Who are the world’s top automotive nations?
Posted on 28 Sep 2017 by The Manufacturer
Euler Hermes has released its annual automotive industry report, including an assessment of the world’s top eight automotive countries. Automotive
Dyson to make electric cars from 2020
Posted on 27 Sep 2017 by Marc Hauschild
British design and manufacturer of household appliances, Dyson, has announced an investment of £2bn to develop its own ‘radical’ electric cars.
Daimler reveals first electric truck
Posted on 19 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
German auto-making conglomerate Daimler AG has unveiled what it is billing as the world's first ever all-electric light truck.
US House loosens self-driving car regulations
Posted on 11 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The US House of Representatives has passed new legislation which serves to loosen the regulations on autonomous or 'self-driving' vehicles operated within the country.
Jaguar Land Rover to electrify every new vehicle from 2020
Posted on 11 Sep 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that, from 2020, all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified.
Hurricane Harvey to disrupt US auto market
Posted on 6 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The destructive effects of Hurricane Harvey will have a massive impact on the US automotive market for months after the emergency is over.
Audi banks on human-robot without protective fence
Posted on 24 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
German car maker Audi is using for the first time a human-robot cooperation in its main plant in Ingolstadt for applying adhesive in final assembly. Great Wall confirms interest in buying Fiat-Chrysler
Posted on 22 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motor Co. is reportedly looking to buy European auto-making conglomerate Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
Sports car firm agrees £30m driverless vehicle deal with South Korea
Posted on 18 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Factory built and kit versions UK sportscar manufacturer, Westfield has secured a deal worth up to £30m to export self-driving vehicles to South Korea. Autonomous robots to manufacture innovative car interiors
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Automotive plastics supplier, Nifco, has partnered with German firm toolcraft to develop autonomous robot cells to manufacture innovative car interiors.