Manufacturing Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/manufacturing-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 08:52:13 +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 Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/manufacturing-articles/ 32 32 Rise in forecast losses accelerate Nissan’s transformation https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rise-in-forecast-losses-accelerate-nissans-transformation/ Fri, 02 May 2025 07:43:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440319 To turn around the company’s fortunes, the new management has many difficult decisions to make. By Ian Henry

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]]> Vianode dubs synthetic graphite the “e-mobility workhorse” https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vianode-dubs-synthetic-graphite-the-e-mobility-workhorse/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=435868 Synthetic graphite could help manufacturers realise more resilient supply chains and produce cleaner and better performing EVs. By Will Girling

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]]> Trump will provide a “runway” to mitigate auto tariff impact https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-will-provide-a-runway-to-mitigate-auto-tariff-impact/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:06:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440045 The US government has provided further mitigation to the 25% auto import tariffs as the difficulties of onshoring manifest. By Will Girling

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]]> Trade disruption challenges procurement strategies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trade-disruption-challenges-procurement-strategies/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439341 The ability to anticipate and mitigate trade disruptions will define the competitiveness of automotive manufacturers, writes Sebastian Dori

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]]> China’s OEMs increase their production dominance https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinas-oems-increase-their-production-dominance/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:20:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439740 The speed of new model development and the entry into production by companies from outside the industry have changed the structure of Chinese vehicle production. By Ian Henry

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]]> Trump policy changes hit Volvo’s US truck operations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-policy-changes-hit-volvos-us-truck-operations/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:33:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439684 Volvo Group is cutting production and jobs in the wake of regulatory uncertainty, buyer hesitation, and volatile trade policy. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Has US-China trade in cars come to an end? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/has-us-china-trade-in-cars-come-to-an-end/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:27:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439410 What Ford and GM decide to do with their Chinese-made models will be highly significant for the US automotive industry. By Ian Henry

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]]> Is the automotive industry on the cusp of a cyber war? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-the-automotive-industry-on-the-cusp-of-a-cyber-war/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:20:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438064 Automaker investment in cyber security needs to catch up with investment in digital innovation. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Hungary: leading Europe’s EV battery investment rush https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hungary-leading-europes-ev-battery-investment-rush/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:46:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437992 Hungary will soon be established as the largest battery cell production hub in Europe, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Trump’s trade war intensifies with China under fire https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trumps-trade-war-intensifies-with-china-under-fire/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:09:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438856 The erratic and extreme tariff policy effectively weaponises the US market in the face of China’s economic ascendence. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Import tariffs could cost Detroit automakers up to US$42bn https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/import-tariffs-could-cost-detroit-automakers-up-to-us42bn/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:41:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438813 The US’ decision to tariff non-domestic content could have expensive ramifications for General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. By Will Girling

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]]> Brazil: when will the Chinese become dominant? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazil-when-will-the-chinese-become-dominant/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:20:16 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437861 Imports of Chinese vehicles have grown 30 fold in recent years, notes Ian Henry

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]]> Canada, Mexico at the centre of Trump’s crossfire hurricane https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/canada-mexico-at-the-centre-of-trumps-crossfire-hurricane/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:31:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438515 Ian Henry explores the tariff reactions from governments and players in Canada and Mexico

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]]> India comes under pressure to cut vehicle import tariffs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/india-comes-under-pressure-to-cut-vehicle-import-tariffs/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:51:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438460 Both the EU and US want India to reduce its 110% vehicle import tariff, which has protected domestic manufacturers. By Will Girling

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]]> Japan and Korea respond cautiously to Trump’s tariffs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/japan-and-korea-respond-cautiously-to-trumps-tariffs/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:05:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438307 Whichever way you look at it, the impact is substantial and the threat to the established way of working will be a shock. By Ian Henry

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]]> Stellantis halts plants in Canada, Mexico; lays off US staff https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-halts-plants-in-canada-mexico-lays-off-us-staff/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:23:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=438254 Following confirmation of Trump’s auto import tariffs, Stellantis is temporarily laying off US workers as international operations pause. By Will Girling

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]]> Domestic or global focus for India’s vehicle companies? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/domestic-or-global-focus-for-indias-vehicle-companies/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:51:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437865 The government wants half of Indian vehicle production to be exported by 2030. By Ian Henry

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]]> Job cuts: suppliers need non-automotive business to survive https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/job-cuts-suppliers-need-non-automotive-business-to-survive/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437753 The changing geopolitical situation could make supplying just to the automotive industry untenable for large and small companies alike. By Ian Henry

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]]> Steelmaking grows more sustainable: spotlight on Tata Steel https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/steelmaking-grows-more-sustainable-spotlight-on-tata-steel/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:01:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437113 Tata Steel’s Port Talbot investment exemplifies the sort of green transformation rolling out across the steel industry. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Trump imposes 25% tariff on all auto imports to the US https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-imposes-25-tariff-on-all-auto-imports-to-the-us/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:02:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=437696 Trump has escalated his America-First trade policy with a blanket 25% import tariff on all automotive components and vehicles. By Will Girling

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