Tag: assembly

Ford’s $5 billion EV platform and factory investment

Ford launches Universal EV Platform and “assembly tree” production process, backed by $5 billion in US investment and a strong emphasis on supply chain localisation and in-plant logistics efficiency.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Nissan line integration in Thailand will be ready by September 2025

Restructuring of plant operations sees relocation of vehicle assembly and lines repurposed for logistics operations for domestic and regional markets.

Japan's auto industry sees increase in robot installations

An 11% increase in automated manufacturing robots was driven by diversification in drivetrains and wider commitment to EV assembly, IFR reports

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Sollers plans to relaunch assembly of SsangYong vehicles in Russia

In-house competence propels Volvo and Continental’s logistics

Turkey’s auto sector grows in the midst of political turmoil

Groupe PSA to consider restarting Opel assembly in Russia

Russia considers changes in policy to boost vehicle exports

BMW to subcontract additional X1 output to the Netherlands

Daimler granted preliminary approval for new plant near Moscow

Kumamoto earthquakes disrupt vehicle assembly across Japan

In-depth analysis: strong logistics and supply base central to Ford’s new Mexico plant