production in 2026 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-says-semi-will-enter-mass-production-in-2026/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440061 Like many Tesla projects, the Semi has been subject to numerous delays and timeline adjustments. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BYD breaks ground on car factory in Cambodia https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/byd-breaks-ground-on-car-factory-in-cambodia/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:50:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440091 BYD continues to ramp up its manufacturing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Nissan considers ending production in Wuhan, says Reuters https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/nissan-considers-ending-production-in-wuhan-says-reuters/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439968 Despite having a production capacity of 300,000 units, the Wuhan plant has only produced around 10,000 units per year since launch. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Toyota Motor weighs US$42bn buyout of Toyota Industries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/toyota-motor-weighs-us42bn-buyout-of-toyota-industries/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:57:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439976 The proposal, said to be led by chairman Akio Toyoda, would allow Toyota to exert greater control over its supplier network. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo Cars begins EX30 production in Ghent https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volvo-cars-begins-ex30-production-in-ghent/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:51:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439982 Previously, the EX30 was manufactured in China and imported into Europe, subjecting it to the EU’s EV tariffs. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> UK auto manufacturing up 17.1% YoY in March 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/uk-auto-manufacturing-up-17-1-yoy-in-march-2025/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:34:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439896 While numbers were up for March, UK vehicle production was still down 6.3% overall during Q1. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> South Korea begins negotiations on trade with US https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/south-korea-begins-negotiations-on-trade-with-us/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:27:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439909 South Korea depends on the US for a large portion of its automotive exports. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> VinFast boss shares plans for Indian and Indonesian plants https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/vinfast-boss-shares-plans-for-indian-and-indonesian-plants/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:50:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439785 VinFast’s Indian plant will become operational in June 2025, with its plant in Indonesia set to follow in October. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> GM doubles down on ICE support at its Ohio plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/gm-doubles-down-on-ice-support-at-its-ohio-plant/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:47:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439787 The development follows previously-announced US$760m plans to retool the Ohio plant to support e-drive production. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Pony.ai unveils three new robotaxis, mass production by EOY https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/pony-ai-unveils-three-new-robotaxis-mass-production-by-eoy/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:47:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439800 Pony.ai’s seventh-generation autonomous driving system will be deployed in three new robotaxis from Toyota, GAC and BAIC. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Nissan to invest an additional US$1.4bn in China https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/nissan-to-invest-an-additional-us1-4bn-in-china/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:46:45 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439666 Two new vehicles, the Frontier Pro pickup and the N7 e-sedan, will be launched by the end of 2025. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> CATL unveils first ever mass-produced sodium-ion battery https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/catl-unveils-first-ever-mass-produced-sodium-ion-battery/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:46:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439690 Among the key benefits of CATL’s sodium ion battery is performance in extreme cold weather. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> MG: European production announcement likely in summer https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/mg-european-production-announcement-likely-in-summer/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:27:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439663 A location in northern Spain is rumoured to be a frontrunner for MG’s European production. By Stewart Burnett

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