Category: Automotive

Chip woes: GM to halt truck production at Fort Wayne for two weeks

General Motors Co. is halting production of its light-duty trucks at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant in Indiana for two weeks next month — marking the first time this year the Detroit automaker has shut down a plant because of the semiconductor shortage.  All of GM’s North American assembly plants have been on regular production schedules since Nov.… Continue reading Chip woes: GM to halt truck production at Fort Wayne for two weeks

Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations

The gas engine is dead, long live the gas engine. In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric-vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line Friday, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030. Called Hurricane, the high-performance, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-6 cylinder will replace V-8 powerplants for the… Continue reading Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations

Engine production falls -30.9% in February

25 March 2022 #UK Manufacturing UK engine production declines -30.9% on February last year, to 117,551 units. Year to date output falls -23.5% to 259,023 engines. Production for domestic and overseas markets down -38.5% and -24.3% respectively. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, February’s engine production figures further highlight the challenging start to the year… Continue reading Engine production falls -30.9% in February

UK commercial vehicle production rises 92.2% in February but still below pre-pandemic levels

25 March 2022 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British CV production rises 92.2% but remains -10.3% down on pre-pandemic levels. Production for domestic and overseas markets increases by 96.9% and 87.9% respectively, with more than half of output shipped abroad. Sector calls for government action on energy costs to secure full recovery and long-term competitiveness and… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production rises 92.2% in February but still below pre-pandemic levels

UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist

UK car production falls -41.3% in February to 61,657 units as global chip shortage persists. One-in-four cars made either an electric or hybrid vehicle, totalling 15,905 units. As global economic headwinds hold back recovery, sector calls for urgent action to alleviate soaring business energy costs and encourage investment. UK car production fell -41.3% in February,… Continue reading UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist

@VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Joby Aviation, Lilium, Volocopter, Archer, Vertical Aerospace, Electra.aero —the list of companies that have raised billions of dollars to make air taxis with electric drives widely available to the public as a means of transportation has lengthened continuously in 2021. Around 100 manufacturers worldwide have entered the race to present the first functioning business model. Common to all… Continue reading @VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

@VW Group: Action in a winter wonderland004811

In 2021, Porsche announced a partnership with Rita Arnaus, one of the world’s leading kitesurfers. As Spanish champion and 2021 Vice World Freestyle Champion, the 26-year-old is now a familiar sight to millions of extreme sports fans, riding big waves from southern Europe to South America. Kitesurfer Rita Arnaus As part of her introduction to… Continue reading @VW Group: Action in a winter wonderland004811

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS SUPPLY CHAIN VETERAN ON BOARD

Fisher, who most recently served as senior director of global strategic sourcing at Krispy Kreme before joining Shipley, brings more than 20 years of experience in food manufacturing and food service. Prior to his tenure at Krispy Kreme, he spent 17 years at Pillsbury/General Mills in several leadership roles, including senior manager of sourcing. At… Continue reading SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS SUPPLY CHAIN VETERAN ON BOARD

Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit

The manufacturer Ford has announced a new department to take care of new technologies and autonomous driving. The new department for new technologies and autonomous driving at ford should accelerate the development in these areas. CEO Faley founded Ford Next last year, which was headed by Franck Louis-Victor. This also includes participation in the start-up… Continue reading Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit