Manufacturing News Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/manufacturing-news-releases/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:54:56 +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 Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/manufacturing-news-releases/ 32 32 Isuzu begins production of D-MAX EV pickup truck in Thailand https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/isuzu-begins-production-of-d-max-ev-pickup-truck-in-thailand/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:54:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440166 Mass production of new model to target key European markets

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]]> JLR drives over £100m of value from reuse initiatives to cut waste as it transforms its industrial operations for electrification https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/jlr-drives-over-100m-of-value-from-reuse-initiatives-to-cut-waste-as-it-transforms-its-industrial-operations-for-electrification/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:52:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440165 JLR is reducing waste as it transforms its global production facilities for electrification through the reuse, refurbishment and repurposing of tools and equipment, instead of purchasing new

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]]> Hyundai Motor and Plus unveil concept for autonomous hydrogen freight ecosystem at ACT Expo 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-and-plus-unveil-concept-for-autonomous-hydrogen-freight-ecosystem-at-act-expo-2025/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:36:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440164 Hyundai Motor and Plus showcase XCIENT Fuel Cell truck equipped with autonomous SuperDrive™ software through a concept film at ACT Expo 2025

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]]> Lippert acquires Freedman Seating Company https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/lippert-acquires-freedman-seating-company/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:17:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440160 LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (“Lippert”), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Freedman Seating Company (“Freedman”), an Illinois-based manufacturer of transportation seating solutions

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]]> Eight million in Mioveni: Dacia’s factory that produces a car every 55 seconds reaches milestone https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/eight-million-in-mioveni-dacias-factory-that-produces-a-car-every-55-seconds-reaches-milestone/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:25:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440135 Dacia is celebrating a key milestone, as its factory in Mioveni, Romania, has produced its eight millionth vehicle to date

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]]> Ten years of Laufenn in Europe: Hankook’s associate brand celebrates milestone https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/ten-years-of-laufenn-in-europe-hankooks-associate-brand-celebrates-milestone/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:16:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440052 Laufenn brand available in the European tyre market since 2015

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]]> Hydro and Nemak sign LOI to decarbonize automotive industry https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hydro-and-nemak-sign-loi-to-decarbonize-automotive-industry/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:47:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440081 Hydro has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Nemak to develop low-carbon aluminium casting products for the automotive industry

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]]> BMW Group: Artificial intelligence as a quality booster https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/bmw-group-artificial-intelligence-as-a-quality-booster/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:32:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440002 Pilot project “GenAI4Q” at BMW Group Plant Regensburg: AI system developed for tailored quality checks in vehicle assembly

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]]> Nexteer hosts Global Supplier Conference, strengthens agility, resilience & sustainability https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/nexteer-hosts-global-supplier-conference-strengthens-agility-resilience-sustainability/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:34:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439923 Nexteer Automotive hosted an estimated 200 suppliers plus government dignitaries at its Global Supplier Conference in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China, today

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]]> SMMT: Navigate these choppy waters and the sector can drive growth   https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/smmt-navigate-these-choppy-waters-and-the-sector-can-drive-growth/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:57:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439880 The automotive sector can be intrinsic to UK economic growth, to decarbonisation and our trade balance but we need the right conditions and a framework for competitiveness

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]]> Cooper Standard receives 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot recognition https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/cooper-standard-receives-2025-automotive-news-pace-pilot-recognition/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:39:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439942 Cooper Standard is pleased to announce that its new eCoFlow™ Switch Pump technology was named a 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award winner in a ceremony held on April 15th

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]]> SMMT: Vehicle manufacturing growth in March fails to offset first quarter decline https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/smmt-vehicle-manufacturing-growth-in-march-fails-to-offset-first-quarter-decline/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:25:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439855 Vehicle production rises 17.1% compared with weak March last year, but total Q1 output down -6.3% ahead of new US tariff announcements.

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]]> Volvo Cars starts production of best-selling EX30 electric SUV in Europe https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/volvo-cars-starts-production-of-best-selling-ex30-electric-suv-in-europe/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:13:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439854 Volvo Cars and its Ghent manufacturing plant reached a crucial milestone today as the company’s factory in Belgium started production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV

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]]> Webasto: Sustainable innovation at Auto Shanghai 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/webasto-sustainable-innovation-at-auto-shanghai-2025/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:10:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439917 Intelligent design enables Webasto to reduce the CO₂e emissions of its roof systems by 30 percent

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]]> J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast April 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/j-d-power-globaldata-automotive-forecast-april-2025/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439830 New-vehicle retail sales rise 14.7% in April as shoppers buy in advance of potential price increases

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]]> Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon and sustainable European automotive mobility https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/renault-group-takes-up-the-challenge-of-low-carbon-and-sustainable-european-automotive-mobility/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:39:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439828 Electrification remains the key to achieving the automotive industry's decarbonisation objectives: in Europe, transitioning from a combustion model to a 100% electric model is equivalent to reducing its CO2e emissions by around 50%

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]]> Toyota recognizes excellence among North American suppliers for 2024 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/toyota-recognizes-excellence-among-north-american-suppliers-for-2024/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:13:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439812 Each year, Toyota Motor North America (‘Toyota’) recognizes exceptional performance among its North American suppliers with awards, which were recently presented at Toyota’s Annual Business Meeting in Michigan

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]]> Renault 4 E-Tech electric introduces a revolutionary two-tone paint process https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/renault-4-e-tech-electric-introduces-a-revolutionary-two-tone-paint-process/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:17:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439805 The Maubeuge plant has been building the Renault Kangoo range since 1997. This year will mark a major change with the arrival of the iconic all-electric passenger car, Renault 4 E-Tech electric

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]]> Stellantis and Factorial Energy reach key milestone in solid-state battery development https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/stellantis-and-factorial-energy-reach-key-milestone-in-solid-state-battery-development/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:14:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439766 Stellantis and Factorial Energy successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells with 375Wh/kg energy density, a major step toward commercial use

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]]> Renault Group: 2025 Q1: Group revenue at €11.7 billion driven by a strong product performance https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/renault-group-2025-q1-group-revenue-at-e11-7-billion-driven-by-a-strong-product-performance/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:13:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439721 Renault Group recorded 564,980 sales in 2025 Q1, up 2.9% versus 2024 Q1. In Europe[11], Group sales were up 2.8% with 402,413 units sold (PC + LCV[12]), in a market down 2.0%. Renault Group is 3rd in PC + LCV in Europe

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