Ford Focuses on Flexibility Austin Weber October 1, 2012 The Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI, takes flexible manufacturing to a new levelRead More
Ford Invests in Flexible Fusion Factory September 11, 2012 FLAT ROCK, MI—Ford Motor Co. plans to invest more than $500 milion in its assembly plant here to build next-generation models of the Fusion and Mustang. Read More
BMW Equips Assembly Line to Accommodate Older Workers September 10, 2012 MUNICH—BMW has implemented more than a dozen changes at its Dingolfing assembly plant to accommodate its aging workforce.Read More
German Auto Parts Supplier Invests $34 Million in Alabama Plant September 10, 2012 VANCE, AL—Boysen USA plans to build a 120,000-square-foot assembly plant here to supply exhaust systems of Mercedes-Benz's new C-Class sedan.Read More
Japanese Automakers Ramp Up U.S. Assembly Lines August 14, 2012 TOKYO—Honda, Nissan and Toyota are pushing to boost production at their North American assembly plants. Read More
Toyota Exec Predicts More Assembly in North America August 10, 2012 TRAVERSE CITY, MI—Toyota plans to build and design more vehicles in North America as a hedge against currency fluctuation.Read More
Photo Essay: Inside McLaren's Assembly Plant July 20, 2012 WOKING, UK—McLaren’s sports car assembly plant here is 344,445 square feet of automotive nirvana tucked away in the English countryside. Read More
Big Three Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons Austin Weber July 2, 2012 Engineers must address six challenges before aluminum use in vehicles will surpass copper.Read More
GM Worker Rescued After Mishap on Assembly Line June 19, 2012 ARLINGTON, TX—Firefighters this morning rescued a GM worker whose foot became pinned under a piece of equipment on the assembly line. Read More
Big 3 Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons Austin Weber May 25, 2012 The North American auto industry is beginning to convert to aluminum wiring, as engineers focus on cutting costs and reducing vehicle weight.Read More
