Joyson factory makeover strives to put Takata in past
As the company that owns what used to be troubled Takata, the safety supplier is determined to start anew......»»
Cadillac Escalade IQ to be revealed this year
Automotive News has reported that the Escalade IQ is expected in 2024 and may be built at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit......»»
Unable to make a profit, Wistron is giving up iPhone assembly in India
Apple supplier Wistron is selling its iPhone assembly factory in India because Apple's terms prevent it from making a profit in the region.Wistron exits Apple India businessA report on May 2 had suggested Wistron was gradually scaling down a majority.....»»
Leadframe supplier CWTC opens new factory in southern Taiwan
Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has inaugurated a new facility in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, where it will manufacture leadframes for advanced quad flat no-lead (aQFN) packaging, third-generation semiconductors and miniLED backlighting......»»
With semiconductor recovery schedule unclear, Samsung rumored to delay investment in 4nm production
With the semiconductor demand recovery timing uncertain, iti s rumored that Samsung Electronics will adjust its schedule and postpone its investment to add a production line at its P3 factory in Pyeongtaek......»»
Kia eyes Mexico factory expansion to build EVs, Nuevo León governor says
The governor of Nuevo León, Mexico, claims Kia will invest $1 billion to upgrade its factory near Monterrey for production of two new EVs......»»
VinFast pushes ahead despite early setbacks
North American CEO Van Anh Nguyen tells Automotive News the Vietnamese brand has long-term plans with its future N.C. factory building multiple EVs.....»»
Kia eyes Mexico factory expansion to build EVs, Nuevo León Governor says
The governor of Nuevo León, Mexico, claims Kia will invest $1 billion to upgrade its factory near Monterrey for production of two new EVs......»»
Tesla reportedly proposed to make EVs in India
After years of discord regarding the import duties of EVs between Tesla and India, which stopped the automaker from selling its cars in the world's most populous country, Tesla reportedly proposed to set up a factory there to meet domestic and overse.....»»
Tesla restarts India market talks with new factory proposal
The proposal comes after India refused to agree to Tesla's request last year to lower the import tax on cars, which can reach as much as 100 percent......»»
Polarizer makers see capacity utilization improve
Taiwan-based polarizer suppliers BenQ Materials and Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) have recently seen their factory utilization rates improve in line with increasing demand......»»
Mercedes-Benz plans electric passenger van, factory-upfitted RVs
Mercedes will build future vans on its new VAN.EA electric platform starting in 2026......»»
Northvolt proceeds with German gigafactory; Eve Energy to build battery plant in Malaysia
Sweden-based battery company Northvolt decided to move forward with a plan to construct a factory in Germany as long as government financial support is available. In addition, China-based Eve Energy secured land in Malaysia last week to expand batter.....»»
Stellantis stops construction of Canada EV battery module plant over federal funds
Stellantis and LG Energy ceased some construction of its planned EV battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, as it continues to spar with the federal government over financial assistance......»»
Energy Department plans $362 million loan for EV wiring startup CelLink
The Department of Energy on Friday said it plans to loan $362 million to help California wiring components startup CelLink open a new factory in Texas, where it plans to build advanced wiring harnesses for EVs......»»
2 people dead in Mercedes factory shooting in Germany
The shooting took place in Sindelfingen, where Mercedes builds the S-Class and EQS flagship cars......»»
Dutch and Taiwanese VCs co-invest to bring Taiwanese supply chain into orbiting space factory
Netherlands-based Space Infrastructures Ventures (SIV) and Taiwan-based Infinio Capital have jointly invested to set up "Orbital Outpost Asia" in Taiwan, dedicated to the development of advanced array antennas, heat management systems in space statio.....»»
Nikola to pause truck production after posting bigger quarterly loss
Nikola Corp on Tuesday reported a bigger quarterly loss and said it would pause production to streamline the assembly line at its Coolidge, Arizona factory amid sluggish demand for its battery-powered trucks......»»
TSMC"s Europe plan gives it a new global dimension: Tim Culpan
It looks increasingly likely that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will proceed with a factory in Europe — after entering the US — as a way to meet both industry demand and political pressure. Adding a third continent would make the.....»»
Foxconn Chengdu iPad factory is here to stay, insists chairman
Foxconn chairman Young Liu has reassured workers at its Chengdu factory that it is an "important" base of production, despite Apple's discussions on diversifying manufacturing away from China and into other countries.Workers on a Foxconn production l.....»»
Rivian Q1 earnings to reflect factory downtime
Rivian delivered fewer vehicles in the January-March period than in the previous quarter as it upgraded its commercial van line. That will weigh on Tuesday's earnings report......»»