Manufacturing: Page 5
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Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker’s future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through
The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of GKN Automotive.
GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility
The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.
By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Apptronik
Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities
The auto manufacturer plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.
By Eric Walz • March 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
IIHS makes top pick safety award tougher for automakers
The changes to the 2024 award criteria are designed to encourage automakers to pursue higher levels of vehicle safety, IIHS said.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
Fisker to halt production, raise $150M with future in doubt
The potential cash infusion and production stoppage could help the EV startup stay afloat as it seeks a partnership with a major automaker.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
VW plant in Tennessee seeks UAW vote, union says
It’s the first non-union auto plant to ask for a union election since the United Auto Workers won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lithium Americas
Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.
By Kate Magill • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Panasonic Energy of North America.
Panasonic Energy, H&T Recharge sign battery can supply deal
The EV battery maker's latest transaction is part of its goal to strengthen its supply chain in North America, the company said.
By Sara Samora • March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Schaeffler
Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant
The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Autoworkers are trying to unionize a Toyota plant in Missouri, UAW says
The Troy facility is the first Toyota plant to publicly announce its organizing efforts since the United Auto Workers launched its nationwide campaign, the labor union said.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis invests 5.6B euros in South America
The automaker plans to launch more than 40 new products through 2030, including vehicles powered by “Bio-Hybrid” powertrain technologies.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
Phillip Faraone for Rivian via Getty Images
Rivian halts construction on $5B Georgia EV facility
The electric vehicle maker plans to produce its R2 model at its Illinois facility instead, starting in the first half of 2026.
By Sara Samora • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Scout Motors
Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays
The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.
By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic
The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.
Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline
The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Xpeng Inc.
China’s Xpeng, Volkswagen Group to co-develop EVs
The automakers will jointly develop and source common parts for two China-specific midsize EVs.
By Eric Walz • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker seeks deal with major automaker as survival is in question
The automaker also plans to streamline operations and slash its staff by 15% after losing $464 million in Q4.
By Michael Brady • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains
The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola close to naming next CFO
CEO Steve Girsky has been serving as interim finance chief following Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick’s departure.
By David Taube • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nouveau Monde Graphite
Panasonic Energy fortifies battery supply chain with new graphite deal
Nouveau Monde Graphite is also growing its capacity as more battery companies and automakers secure additional suppliers for their North American supply chains.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
UAW wins majority support at Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama
The facility is the second nonunionized automotive plant in the U.S. to earn support for collective bargaining since last fall, the United Auto Workers said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 27, 2024 -
(Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) via Getty Images
EnerSys plans South Carolina lithium-ion battery factory
The plant is part of an agreement with France-based battery maker Verkor, which produces batteries for automaker Renault Group’s premium and Alpine electric models.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
UAW to spend $40M to organize non-union autoworkers and battery plants
More than 10,000 non-union autoworkers have signed cards since the UAW launched a nationwide organizing drive in December.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Alfio Manciagli via Getty Images
TBC’s first chief supply chain officer will help company leverage tech, data
The automotive tire distributor appointed Chris Stearman to manage its end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, distribution and procurement.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedes-Benz delays EV goal amid slowing demand
Low-cost EV sales are growing faster than more expensive luxury models, a company executive said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2024
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