Joyson Safety Systems probes test data ‘inaccuracies’ at former Takata plant in Japan
The Japanese transport ministry has asked Joyson’s unit in the country to submit an investigation report, and has also told automakers to prepare for recalls of the seat belts in question, the Nikkei business daily reported, citing sources. A transport…
Spanish automotive masterbatch supplier opens plant in Mexico
The 32,000-square-foot facility is 130 miles northwest of Mexico City. An additional 21,528 square feet is available for future expansion. The company owns the land and buildings. Delta Tecnic plans to supply customers across the Americas from the plant, which…
Tesla seeks approval for battery-cell output at Texas plant
At last month’s Battery Day event outlining its technology goals, Musk said Tesla will continue to buy battery cells from existing suppliers including Panasonic Corp., LG Chem, and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. but also has begun making its own cells…
Why Canada and Ontario are kicking in $447 million for EVs at Ford plant
The provincial government, meanwhile, sees EV production in Oakville as a “critical component” in supporting Ontario’s automotive supply chain. It also sees the investment as a potential boost for Ontario’s mining industry, which mines materials that can be used for…
Tesla alleges act of employee sabotage in U.S. plant
Tesla is warning workers at its auto plant in Fremont, California, that an employee allegedly “maliciously sabotaged” part of a factory last month and was fired after an internal investigation, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News. The automaker…
Tesla alleges act of employee sabotage in Calif. plant
Tesla Inc. is warning workers at its auto plant in Fremont, Calif., that an employee allegedly “maliciously sabotaged” part of a factory last month and was fired after an internal investigation, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News. The…
Gorky Automobile Plant Unveils New Pre Serial GAZelle e-NN
Image Source: GAZelle e-NN x DOWNLOAD Gorky Automobile Plant Unveils New Pre Serial GAZelle e-NN Gorky Automobile Plant Unveils New Pre Serial GAZelle e-NN First pre-serial GAZelle e-NN LCVs have rolled off the assembly line at Gorky Automobile Plant. The…
Tesla faces clear path to German plant, state premier says
Tesla’s factory near Berlin faces no major hurdles before getting the final green light to start producing electric cars next year, according to the premier of Brandenburg in Germany, where the plant being built. Public hearings into the site east…
Almost 130 jobs under threat at Powys car parts plant | Wales
A car parts manufacturing plant in mid-Wales is at risk of closure, with almost 130 jobs under threat. The loss of Stadco’s plant in Llanfyllin, Powys, would be an “enormous blow” to the area, workers’ union Unite said. Stadco’s parent…
Massive fire at Ohio auto parts plant threatens jobs and livelihoods of workers
Massive fire at Ohio auto parts plant threatens jobs and livelihoods of workers By Katy Kinner 1 October 2020 On September 22, a massive fire ripped through American Axle and Manufacturing’s plant in Malvern, Ohio, causing extensive damage and…
