UK – The OEM is to build a special run of 25 DB4 GT Continuation cars at the site where the original DB4 GTs were made almost 60 years ago. Aston Martin described the move as “another landmark” in its ‘Second Century Plan’. “For more than half a century, Newport Pagnell was the heart of… Continue reading Aston production returns to Newport
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Skoda starts building new paintshop
Czech Republic – The facility at Mladá Boleslav is being developed at a cost of €214.5m ($253.8m) and will have capacity for 600 vehicle bodies per day, bringing the onsite total to 2,700 units including the existing paintshop. Operations are due to begin by mid-2019. In its announcement, Skoda said the new paintshop would be… Continue reading Skoda starts building new paintshop
Audi to build electric SUVs at Ingolstadt
Germany – The model allocation was announced by CEO Rupert Stadler alongside confirmation of job security for all Audi AG employees until 2025. In total, the ‘Audi. Future’ agreement will see the OEM produce 20 electrified models by 2025, including more than ten pure electric vehicles (EVs). “Building up manufacturing capacity for electric cars in… Continue reading Audi to build electric SUVs at Ingolstadt
Interview: Thomas Rennemann, MAN
The company’s manager at its 1.1m sq.m Salzgitter parts plant discusses the €30m transformation that will double non-driven axle output to 900 per day; a new assembly line combines MAN and Scania production GP: How did the idea for the project originate? TR: It started when we built up a new cooperation within the Volkswagen… Continue reading Interview: Thomas Rennemann, MAN
VW pours €22.8bn into production network
Germany – The OEM said the funds will be used to implement its Transform 2025+ strategy, focusing on “the further development of modular production, the continuation of the model offensive and further orientation towards e-mobility”. The investment, equivalent to $27 billion, will be spread over five years to 2022. “The investment package which has now… Continue reading VW pours €22.8bn into production network
Ford integrates exoskeletons into its plant in Valencia on its assembly lines for the first time in the world
The American car company Ford has integrated into its plant in Almussafes (Valencia) operators with exoskeletons in its assembly lines for the first time in its entire production process in the world, despite having been tested with these suits in other factories .
PSA does not exclude investing in other start-up funds to accelerate its innovation watch
PSA does not exclude investing in other funds specializing in start-ups to accelerate its innovation watch, in the mode of investment made in late 2016 in the private equity fund Idinvest Partners. At the end of 2016, PSA invested in the private equity fund Idinvest Parteners. Always looking for innovative companies, the manufacturer does not… Continue reading PSA does not exclude investing in other start-up funds to accelerate its innovation watch
Carlos Ghosn should stay at Renault
Renault’s board of directors will propose on February 15 the renewal of the mandate of Carlos Ghosn’s CEO to negotiate a new scheme with Nissan and Mitsubishi partners and will appoint a number two chosen internally, writes Thursday evening Le Figaro. The renewal of the mandate of Carlos Ghosn should be proposed by the Board… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn should stay at Renault
Aptiv Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for Sixth Straight Year
GILLINGHAM, England, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv, formerly Delphi Automotive, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies®. “Aptiv’s employees strive to operate with the highest standards of integrity,” said David M. Sherbin, Aptiv… Continue reading Aptiv Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for Sixth Straight Year
Jaguar I-Pace 45min rapid charge time ‘not yet possible in Britain’
Jaguar will reveal the production I-Pace at the Geneva motor show Electric SUV needs 100kW but most UK chargers offer just 50kW; Chargemaster is developing a 150kW charger but it won’t arrive this year British buyers of the Jaguar I-Pace will not be able to achieve the car’s headline 45min 80% rapid charge time because the… Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace 45min rapid charge time ‘not yet possible in Britain’