Build for world’s biggest car battery factory to start in June
Posted on 9 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
US electric car maker Tesla has said one of two battery “gigafactories” is likely to break ground next month.
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Nissan celebrates 2nd Indonesian plant and 2nd all electric vehicle
Posted on 8 May 2014 by Tim Brown
Nissan this week opened its second new manufacturing facility in Purwakarta, Indonesia and launched its second all electric vehicle in Barcelona, both important milestones in the company's six year mid-term business plan, Nissan Power 88.
GlobalFoundries unveils automotive semiconductor platform
Posted on 8 May 2014 by Tim Brown
Semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries has introduced an optimised semiconductor manufacturing platform aimed specifically at meeting the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
Strong first quarter puts BMW on road to record sales
Posted on 6 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
German carmaker BMW is on course for record profits in 2014 after announcing an 11% rise in its first quarter operating profit following strong sales in China and improvements in Europe.
What does the future hold for Ford’s new CEO?
Posted on 6 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
James Pozzi looks at what lies ahead for Ford’s new chief executive officer Mark Fields, who has been confirmed as the successor to outgoing boss Alan Mulally.
New CEO at Ford as veteran Mulally bows out
Posted on 1 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
Automotive giant Ford has announced Mark Fields will succeed Alan Mulally as its chief executive officer from July.
Manufacturers inspired by JLR to step up a gear
Posted on 1 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
Tim Potter, managing partner of accountancy firm HURST, together with a senior team from NatWest in Manchester, led a delegation of north west manufacturers on a tour of Jaguar Land Rover’s factory on Merseyside to discover what lessons could be learned from the plant’s success.
Auto manufacturer Penso to expand with £4.3m funding
Posted on 1 May 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Coventry based automotive firm Penso will target growth after winning £4.3m in funding. The firm is set to expand to meet increasing demand for its vehicle systems.
Government announces £20m skills backing for automotive supply chain
Posted on 30 Apr 2014 by Callum Bentley
New employees in the UK automotive supply chain are set to benefit from the Government’s latest £25 million funding support for training and skills development.
Trident make world’s fastest diesel sports car available
Posted on 30 Apr 2014 by The Manufacturer
British sports car brand Trident has announced the global availability of its Iceni sports car, the world’s fastest and most fuel efficient diesel sports vehicle.