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Rumours Stellantis to form battery JV with Samsung SDI - report

Stellantis to form battery JV with Samsung SDI - report

On the table is a new gigafactory investment in North America.
By Brian Potter 19h ago
Official Toyota investing $3.4 billion in US for hybrid battery production

Toyota investing $3.4 billion in US for hybrid battery production

It's part of Toyota's global $13.5 billion investment in batteries.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announce battery joint venture

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution announce battery joint venture

It will be located in North America to supply Stellantis' plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis' Mirafiori plant in Turin to become an EV hub

Stellantis' Mirafiori plant in Turin to become an EV hub

The site will produce Maserati electric cars based on a platform.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Confirmed: Nissan Leaf will be replaced by electric crossover

Confirmed: Nissan Leaf will be replaced by electric crossover

Will be built in Sunderland, UK.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK: Ford's Halewood facility to produce EV drive units

UK: Ford's Halewood facility to produce EV drive units

Four new all-electric models (on top of the Mach-E) for Europe were announced.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Industry Tesla's Berlin factory is near Europe's biggest planned lithium refinery

Tesla's Berlin factory is near Europe's biggest planned lithium refinery

Tesla has a major lead in the EV space, but it needs loads of batteries to maintain that lead.
By Brian Potter 15 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes-AMG One hypercar confirmed to finally enter production in mid-2022

Mercedes-AMG One hypercar confirmed to finally enter production in mid-2022

The concept will have been five years old by the time production starts.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2021
Technology Simple cardboard box saves automakers millions

Simple cardboard box saves automakers millions

Customizable, strong, and reusable.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis making EV platform for next Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte

Stellantis making EV platform for next Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte

The automaker is also reworking its manufacturing in Italy.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and roadster production reportedly ending in December

Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and roadster production reportedly ending in December

The order books have already been closed.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Tesla teases new colours for made-in-Germany Model Y

Tesla teases new colours for made-in-Germany Model Y

Crimson Red and Deep Blue reportedly coming first.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production 2023 Audi A4 to be powered by next-generation petrol and diesel engines

2023 Audi A4 to be powered by next-generation petrol and diesel engines

A last hurrah for the ICE.
By Adrian Padeanu 10 October 2021
Corporate / Financial Tesla moving HQ to Texas, Cybertruck production starts next year

Tesla moving HQ to Texas, Cybertruck production starts next year

And more from Tesla's 2021 annual meeting of stockholders.
By Brian Potter 08 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis prioritises EVs over ICEs in Europe amid chip shortage

Stellantis prioritises EVs over ICEs in Europe amid chip shortage

Franco-Italo-American carmaker to use limited amount of chips to build EVs as "more customers are willing to buy EVs now."
By Brian Potter 05 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Arrivederci: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm sell out

Arrivederci: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm sell out

Despite being mostly meant for Europe, 88 customers in Japan bought them.
By Brian Potter 01 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Chip shortage causes 'worrying' decline in UK car manufacturing

Figures show just 37,000 new cars were built in the UK during August.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2021
Industry Skoda announces it’s ditching PHEVs, going all-in on pure EVs

Skoda announces it’s ditching PHEVs, going all-in on pure EVs

The manufacturer is planning to launch three new EVs by 2030, but no new PHEVs, it seems.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2021
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes delaying deliveries by more than a year due to chip shortage

Mercedes delaying deliveries by more than a year due to chip shortage

Tough times for the industry, but it will only get worse before it gets better.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2021
Manufacturing / Production Ford considering UK transmission plant to build EV powertrains

Ford considering UK transmission plant to build EV powertrains

Reports suggest the automaker is still deciding between plants in Halewood, England, and Cologne, Germany.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2021
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes cancelling V8s due to quality issues, not supply - report

Mercedes cancelling V8s due to quality issues, not supply - report

Many of the brand’s V8-powered models won’t be available for 2022.
By Brian Potter 23 September 2021
Motorsport.com Why Aston Martin's new F1 base marks a significant step

Why Aston Martin's new F1 base marks a significant step

In an exclusive column, team owner Lawrence Stroll explains why.
By Lawrence Stroll 23 September 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning Bridgestone readies for an electric future, will shift to EV tyres

Bridgestone readies for an electric future, will shift to EV tyres

The tyre maker is betting big on the industry's switch to EVs.
By Brian Potter 22 September 2021
Manufacturing / Production Polestar gears up to develop production-spec Precept in the UK

Polestar gears up to develop production-spec Precept in the UK

It'll go into production before 2025
By Chris Bruce 17 September 2021
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