Tag: production
Chip shortage appears to be easing as GM set to restart...
Globally, estimates pegged automotive light vehicle production decreases of up to 3.9 million units due to the shortage of semiconductor chips. In a bit of...
Ford to produce its own battery cells by 2025
Ford Motor Company is planning to sell enough electric vehicles by 2025 to produce its own battery cells. As the nation continues to shift...
Are auto dealers and consumers ready for an EV future?
Last week, in the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann said there are no new internal-combustion engines in development at Audi. With Audi...
Toyota investing $210 million in West Virginia engine production
On Thursday, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) announced plans to upgrade the Buffalo facility to expand upon engines produced for their vehicles. An...
As semiconductor chip shortage deepens, new solutions come to light
A semiconductor chip shortage continues to vex the auto industry worldwide. Several factories across nameplates such as Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Chrysler, and...
Additional factories idled due to semiconductor chip shortages
Many of the major car manufacturers in the United States are feeling the pinch as parts suppliers are unable to provide the necessary microchips...
Major auto industry players aim to be carbon neutral
Emphasizing the commitment to developing green transportation and processes, several carmakers are announcing plans to move toward a carbon neutral position in manufacturing. While...
The ‘New Normal’ at Auto Plants and Its Effect on Dealers
Carmakers are planning their returns to work over the next few weeks. American Honda plans to restart factories on May 4th, as do Toyota,...
What Effect the USMCA Will Have on the Automotive Sector
The United States has ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on April 24th and has notified its trade partners in the agreement. That makes way...
How OEMs Are Adapting to COVID-19
While many aspects of the novel coronavirus remain unknown, one thing that is becoming abundantly clear is that COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the...
