Lucid Motors factory in Casa Grande drives closer to a reality

After more than a year since its initial announcement, Lucid Motors announced on April 25th that production of vehicles in Casa Grande, Arizona will begin in two years.   The city was left in limbo for approximately 18 months as Lucid sought to secure $700 million in Series D funding. The two-year time frame comes from the estimated time and… Continue reading Lucid Motors factory in Casa Grande drives closer to a reality

Hyundai Eyes Contract Manufacturing to Cut Costs

Hyundai Motor Group is taking a cautious approach to launching a Korean vehicle on a contract-manufacturing basis in a plant not owned by the automaker. Hyundai announced June 1 it was studying buying into a proposed plant to be built in the city of Gwangju’s Bitgreen National Industrial Complex. The plant would be operated by… Continue reading Hyundai Eyes Contract Manufacturing to Cut Costs

“Digital technology makes decision-making easier at plants”

Wednesday 27 June 2018 by Rachida Badri – Corporate Rachida Badri Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The plant of the future entails the global digital transformation of a manufacturing site. It facilitates production by connecting people and processes. Digitalization fosters the dissemination of the right information to the… Continue reading “Digital technology makes decision-making easier at plants”

Cléon, a historical plant paving the way to the future

Monday 02 July 2018 by Marion Trumier – Corporate Marion Trumier Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Renault is celebrating its 120th birthday this year, and the Cléon plant is turning 60. Since 1958, the site has built a solid reputation which, today, has made it a central actor… Continue reading Cléon, a historical plant paving the way to the future

VinFast introduces 2 electric cars, 1 small sedan

HÀ NỘI — Two models of electric car and a small sedan from Ital Design have been voted the favourite by Vietnamese people in a contest organised by Vingroup. Titled “Choosing lovely car with VinFast-2”, the contest was organised by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited from March 8-18. Nearly 300,000 people took part in the… Continue reading VinFast introduces 2 electric cars, 1 small sedan

VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU

HÀ NỘI — The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted certification of intellectual protection to two models of sedan and SUV cars produced by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited (VinFast). The initial term of protection is five years and can be extended four times. This means during the total protection period of… Continue reading VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU

VINFAST partners with AAPICO Hitech to establish joint venture manufacturing Body in White in Vietnam

VINFAST partners with AAPICO Hitech to establish joint venture manufacturing Body in White in Vietnam 06/12/2018 02:16 AAPICO Hitech Plc, one of Thailand’s leading auto parts manufacturers with a market cap of THB 12 billion (or approx. US$400 million), today signed a joint venture Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VINFAST Trading & Production LLC –… Continue reading VINFAST partners with AAPICO Hitech to establish joint venture manufacturing Body in White in Vietnam

VINFAST AND GENERAL MOTORS SIGN LANDMARK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN VIETNAM TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH

VINFAST AND GENERAL MOTORS SIGN LANDMARK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN VIETNAM TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH 06/28/2018 02:24 HANOI, VIETNAM: General Motors (GM) and VinFast – a subsidiary of leading Vietnamese corporation, Vingroup – today announced a landmark strategic partnership agreement which will drive long-term growth and expansion for GM’s Chevrolet brand and VinFast in Vietnam.… Continue reading VINFAST AND GENERAL MOTORS SIGN LANDMARK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN VIETNAM TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH