Tag: Manufacturing

Nissan production, sales and export results for February 2018

YOKOHAMA, Japan (March 29, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for February 2018. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in February declined from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined from a year earlier. 2. Sales Global sales in February declined… Continue reading Nissan production, sales and export results for February 2018

SF Motors reveals first two EVs, aims to ship its first SUV by next year

SF Motors has revealed its first two models, electric vehicles aiming for 2018 production and 2019 street dates. The electric vehicle technology company with a headquarters in Silicon Valley, as well as a globe-spanning R&D footprint and manufacturing facilities in both China and the U.S., and it’s aiming to distinguish itself rom the established market… Continue reading SF Motors reveals first two EVs, aims to ship its first SUV by next year

SF Motors reveals two electric SUVs with 300 miles of range

While much of the automotive world is focused on the New York Auto Show, a small car startup has unveiled its first-ever vehicles on the other side of the country in Santa Clara, California. SF Motors, the US arm of Chinese company Sokon, has just announced two cars — the SF5 and the SF7 —… Continue reading SF Motors reveals two electric SUVs with 300 miles of range

Mazda Production and Sales Results for February 2018 (Flash Report)

2018/03/29 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for February 2018 are summarized below. Note 1: Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-branded units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-branded passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2: Global production figures are the sum of domestic and overseas… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for February 2018 (Flash Report)

Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forFebruary 2018 (Flash Report)

March 29, 2018 < February 2018 > February 2018 Jan-Feb 2018 Units 2018 vs 2017 Units ’18 vs ’17 Domestic production *1 59,780 +0.7% First y/y increase in 2 months 104,473 -4.9% Overseas production *2 29,364 -11.2% 3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease 58,656 -10.3% Global production total 89,144 -3.5% 4th consecutive month of y/y… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forFebruary 2018 (Flash Report)

Fate of GKN hangs in balance as investors decide on Melrose bid

LONDON (Reuters) – The three-month battle for GKN will be decided on Thursday when the deadline for shareholders to accept Melrose Industries’ 8 billion pound ($11 billion) hostile bid expires, ending one of the most closely-contested takeover fights in Britain for years. FILE PHOTO: Branding is seen outside the headquarters of GKN in Redditch, Britain,… Continue reading Fate of GKN hangs in balance as investors decide on Melrose bid

Tesla is overusing automation in Model 3 final assembly, analysts say

Bernstein analysts Max Warburton and Toni Sacconaghi argue Elon Musk is overusing automation, Business Insider reports, and that’s why Tesla is unable to scale as fast as it would like. “Tesla has tried to hyper-automate final assembly,” the report states. “We believe Tesla has been too ambitious with automation on the Model 3 line. Few have… Continue reading Tesla is overusing automation in Model 3 final assembly, analysts say

Bollinger announces partner to bring its all-electric utility truck to production next year

Bollinger has been keeping us excited about its B1 all-electric utility truck throughout its development program, but the path to production hasn’t been clear. Now the New York-based startup announces a partnership with an engineering firm to bring its all-electric vehicle to production as soon as next year. Home Solar Power Producing a cool electric prototype… Continue reading Bollinger announces partner to bring its all-electric utility truck to production next year